USBG Civil War Bartending Competition Continues in the North

The United States Bartenders’ Guild (USBG) Connecticut Civil War Bartending Competition, hosted by Eder Bros., Inc., and Allan S. Goodman, continued with the North’s round two in May. The competition hosts 10 events in venues across the state, with “North” against “South” bar talent and locations. The North’s second-round event took place at ON20 in Hartford on May 13. Alexa Doyer of Tisane won first place, Clarissa LoNero of Butchers & Bakers won second place and Jason McClellan of BAR won third place.

: Round two of the United States Bartenders’ Guild (USBG) Connecticut Civil War Bartending Competition featured Mezan XO Jamaican Rum.

: Jesse Powers, Executive Chef, ON20; Jeff Conelius, Craft Spirits Specialist, Allan S. Goodman; Geoff Smith, Bar Manager, ON20; Mekayla Roy, Zohara Mediterranean Kitchen; Brian Johnson, Sales Manager, Niche Import Co.

: First-place winner Alexa Doyer of Tisane.

: Doyer’s winning cocktail, Money Musk.

: Second-place winner Clarissa LoNero of Butchers & Bakers.

: LoNero’s cocktail, Tropics Like It’s Hot.

: Third-place winner Jason McClellan of BAR.

: McClellan’s cocktail, The Nutty Sour.

: Second-place winner Clarissa Lonero; Third-place winner Jason McClellan; First-place winner Alexa Doyer; Jeff Conelius, Craft Spirits Specialist, Allan S. Goodman; and Brian Johnson, Sales Manager, Niche Import Co.