UK Regional results are in

Ladies and Gentlemen the results are in from the 42BELOW Cocktail World Cup regional finals which wrapped-up in Brighton yesterday after an 8-city tour of the UK. The top 3 bartenders from each region have won their place in the National Final this October where they will compete as a team for the ultimate prize: a ticket to the 42BELOW Cocktail World in New Zealand 2011.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Each year the 42BELOW Cocktail World Cup showcases emerging cocktail trends across the country. This year’s Carnival of the Cocktail theme gave bartenders an interesting and fun point of inspiration for their drinks. Bartenders took a molecular take on traditional carnival fare creating truffle butter and Manuka honey popcorn, popcorn infused 42BELOW and 42BELOW Feijoa fairy floss. Cocktails using wine and vermouth in harmony with 42BELOW’s flavour profiles instead of liqueurs were clearly prevalent, highlighting a welcome trend that enables bartenders to make drinks that are lighter, fresher and lower in alcohol. The return of spices and big flavours was also evident, with bartenders moving away from the 1000 variations of the old fashion and the sour that have become the bread and butter of cocktail competitions. Homemade special ingredients also proved increasingly popular; the tour saw some impressive concoctions including elderflower champagne, raisin bitters, cucumber and celery bitters, Chai tea sorbet, ginger beer, pistachio infused 42BELOW, Spitfire and rhubarb custard and Kombucha cordial made from fermented tea syrup.

THE WINNERS

Team North UK (Leeds) - Rob Worsley, Boutique - James Coston, Jake’s Bar - Scott Tyler, Bibsi	Team Scotland (Edinburgh) - Nick Reed, Raconteur - Aaron Jones, Rick’s - Ben McFarlane, Tigerlily
Team West London - Zdenek Kastanek, Quo Vadis - Glenn Morgan, Academy - Andy Mill, The London Cocktail Club	Team East London - Julian de Feral, Lutyens - Victor Nordelof, Callooh Callay - Dan Hutchins-Read, Saf
Team Northern Ireland (Belfast) - Nathan O\'Neill, Horatio Todds - Dusan Garaj, Merchant - Olga Nagy, Merchant	Team North West UK (Liverpool) - Chris Edwardes, Aloha - James Hill, Lounge Bar - Conor Foley, Alma de Cuba
Team West UK (Bristol) - Annie Mason, Harvey Nichols - Justyn Bell, Hausbar - Matt Green, Treasury	Team South UK (Brighton) - Tom Noviss, Orange Rooms - Petr Mierzwa, Seattle Hotel - Sam Sidgwick, Sugaqube

THE COCKTAIL CHALLENGE:

During the competition bartenders crafted two original cocktails to wow the judging panel: one completely original signature drink made using any weird and wonderful ingredients they choose and one simple drink made during a second surprise quick fire challenge designed to test their skills, mimicking the high pressure situations that will greet them in New Zealand.

THE PRIZE:

The winning team at the National Final will be flown to New Zealand for the experience of a lifetime and the chance to represent their country in the international 42BELOW Cocktail World Cup 2011 next March. The Team will be part of the most marvellous mixology show in the world during a five day Carnival of the Cocktail themed tour of 42BELOW’s homeland. They will battle it out country vs. country through creative cocktail challenges before the tour culminates in the Grand Final as they fight to take home the winning title. Kick back for three minutes and check out the incredible video highlights of this year’s final in New Zealand at www.cocktailworldcup.com/Gallery/Promos (please note this film has brought tears of joy to grown bartender’s eyes).

THE WILDCARD:

Following the regional finals, the winning three bartenders from each region will have 2.4months to work together as a team to perfect the cocktail recipe they will present at the National Final. Consumers can support their hometown team by trying their tasty cocktails and following their progress on Facebook. The team to create the UK’s most popular new cocktail automatically wins a wildcard place in the grand final in New Zealand.

HIGH CALIBRE COMPETITION:

Last year, Team Belfast set the bar high impressing Michelin-starred chef Raymond Blanc with their winning cocktail; Catch 42. The cocktail was a completely clear concoction despite being based on tomato extract, passionfruit puree, 42BELOW Pure Vodka, lime juice, sugar and salt. Team Belfast remarkably completely clarified the ingredients to remove all visual cues to the incredibly light, fruity flavours.

