Foxwoods Resort Casino, in collaboration with Brescome Barton, presented the second annual multiday event The Wonder of the Cocktail from June 19 through June 21. The three-day affair began with a welcome reception on June 19 in Foxwoods’ Grand Ballroom sponsored by Campari, Beam Suntory, Fever-Tree and Rémy Cointreau, among supplier brands. The reception featured signature cocktails, wines and small bites. On June 20, guests had the chance to attend educational mixology seminars in the afternoon, followed by a private chef dine around gala in the evening. The event also featured a pool party at the Fox Tower Pool Friday afternoon, wrapping up with a Grand Tasting evening showcase.
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- Sade Mills, Account Coordinator, one7 communications; Glenn Pringle, Director of Banquets, Foxwoods; Christina Clifton, Vice President, Food and Beverage, Foxwoods; Carrie Giverson, Sr. Vice President, one7 communications; Dawn Britt, CEO, one7 communications; and Elyse Glickman, Freelance Beverage Journalist.
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- All from Foxwoods: Tony Nocito, Product Supervisor; Christina Clifton, Vice President, Food and Beverage; Edward Allen, Executive Chef; Rob Brunelle, Executive Sous Chef; Shelby Jendrewski, Assistant to the Vice President, Food and Beverage; and Brandon Sweet, Director of Beverage.
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- Giancarlo Cowan, State Manager CT & RI, Rémy Cointreau; Harrison Love, Territory Manager, Beam Suntory; and Brian Federman, Director of Education and Account Development, Brescome Barton.
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- A B and Tea cocktail, featuring The Botanist Gin, Brisk Iced Tea and RIPE Bar Juice in Classic Lemon Sour.
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- A vodka tonic featuring Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Fever-Tree Tonic Water.
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- The Sidecar cocktail, a blend of Rémy Martin 1738 Cognac, Cointreau and RIPE Bar Juice in Classic Lemon Sour.
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- An Effen Yuzu Fizz cocktail, a blend of Effen Yuzu Citrus Vodka, Fever-Tree Club Soda and RIPE Craft Juice in Founder’s Blend Red Grapefruit.
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- Anthony DeSerio, Diageo Reserve Account Consultant, Enthuse Marketing; Brian Federman, Director of Education and Account Development, Brescome Barton; Adam Arpin, National Account Manager, Brescome Barton; Giancarlo Cowan, State Manager CT & RI, Rémy Cointreau; and Michael Borrello, Regional Account Manager, Rémy Cointreau.
Photos by Michael Leung.
