Highclere Castle Gin, in collaboration with Grano Arso Italian Eatery & Bar in Chester, created a luxury cocktail to benefit a local charitable organization. Created by local spirits entrepreneur and Co-founder and CEO of Highclere Castle Spirits Adam von Gootkin and Chef Joel Gargano, Co-owner, Grano Arso, the Royale Martini will be available exclusively at Grano Arso in November and December for $99. The cocktail is a sumptuous blend of Highclere Castle Gin, Vergano Vermouth Bianco and Cazottes Cédrat Liqueur, and garnished with an oat croustillant which is topped with crème fraîche, chive puree and osetra caviar. A portion of sales from the cocktail will benefit the Channel 3 Kids Camp, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing fun educational and recreational programs for children from a variety of backgrounds and abilities in the state. Grano Arso will match the proceeds raised. A media event on Oct. 26 launched the charitable effort.
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- Grano Arso Italian Eatery & Bar’s Royale Martini is a blend of Highclere Castle Gin, Vergano Vermouth Bianco and Cazottes Cédrat Liqueur, garnished with an oat croustillant which is topped with crème fraîche, chive puree and osetra caviar.
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- Catherine Poulin, Community Relations, Channel 3 Kids Camp; Denise Hornbecker, CEO, Channel 3 Kids Camp; Scot Haney, WFSB Weather; Adam von Gootkin, Co-founder and CEO, Highclere Castle Spirits; Renee Lemieux, Chief Administrative Officer, Highclere Castle Spirits; Chef Joel Gargano, Co-owner, Grano Arso Italian Eatery & Bar; Lani Gargano, Co-owner, Grano Arso Italian Eatery & Bar; and Kristin Wolfe, CTbites.com.
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- A sour cocktail featuring Highclere Castle Gin.
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- Bartender Wesley Costa creating signature event cocktails for guests featuring Highclere Castle Gin.
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- A Gin and Tonic cocktail featuring Highclere Castle Gin, garnished with a sprig of thyme.
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- Adam von Gootkin, Co-founder and CEO, Highclere Castle Spirits and Chef Joel Gargano, Co-owner, Grano Arso Italian Eatery & Bar.
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- Bartender Wesley Costa and Chef Joel Gargano, Co-owner, Grano Arso Italian Eatery & Bar making Royale Martinis for guests during the media event on Oct. 26.
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- The Royale Martini displayed in the bank vault at Grano Arso Italian Eatery & Bar in Chester. The cocktail will be sold at the restaurant exclusively in November and December.
