The United States Bartenders’ Guild of Rhode Island (USBG RI) celebrated the work of Rhode Island bartenders and area hospitality professionals with an industry night holiday party at the Courtland Club in Providence on December 16. The Service Industry Sunday: Festivus Edition event invited local industry professionals and friends to enjoy cocktails created by Courtland Club’s Beverage Director, Leisha Maldonado, featuring St. George Spirits.
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- Featured offerings by artisan distiller St. George Spirits included Terroir Gin, California Citrus Orange Vodka, Spiced Pear Liqueur and Dry Rye Gin.
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- Leisha Maldonado, Beverage Director, Courtland Club.
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- A Sour Vodka shot created by Maldonado, featuring St. George California Citrus Vodka.
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- Bryan Bartell, Regional Manager Northeast, St. George Spirits and Ben Terry, RI Craft Brand Manager, Horizon Beverage Company.
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- A Green Apple Mule, featuring St. George Green Chile vodka, fino sherry, ginger and green apple, served in a granita with a dried lime and dehydrated Japanese Maple leaf.
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- The Pear Tree cocktail, a blend of St. George California Agricole Rum, St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur, lime juice and honey.
Photos by Laura Widness.
