Beefeater Gin has announced Canada's Evelyn
Chick as the winner of the 2015 Beefeater MIXLDN Global
Bartender Competition in London
TORONTO, Feb. 3, 2016 /CNW/ - Beefeater has crowned
Evelyn Chick from Toronto, Canada as the winner of its global
2015 Beefeater MIXLDN Cocktail Competition. Against fierce
competition from 31 international finalists, her winning cocktail –
Endless English Summers – evoked the competition's theme of
"The Evolution of London" and
wowed judges and industry experts.
Evelyn Chick was selected to
represent Canada after defeating
top bartenders from across the country in a national competition
organized by Corby's own Ryan
Powell, Trade Marketing Manager of Education and
Kim Creighton, Beefeater Brand
Manager. After local contests in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Toronto, the top two mixologists from each
city competed in an ultimate showdown at Toronto's THR & Co. After impressing a
panel of 4 judges, Evelyn was declared the winner for Canada and went on to compete in – and win! –
the global Beefeater MIXLDN finals on January 29th in London.
"This is an incredible achievement that showcases Canada at the forefront of the global cocktail
culture," says Maxime Kouchnir, VP
of Marketing, Corby Spirit and Wine.
"It is not only a true testament to the quality of bartending in
Canada, but also the quality of
training and brand education. This win speaks great volumes to the
talent in this country, and we couldn't be any prouder of Evelyn's
accomplishment."
Evelyn's victory earns her the role of Beefeater's Apprentice
Brand Ambassador, giving her the opportunity to support the brand's
team of Global Ambassadors for one year. Following in-depth
one-to-one training at Beefeater: The Home of Gin in
London, Evelyn will represent
Beefeater at exclusive events all around the world. As the reigning
champion, she will also travel to some of the world's most
prestigious bartender events, such as the Moscow Bar Show and the
Berlin Bar Convent.
"I am so excited and honoured to have picked up the top award at
the Beefeater MIXLDN Global Bartender Competition," says
Evelyn Chick, Beefeater MIXLDN 2015
Global Champion. "The level of talent this year was exceptional and
my fellow contestants delivered some truly memorable drinks […] I'm
looking forward to travelling around the world representing
Beefeater, learning more about this iconic London Dry Gin and
making delicious cocktails along the way!"
In celebration of Evelyn Chick's
achievement, she has provided the recipe for her award-winning Gin
cocktails. Please enjoy our products responsibly.
Endless English Summers cocktail:
1.75oz Beefeater
Gin
0.5oz Fino Sherry (Tio Pepe)
0.5 oz 'Green Park Cordial'
6 drops salted Pernod
Green Park Cordial:
1
1/4 kg granulated white sugar
2 unwaxed lemons
1/2 pomelo (peel & fruit)
1 fennel bulb
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 barspoon fennel pollen
62g citric acid
750ml water
Method:
Pre chill stirring glass. Combine Beefeater
London Dry gin, Fino sherry, 'Green Park Cordial' and salted Pernod
in the glass. Add ice and stir to dilute (about 20 - 30 stirs).
Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass. Garnish with a pomelo
peel, cut and placed on the rim of the glass. Enjoy!
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Canadian marketer and distributor of spirits and imported wines.
Corby's portfolio of owned-brands includes some of the most
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Kenwood® wines. In 2015, Corby was named one of the 50 Best
Workplaces in Canada by The Great Place to Work® Institute
Canada for the fourth consecutive year, and was also listed for the
second time among Greater Toronto's Top 100 Employers.
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SOURCE Corby Spirit and Wine Communications