Newport Polo’s summer season saw the schedule of international matches include cocktails and sips from The Cocktail Guru team, providing craft creations for guests and VIPs at a variety of events in June and July at The Pony Express Bar. Multiple beverage brands were presented by bar talent, as each match provided an opportunity to showcase spirits and sponsors. Sponsors included Aperol, Van Gogh Vodka, Marie Brizard Liqueur, Sipsmith London Dry Gin, Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky, Hornitos Plata Tequila, Brugal 1888 Rum, The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky, On The Rocks Premium Cocktails, and RIPE Bar Juice and extended through an additional Après Polo cocktail experience. The Newport International Polo Series 2023 sponsors include Brenton Hotel, BD, TD Bank, Turkish Airlines, Modern Luxury Boston, Herb Chambers Exotics, Vanderbilt International Properties, Hotel Viking, The Vanderbilt, The Chanler at Cliff Walk, Newport Life, Providence Diamond, Veuve Clicquot, ABSOLUT, Clarke Cooke House, CCE Golf Cars, BMW of Newport, Atria Senior Living, Northwestern Mutual, Charles Schwab, Insperity, AAA Northeast | Viking, A-1 Roofing, U.S. Polo Assn., Stella Artois, Visit Jamaica, Goslings, ROCKSTAR Limo and Classical 95.9 WCRI. Promotional partners include Newport Helicopter Tours, The Cocktail Guru, Newport Jaguar Tours, Picnic Charters, Island Adventures, On Watch Sailing, International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport Vineyards, Newport Mansions, Island Surf and Sport, Newport Picnic Co. and Audrain Automobile Museum.
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- The Cocktail Guru team created and served craft creations for guests in June and July at The Pony Express Bar at Newport Polo.
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- The Cocktail Guru’s Erin Kindness at The Pony Express Bar.
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- The Westchester Fizz (left forefront), the signature cocktail of the Newport International Polo Series, was made with Champagne, Sipsmith London Dry Gin, Grand Marnier, fresh cucumber and strawberries, lemon juice and agave nectar. It was created in honor of Newport’s Westchester Polo Club, the first polo club in the U.S.
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- The Cocktail Guru’s Sean Cormier.
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- The Swing Spritz showcased Aperol, strawberries, Archer Roose Bubbly Rosé and a citrus wheel.
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- The Swing Spritz.
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- The Pony Goal, made with Van Gogh Vodka, grapefruit juice, passion fruit and fresh herbs.
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- Guests of Newport Polo enjoyed colorful cocktails curated, designed and served by The Cocktail Guru team.
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- Guests during the Après Polo cocktail experience.
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- Sponsor brands Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky and Hornitos Plata Tequila on the bar.
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- Ingredients for The Backhander: The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky, Marie Brizard Elderflower Liqueur, Archer Roose Sparkling Wine, pineapple juice and local mint.
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- The Polorita, made with jalapeño-infused Hornitos Tequila, fresh raspberries and herbs, and Ripe BAR Juice in Agave Margarita.
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- A view from behind The Pony Express Bar, with iced Newport Polo brand Veuve Clicquot.
Photos courtesy of The Cocktail Guru.
