Team from The Cocktail Guru, led by Jonathan Pogash, continued to offer a tasty brand showcase to guests of Newport International Polo Grounds & Pavilion throughout August. Multiple beverage brands were featured at the annual summer specialty cocktail bar in Portsmouth. Presented by bar talent from The Pony Express Bar, each international match provided an opportunity to showcase spirits brands from a custom cocktail menu. Sponsors included Aperol, Cinzano Prosecco, Van Gogh Vodka, Marie Brizard Elderflower Liqueur, Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky, Sipsmith London Dry Gin, Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky, Hornitos Plata Tequila, Tommy Bahama Tommy No. 2 Rum, Montelobos Mezcal, On The Rocks Premium Cocktails, Grand Marnier and RIPE Bar Juice, among them, and extended through an additional Après Polo cocktail experience. The team wore newly branded pineapple apparel, the international symbol of hospitality.
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- A private party at Newport Polo during the Jamaica match with The Cocktail Guru team’s Michael Connor, Erin Kindness and Sean Cormier.
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- Katrina Krueger, a veteran Newport Polo server, showcases The Cocktail Guru-branded pineapple apron.
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- The Cocktail Guru’s leader, Jonathan Pogash, managing a summer event in new company-branded swag.
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- The August Jamaica match Après Polo experience was sponsored by Marie Brizard and Tommy Bahama.
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- Bartender Michael Connor showcases a cocktail sample made with Marie Brizard Elderflower Liqueur and Tommy Bahama Tommy No. 2 Rum during Après Polo.
Photos courtesy of The Cocktail Guru.
