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The Charles Hosts Annual Halloween Cocktail Competition

By December 24, 2024Connecticut, Top News

Slocum & Sons, in collaboration with Sovereign Brands, hosted the third annual Halloween-themed iron bartender competition at The Charles in Wethersfield on Oct. 28. Twelve local bartenders competed in teams of two, wearing festive attire all while creating craft cocktails featuring Contraluz Cristalino Mezcal, Las Californias Citrico Gin, Las Californias Nativo Gin, Nocheluna Sotol, Alma Finca Orange Liqueur, Nixta Licor de Elote and Abasolo Whisky for guests and a panel of judges: Johnny Ramos, Brand Ambassador, Casa Lumbre Spirits; Erin Sweeney, General Manager, Vaughan’s Irish Public House; and John Tsipouras, Sales Representative, Slocum & Sons. Competitors were also awarded for their best Halloween costumes, as well as from a blind tasting of their creations. The winning teams were first place: Justin Morales and Shane Thomas, Fire by Forge and Sugar Skull Spirits; second place: Jennifer Esponda and Renee Strother, Hartford Flavor Cocktail Parlour; and third place: Zach O’Brien and Scott Killelea, Max Fish.

Photos by Michael Leung.

 

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