May 2023

E11Even Vodka partners with the Chilled 100 Bartenders Group. to create one-of-a-kind after-dinner recipes using Miami-Inspired E11even Vodka.

After-dinner cocktails, or digestifs, are delightful concoctions designed to be enjoyed after a meal. The Chilled 100 Bartenders get a taste of the Miami Spirit, using E11even Vodka in their after-dinner recipes.

Uncle Luke Did It

Created by Kyle A. Wallace – Louisville

@Good_ryebrations @khaki_da_hustle

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz E11Even vodka
• 1/4 oz Lemon juice.
• 1/4 oz Pineapple infused banana liqueur.
• 1/2 oz Barenjager Honey liqueur.
• 1/2 oz Bay leaf infused-Gallo’s dry vermouth.
• Bruised bay leaf and sundried tomato (for garnish)

Preparation: Fresh squeezed limes and lemons. Peel and Cut Pineapple. Squeeze chunks into juice. Keep the remains. Store in a quart cup. Add One cup of @dekuyper Banana Liqueur. 2 Cups of Coconut Water heated in a saucepan, then add 1 cup of turbinado sugar. Stir often until sugars dissolve 3-4 minutes. Store in a quart cup. 
On low heat in a separate pan, liquify 1 cup of coconut oil. Score and chop lemongrass. Simmer in oil for 5-7 minutes. Store in a quart cup. Combine @11vodka with lemongrass coconut oil in a mason jar with lid. Store in the freezer for several hours until oil hardens. Use a strainer to filter vodka. Muddle 1/2 cup of bay leaves and rest in dry vermouth.

The E11Eventh Word

Created by Ben Finkelstein – Tampa

@fink_about_cocktials

Ingredients:

• 1 oz E11Even Vodka
• 1 oz Green Chartreuse
• 1 oz Blueberry Syrup*
• 1 oz Lime Juice
• 2 dashes Grapefruit Bitters

Preparation: Nick and Nora glass, garnished with 3 blueberries and powdered sugar. Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.

*Blueberry Syrup

Equal parts blueberries and turbinado sugar, blended and strained.

85 and sunny

Created by Kendall Hauer – Miami

@Kendallmhauer_

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz E11Even Vodka
• 1/2 oz Grapefruit Juice
• 1/2 oz Lime Juice
• 1/4 oz Campari
• 3/4 Raspberry Syrup*
• Fancy Lemon twist (for garnish)

Preparation: Shake, double strain.

*Raspberry Syrup

Blend 1 cup raspberries until smooth. Add 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar to a pan and let simmer. Let cool then mix in raspberries.

Cafecito is for Closers

Alexa Delgado – Orlando

@alexa_make_me_a_drink

Ingredients:

• 2 oz E11even Vodka
• 1 oz Coffee Liqueur
• 3/4 oz Amaro
• 1 oz Cafecito
• Dark chocolate bark
• Pinch of salt (for garnish)

Preparation: Add ingredients to tin. Shake, strain. Garnish with dark chocolate bark and pink salt for garnish.

Swan Dive

Jon Mateer – St. Augustine

@Vodkapaysmybills

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 oz E11EVEN Vodka
• 1/2 oz Chinola Passionfruit Liqueur
• 1/4 oz Campari
• 1/2 oz Lime Juice
• 
1/2 oz Cinnamon Syrup
• 1/2 oz Pineapple

Preparation: Combine all ingredients into a shaker tin and shake until diluted! Double strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel.

Roya1 F1ush

Matthew Chamberlain—Orlando

@somerumguy

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 oz E11even vodka
• 1/2-1 oz Veggie Brine* (depending on desired saltiness)*
• Skewered brined veggies or lemon twist (for garnish)

Preparation: Stir vodka and brine with ice to chill and dilute. Strain into chilled coupe glass.

*Brined Veggie

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup rice vinegar
• 3/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup 5” slices bell pepper, cucumber slices, and onion

Preparation: Season the brine with an additional 10g dill, 2 garlic cloves, and 10g common pickling spice mix.  Bring first 5 ingredients to a boil until sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat. Pack the veggies into a mason jar or other sealable storage container. Pour hot brine over to cover completely. Allow the jars to cool then cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.

