Union Bar + Burrito in East Providence debuted a new food and drinks menu as part of a Jan. 31 Tiki takeover event hosted in collaboration with Bully Boy Distillers. The venue’s team, including Jimmy James, Chef and Drink Slinger; Alyssa Venuti, Bar Consultant; and Aaliyah Johnson, Partner/Manager, created a variety of tropical-inspired, rum-based cocktails featuring the spirits line from the Massachusetts-based distillery. Showcased spirits included Bully Boy Distillers The Rum Cooperative Volume 1, The Rum Cooperative Volume 2, The Rum Cooperative Volume 3, Boston Rum and White Rum. Distributed in the state by Horizon Beverage – Copley division, Bully Boy Distillers, Boston’s first craft distillery founded in 2010, is owned and operated by brothers Will and Dave Willis, who found their inspiration for making small-batch spirits through a local tradition and a deep-rooted family history.
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- All of Union Bar + Burrito: Jimmy James, Chef and Drink Slinger; Alyssa Venuti, Bar Consultant and Aaliyah Johnson, Partner/Manager.
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- Union Bar + Burrito hosted a Tiki takeover event on Jan. 31 showcasing Bully Boy Distillers’ Massachusetts rum-based brands: The Rum Cooperative Volume 1, The Rum Cooperative Volume 2, The Rum Cooperative Volume 3, Boston Rum and White Rum.
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- The Philter #2 cocktail featuring Bully Boy Distillers The Rum Cooperative Volume 2, Fernet-Branca, pineapple and lime juice, and orgeat.
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- The Seawater cocktail featuring Bully Boy Distillers Rum, coconut-washed Campari and vermouth.
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- Jimmy James, Chef and Drink Slinger, Union Bar + Burrito mixing up cocktails for guests.
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- The Mercy Brown cocktail featuring Bully Boy Distillers The Rum Cooperative Volume 1, Bully Boy Distillers The Rum Cooperative Volume 3, falernum, lime and grapefruit juice, cinnamon syrup and an Angostura float.
Photos by Laura Widness.
