Connecticut-based Hartford Flavor Company’s Wild Moon Liqueurs recently expanded distribution into the state of New York. To celebrate, a launch event with Blueprint Brands featured the all-natural botanical liqueurs during an Iron Bartender cocktail competition held at Tannery American Bistro & Bar in Harrison, New York on March 19. Tannery American Bistro & Bar is owned by former Connecticut-based bartender, Ashley Lurie. Winners of the competition were Christine Short of Zaragoza, first place, Stephanie Anderson of Bear’s BBQ, second place and Jerome Daigneault of Filomena’s Pizzeria on Main, third place.
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- The all-natural, botanically-infused line of Wild Moon products includes Birch, Chai Spice, Cranberry, Cucumber, Lavender, Lime and Rose.
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- Christine Short of Zaragoza took first place in the cocktail competition.
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- The winning cocktail by Christine Short, Kamikazzee [sic], which featured Wild Moon Liqueurs Rose and Wild Moon Liqueurs Lavender.
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- Stephanie Anderson, Bears BBQ; Jerome Phillip, Filomena’s; Christine Short, Zaragoza; Hartford Flavor Company and Wild Moon Liqueurs Founders Lelaneia and Tom Dubay.