A PLATFROM FOR SUCCESS:

The annual 42BELOW Cocktail World Cup offers bartenders the opportunity of a lifetime providing unmatched international cocktail experience and industry prestige and bolstering their careers when they return home. Previous finalists include Callooh Callay Founder Richard Wynne, Soulfruits Founder Kevin Armstrong and The Kitchen Series winner JJ Goodman.

42BELOW COCKTAIL WORLD CUP 2011 PROGRAMME

28 Jun – 8 Jul 2011 Regional Final Tour: Show Time

13 Oct National Final: London

2011 Feb/Mar 42BELOW Cocktail World Cup 2011 Final in New Zealand

For further information go to www.cocktailworldcup.com
For press information and images contact Lawson Communications: samantha@lawsoncomms.com
+44 7850 0815 98

Cocktail Winners & Recipes Appendix

BELFAST

Olga Nagy The Merchant

The Frog King

60mls 42BELOW Pure

4 Rosemary leaves

20mls Chartreuse

10mls Mango juice

10mls Lime juice

Method: Shake and strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with a mango slice.

Dusan Garaj The Merchant

54 Above

50mls Green-cardamom infused 42BELOW

10mls Lillet

20mls Fresh Lime juice

50mls Fresh Apple juice

Method: Shake and strain, garnish with a mint sprig and apple slices.

Nathan O’Neill

Lord of The Rings

33mls 42BELOW Manuka Honey

15mls Cola

5mls Talisker

10mls Gomme syrup

Half an egg

Orange zest

Scorched Jagermeister

Method: Stir and strain, garnish with orange zest.

EDINBURGH

Nick Reed Raconteur

Weapon of Mass Consumption

30ml 42BELOW Passion

15ml Chartreuse

15ml Wray and Nephew

15ml Falernum

30ml Lime

15ml Gomme

10ml Spring water

Dash of Egg white

Method: Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Andy Jones Rick’s

The Frederick St Festival of 42

40ml 42BELOW Manuka Honey 10ml Feijoa

10ml Falernum

10ml Cider and Manuka honey reduction

Lemon twist

Dash of orange bitters

Method: Shake and strain into a chilled wine glass.

Ben McFarlane Tigerlily

Bucky Brew

40ml 42BELOW Pure

20ml 42BELOW Feijoa

20ml Bucky Brew

20ml Ginger syrup

10ml Lemon

Dash of Angostura

Dash of Egg white

Method: Shake and strain, serve with cotton candy and flamed 42Below Passion

LIVERPOOL

James Hill Loungebar

42nd Parallel

40mls 42BELOW Passion

20mls Aperol

10mls Fresh Lemon juice

10mls Earl Grey tea syrup

20mls Pink Grapefruit juice

2 Dashes Peychaud\'s Bitters

Dash of Egg white

Method: Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass, garnish with an orange zest.

Chris Edwardes Aloha

Burning Love

30mls 42BELOW Feijoa

20mls Galliano Authentico

10mls Chartreuse

30mls Don\'s Mix of grapefruit and cinnamon

2 Dashes Absinthe

20mls Lemon juice

40mls Apple juice

Method: Shake and strain into a Tiki mug, garnish with allspice, cinnamon and caraway seeds, flame with Chartreuse.

Conor Foley Alma de Cuba

Bearded Lady

50mls 42BELOW Passion

25mls Fresh Passionfruit juice 25mls Ginger syrup

250mls Red Grape juice

2mls Echinacea

Method: Blend and strain over ice in a large beer mug.

LEEDS

Rob Worsley Boutique

42/1

30ml Gran Marnier

1 Apple diced

3 Blackberries

Cinnamon dust

50ml 42BELOW Feijoa

10ml Manzana

15ml Lime

30ml Lychee

2 Dashes Angostura Orange

Method: Flambé apples, blackberries and cinnamon with Gran Marnier. Muddle apple mixture with remaining ingredients, strain and serve in a coupette.

James Coston Jake’s Bar

I Finish At 4pm

60ml 42BELOW Passion

50ml Pineapple juice

1 Dash Grenadine

20ml Lemon juice

1 Barspoon Koko Lopez

Method: Shake with ice, strain into a 42BELOW bottle, pour into a hurricane, garnish with a mint sprig, summer fruits and a lay-back.

Scott Tyrer Bibsi

Dumpling

60ml 42BELOW Pure

15ml Gifford’s Vanilla

15ml Gomme (1:2)

4 Drops Chocolate bitters

2 Drops Chartreuse bitters

1 Cardamom pod

Method: Crush cardamom pod, stir in other ingredients, strain and serve in a coupette, garnish with white chocolate foam.

