Brescome Barton hosted a cocktail competition featuring 400 Conejos Joven Mezcal at Frida in West Hartford on July 26. Five local bartenders created their best cocktails featuring the brand for a panel of judges. Produced by Maestro Don Tacho in Oaxaca, Mexico, 400 Conejos Joven Mezcal has a light, approachable taste that blends well in a variety of cocktails. In first place was Sarah Frances, Assistant General Manager, Frida; in second place was Suzie Johnson, Bar Manager, Taino Prime; and in third place was Jordan Krizenosky, Manager, Artisanal Burger Company.
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- Brescome Barton hosted a cocktail competition featuring 400 Conejos Joven Mezcal at Frida in West Hartford on July 26.
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- 400 Conejos Joven Mezcal was the showcased spirit.
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- Chris Lazich, Fork & Fire; Alfredo Gonzalez, Brinx Kitchen & Bar; Jordan Krizenosky, Artisanal Burger Company; Suzie Johnson, Taino Prime; Sarah Frances, Frida; and Xiomara Zamudio, Co-owner, Frida.
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- Competitors’ cocktails arranged for judges, each featuring 400 Conejos Joven Mezcal.
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- Winners Jordan Krizenosky, Manager, Artisanal Burger Company; Suzie Johnson, Bar Manager, Taino Prime; and Sarah Frances, Assistant General Manager, Frida.
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- First-place winner Sarah Frances, Frida.
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- Frances’ winning cocktail, El Conejo Malo.
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- Second-place winner Suzie Johnson, Taino Prime.
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- Johnson’s cocktail, Touch of Gray.
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- Third-place winner Jordan Krizenosky, Artisanal Burger Company.
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- Krizenosky’s cocktail, Orange You Glad You Drank Me?
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- Competition Judge Jose Ortiz, Bartender, The Capital Grille and Sayulita; Competition Judge Dan McManus, Sales Representative, Brescome Barton; Sarah Frances, Assistant General Manager, Frida; Jillian Carey, Account Development Manager, Brescome Barton; and Competition Judge Alice Bella.
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- Competitor Chris Lazich, Fork & Fire.
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- Lazich’s cocktail, Peety Rabbit.
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- Competitor Alfredo Gonzalez, Brinx Kitchen & Bar.
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- Gonzalez’s cocktail, Biduaa, which translates to “banana” in Zapoteco.
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- The interior of Frida in West Hartford.
