Allan S. Goodman highlighted Fernet Branca at an “UnFernetable Summer Cocktail Competition” at Conspiracy in Middletown on July 18. Ten local bartenders competed for the top slot, where Fernet Branca, the famed amaro brand, was the featured ingredient. In first place was Christine Short of Zaragoza Restaurant, second place was Rachel Markoja of Division West and in third place was Clarissa LoNero of Little River Restoratives. Guests sipped tiki and tropical cocktails, all showcasing Fernet Branca, as they watched the competition.
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- Fernet Branca was highlighted during the UnFernetable Summer Cocktail Competition hosted by Allan S. Goodman at Conspiracy in Middletown on July 18.
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- Jen Sabo, Co-owner, Conspiracy; Michael Greenberg, Sales, Allan S. Goodman; Mark Sabo, Co-owner, Conspiracy; Jeff Conelius, Craft Spirits Specialist, Allan S. Goodman; and Lisa Kazersky, CT Market Manager, Infinium Spirits.
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- Winning Bartender Christine Short, Zaragoza Restaurant, making The Siren.
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- Firing up winning cocktail, The Siren.
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- Competitors Jeff Smith of ON20 and Rachel Markoja of Division West, who took second place.
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- Third place competitor Clarissa LoNero, Bartender, Little River Restoratives.
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- LoNero’s cocktail, The Italian Vacation.
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- Charlie Walker, Bartender, Conspiracy.
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- Walker’s cocktail, Don’t Forget Ginger
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- Competitor Matt Sedlak of Bella’Gio.
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- Sedlak’s The Bitter Watermelon.
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- Conspiracy Co-owner and Competitor Jen Sabo.
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- Sabo’s cocktail, Iced Mexican Hot Chocolate.
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- Competition judges Michael Meyers, Spirits Specialist and Consultant; Lisa Kazersky, CT Market Manager, Infinium Spirits; and Conrad Meurice, Bar Manager, Chango Rosa.
Photos by Nick Caito.
