
Members of the United States Bartenders’ Guild Rhode Island (USBG RI) chapter hosted an ice skating party at the Kennedy Plaza ice skating rink in Providence on December 18, 2017. The USBG RI chapter provided admission and ice skate rentals for guests. Afterwards, the group headed to New Harvest Coffee & Spirits for warm cocktails featuring Fernet-Branca and Giffard liqueurs. Origin Beverage Co., a division of Horizon Beverage of Rhode Island, was an event co-sponsor.
- Providence’s Kennedy Plaza set the stage for the monthly trade association gathering.
- Kristine Dunphy, USBG RI Membership Coordinator; Ben Terry, USBG RI Member and Bar Manager, New Harvest Coffee & Spirits; Laura Kanzler, Origin Beverage Representative, Horizon Beverage; Liz Sawtelle, USBG RI Treasurer and General Manager, Nick’s on Broadway; and Sarah Rosten, Front of House Manager, Nick’s on Broadway.
- Fernet-Branca by the ice at Kennedy Plaza skating rink in Providence.
- Ben Terry of New Harvest Coffee & Spirits showcased Fernet-Branca and Giffard liqueurs in specialty cocktails, including this one made with Giffard Vanille de Madagascar Liqueur and Fernet-Branca.
- A cocktail to warm up with using Giffard Vanille de Madagascar Liqueur, Fernet-Branca and Branca Menta.
- A Tiki cocktail created by Ben Terry.
Photos by Laura Widness.