WEST LONDON

Zdenek Kstanek Quo Vadis

Cloud no. 42

50ml 42BELOW Manuka Honey

15ml Cheeky Heering

20ml Lemon juice

50-70ml Pelorus Cloudy Bay sparkling wine

1tbs Homemade Ginger sorbet

Method: Shake and strain into a champagne flute over sparkling wine, top with lemon zest.

Andy Mill London Cocktail Club

Cask Away

22.5ml 42BELOW Kiwi

45ml 42BELOW Pure

Homemade Pistachio 42BELOW, Papaya 42BELOW, Banana, Mapai Smoke, Curry, Maiasses and Vanilla cordial

Method: Mix together and serve with a smoking teepee, pour homemade cordial over teepee to extinguish and release fragrant smoke.

Glenn Morgan Academy

42 Holes In Your Messeuschmitt

42ml 42BELOW Feijoa

20ml Rhubarb Liqueur

20ml Homemade Spitfire Ale Rhubarb Custard

15ml Jagermeister

1 1/2 spoons Bramley Apple Sauce 1 Whole Egg white

Absinthe Mist

Method: Shake and serve in black bomb wine glass.

EAST LONDON

Julian de Feral Lutyens

Bearded Lady

40ml 42BELOW Kiwi

15ml Mandarin Napoleon

25ml Light Rhubarb syrup

2 Dashes Simple syrup

20ml Lime juice

25ml Cream

1 Egg white

25ml Fevertree Ginger Ale

Method: Shake hard, strain into a small fizz glass, top with Ginger Ale, garnish with 2 Kiwi fruit slices.

Victor Nordelof Callooh Callay 42 BULLOW Martini

42ml 42BELOW Pure

30ml Red Bull

15ml Lillet Blanc

5ml Elderflower cordial

2 Dashes Angostura

Small Dash Simple syrup

Method: Shake and strain into a coupette, garnish with an orange slice.

Dan Hutchins-Read Saf

The Gardener Nextdoor

50ml 42BELOW Passion

30ml Apple water

30ml Cardamom, Lavender and Passionfruit syrup

Method: Shake and serve in a coupette, garnish with a passionfuit husk holding a crushed cardamom pod.

BRISTOL

Annie Mason Harvey Nichols

Aotearoa

45mls 42BELOW Feijoa

12.5mls Tokaji wine

12.5mls Thyme and pear infused Falernum

12.5 mls Fresh Lemon juice

Method: Build over crushed ice in a wine glass, garnish with thyme and pear.

Justyn Bell Hausbar

South Island Spritz

50mls 42BELOW Manuka Honey

10mls St Germain Elderflower Liqueur

30mls Homemade Elderflower Champagne

10mls Lavender honey

10mls Fresh Lemon juice

Method: Shake and strain, garnish with lavender sprig.

Matt GreenTreasury

Eastern Fever

50mls 42BELOW Manuka Honey

50mls Fever Tree Ginger Ale

4 Pieces Ginger

30mls Lime juice

2 Coriander leaves

2 Barspoon Caster sugar

Method: Muddle, shake and strain over ice, top with ginger ale.

BRIGHTON

Tom Noviss Orange Rooms

Curried Carnival Coupe

25mls 42BELOW Passion

1 Scoop Curry, pineapple, mango, ginger and chilli Sorbet

5mls infused 42BELOW Manuka Honey infused with basil

25mls Ginger ale

5mls 42BELOW Feijoa

Method: Shake and strain, serve with dehydrated Campari and pop rocks.

Petr Mierzwa Seattle Hotel

Busy Dizzy Bee

50mls 42BELOW Manuka Honey

10mls Kummel

2 Pieces of Chilli

10mls Chocolate liqueur

Method: Stir and strain into a chilled cocktail glass, garnish with half a chilli.

Sam Sidgwick Sugaqube

Facial Tattoo

25mls 42BELOW Kiwi

25mls 42BELOW Manuka Honey

5mls 42BELOW Feijoa

1 Sprig of Dill

1 Pinch of Saffron

1 Pinch of Cinnamon

Homemade Ginger beer

Half a Kiwifruit (seeded and peeled)

15mls Kombucha syrup

Method: Muddle, shake and strain over ice, top with homemade ginger beer, garnish with dill.

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