The Madison Beach Hotel Curio Collection by Hilton celebrated Repeal Day with a Prohibition-style cocktail party on Dec. 5. Local bartenders, as well as supplier and wholesaler representatives, all created a unique craft cocktail for guests while dressed in their best 1920s-era attire. Costumed guests tasted each cocktail and voted for their favorites while enjoying passed canapes and dancing to swing music by the Survivors Swing Band. The winning cocktail was by Joe Gennaro, Account Development Manager, Brescome Barton. Brands showcased during the evening included Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Brut, Bumbu Rum, Luc Belaire Rare Rosé, Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon Whiskey, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, St. George Baller Single Malt Whiskey, St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur, Naud Cognac VSOP, Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey, Campari, Wild Turkey Rare Breed Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, McQueen and the Violet Fog Gin, Amador Double Barrel Rye Whiskey and Diplomático Reserva Rum.
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- The Madison Beach Hotel Curio Collection by Hilton celebrated Repeal Day with a Prohibition-style cocktail party on Dec. 5.
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- Local bartenders, as well as supplier and wholesaler representatives, all created a unique craft cocktail for guests while dressed in their best 1920s-era attire.
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- Featured brands included Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Brut, Bumbu Rum, Luc Belaire Rare Rosé, Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon Whiskey and Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
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- Anthony DeSerio, Dr. Booze CT and Brand Ambassador, Connecticut Distilling highlighting Connecticut Distilling Drops Distilled Spirit.
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- Anthony DeSerio’s cocktail featuring Connecticut Distilling Drops Distilled Spirit.
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- Joe Gennaro, Account Development Manager, Brescome Barton created the evening’s winning cocktail.
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- The evening’s winning cocktail by Joe Gennaro.
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- Tanya Raisz Porcelli, Sales Representative, Worldwide Wines and Andrew Lyons, St. George Spirits.
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- The St. George Spirits Spiced Pear Sidecar featuring St. George Baller Single Malt Whiskey, St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur, Naud Cognac VSOP, lemon juice and locally foraged sumac.
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- Gary Dritschler, CT State Manager, Campari America showcasing Campari.
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- Martignetti Companies’ Stefan Wich and Colton Drain.
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- Martignetti Companies’ Elijah Craig Perfect Manhattan: 2 parts Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and equal ½ parts sweet and dry vermouths.
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- Gary Dritschler, CT State Manager, Campari America and Mike Mills, Lead Bartender, Madison Beach Hotel.
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- Gary Dritschler’s cocktail featuring Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey, Campari and Wild Turkey Rare Breed Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
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- Lisa McGill and Julia Corcoran, Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI).
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- CDI’s cocktail featuring Hendrick’s Gin.
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- Paul Warner and Kevin Hickey, New England Regional Manager, Sovereign Brands.
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- The Last Word cocktail, equal parts McQueen and the Violet Fog Gin, Chartreuse, and maraschino and lime juices.
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- Colleen and Paul Mazurek, District Manager, Trinchero Family Estates.
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- Paul Mazurek’s Merchant Quarter cocktail featuring Amador Double Barrel Rye Whiskey, Diplomático Reserva Rum, sweet vermouth, bitters and an absinthe rinse.
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- Guests were treated to a performance by the jazz group Survivors Swing Band.
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- Partygoers dressed in Jazz Age attire showcasing Campari.
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- Anthony DeSerio, Dr. Booze CT and Brand Ambassador, Connecticut Distilling and Tanya Raisz Porcelli, Sales Representative, Worldwide Wines.
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- Guest; Guest; Anthony DeSerio, Dr. Booze CT and Brand Ambassador, Connecticut Distilling; Guest; Mike Mills, Lead Bartender, Madison Beach Hotel; Tanya Raisz Porcelli, Sales Representative, Worldwide Wines; and Andrew Lyons, St. George Spirits.
Photos by Michael Leung.
