Cocktail Wars Newport hosted a Bloody Mary Challenge at Newport’s At the Deck on Oct. 27. Led by Bartender and Cocktail Wars Newport Founder John Begin, the Bloody Mary Challenge showcased South Kingstown’s Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co. Vodka. Bartenders and guests gathered under a tent with scenic shore views of the venue to cheer on the cocktail-making while sampling each variation of the Sunday brunch favorite. Each bartender crafted accompanied garnishes in the form of small bites. Mike Johnson of Dev’s Tavern in Harrisville took the win with his cocktail, The Governess (“because she’ll take care of you”). Competition runner-up was Ed Richardson, Owner, Le Rev Brands, making his own Ed’s Le Rev Bloody Mary.
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- Cocktail Wars Newport hosted a Bloody Mary Challenge at Newport’s At The Deck on Oct. 27.
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- Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co. Vodka is made from 100% corn and filtered through charcoal for a clean spirit.
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- Competition winner Mike Johnson, Dev’s Tavern; Competition Judge Nikki Zubak, Owner, Bayberry Inn; Competition Assistant, Boru Noodle Bar; Reggie Nalle, Bar Manager, At The Deck; Aliah Gipaya, Bartender, Boru Noodle Bar; John Begin, Founder, Cocktail Wars Newport; Competition runner-up Ed Richardson, Owner, Le Rev Brands; Irina Perepelitsa, Bartender, Bar 12; and Cam Hutchinson, Sales Manager, Narragansett Beer.
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- Winner Mike Johnson, Dev’s Tavern crafts his cocktail, The Governess.
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- Winning cocktail The Governess “because she’ll take care of you,” made with Sons of Liberty Vodka.
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- Johnson’s winning cocktail, The Governess.
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- Ed Richardson, Owner, Le Rev Brands making his own Ed’s Le Rev Bloody Mary.
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- Runner-up cocktail Ed’s Le Rev Bloody Mary.
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- Competitor Irina Perepelitsa, Bartender, Bar 12 with her cocktail, Smoking Mary.
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- The Smoking Mary by Irina Perepelitsa, Bar 12.
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- Competitor Cam Hutchinson, Sales Manager, Narragansett Beer with his cocktail, Olneyville NY System Bloody Mary.
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- The Olneyville NY System Bloody Mary by Cam Hutchinson, Sales Manager, Narragansett Beer.
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- Reggie Nalle, Bar Manager, At The Deck crafts his Sweet Heat Bloody Mary.
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- The Sweet Heat by Reggie Nalle, Bar Manager, @The Deck.
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- Aliah Gipaya, Bartender, Boru Noodle Bar with her Kimchi Bloody Mary.
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- The Kimchi Bloody Mary by Aliah Gipaya, Bartender, Boru Noodle Bar.
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- Competition judges Luke Devine, Bar/Restaurant Consultant; Nikki Zubak, Owner, Bayberry Inn; and Felix Hebert, Sales Representative, Mancini Beverage.
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- Winner Mike Johnson, Dev’s Tavern and John Begin, Founder, Cocktail Wars Newport.
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- Cam Hutchinson, Sales Manager, Narragansett; a guest; and Runner-Up Ed Richardson, Owner, Le Rev Brands.
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- Reggie Nalle, Bar Manager, At The Deck; Winner Mike Johnson, Dev’s Tavern; and Runner-Up Ed Richardson, Owner, Le Rev Brands.
Photos by Laura Widness.