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Bar Convent began as a small industry meeting in Berlin in 2007 and quickly became the leading international bar and beverage trade show. The event eventually expanded globally, arriving in Brooklyn in 2018. Each year Bar Convent Brooklyn expands with increased exhibitors and attendees. This year’s event is on track to be the largest Bar Convent Brooklyn yet.

In 2022, the event moved to a new space in Brooklyn’s Industry City to accommodate the growth. “Last year we reached pre-pandemic numbers with 163 participating exhibitors, nearly 4,000 attendees from 55 different countries across the globe, 50 new products debuted, and more than 350,000 samples poured,” shares Bar Convent Brooklyn Event Director Jackie Williams.

“The continued success of Bar Convent Brooklyn has been incredible, and we’re looking forward to an amazing show this year. We have compelling programming and education sessions that will delight and inspire attendees.”

What to Expect at BCB 2023

On track to be the largest Bar Convent Brooklyn yet, this year’s event will feature the event’s most extensive array of international spirits hailing from Italy, Peru, Korea, Japan, and France, among others. The increased space available at Brooklyn’s Industry City allows for more exhibitors, demonstrations, and seminars.

As always, Bar Convent Brooklyn’s education component is essential to the event. For 2023, Bar Convent Brooklyn is introducing 14 additional seminars for more than 50 educational sessions. Once again, this year’s education committee is spearheaded by Lynnette Marrero. Committee members represent a diverse and unique group of voices, including Samantha Casuga, Head Bartender at Temple Bar; John DeBary, author of Saved by the Bellini; Touré Folkes, Founder and Program Director of Turning Tables; Chelsea Gregoir, Founder and Hospitality Director of Church Bar and Owner/Consultant of Drinkable Genius; Caer Maiko, Co-Creator of Daijoubu Pop-up and General Manager at DrinkWell; and Sarah Troxell, Bar Director at Daiquiri Time Out.

“The committee’s expertise and perspective are vital as we work towards providing meaningful and practical education for attendees,” says Jackie.

“We’re honored to welcome these distinguished individuals and are excited to reveal the new programming they carefully curated in the weeks prior to the 2023 show.”

In addition to educational and exhibitor experiences, Bar Convent Brooklyn will host the CHILLED 100 Spirits Awards and reception again this year.

About the Venue

The relocation to Brooklyn’s Industry City brought overwhelmingly positive responses from exhibitors and attendees. “People loved the flow and set up of the show, not to mention the expanded space. They also loved the creative vibe of Industry City and how much there is to explore before and after the event, from food offerings to the artisan shops to the local distilleries and bars on-site,” explains Jackie. “It’s truly a vibrant and innovative hub that provides the perfect space for the spirits industry to engage, learn and network with one another.”

What You Should Know

For both bartenders and exhibitors, Bar Convent Brooklyn provides unique opportunities for learning and networking. Bartenders receive invaluable inspiration to take back to their bars and elevate their craft. For exhibitors, participating in Bar Convent Brooklyn offers an unparalleled place to showcase products and connect with industry professionals from various verticals, from bartenders to hospitality to food and beverage directors.

Visit Bar Convent Brooklyn’s website for more information: www.barconventbrooklyn.com

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Chicago bartender Ariel Neal has been behind the bar for over a decade. We are honored to host Ariel as one of our Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Judges this year.

The Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Deadline has been extended to May 31st. Enter HERE

Ariel E. Neal is leading the bar industry to better days, one pour at a time. The Chicago native fell head-over-heels for the hospitality industry during her first job behind the bar. From that point forward, she gradually evolved into what she proudly is today—an entrepreneur and multicultural hospitality influencer. As a community advocate, she ultimately aims to use her platform to open the door for others.

She has positioned herself to reimagine how society perceives hospitality. “If you can take better care of yourself, you can do that within your community.” As VP of USBG Chicago, Owner of Leira Knows Cocktails & Events LLC, Co-Creator of Good Vibes Healing Haven, Sponsor Chair for Sip of Paradise, Ariel believes hospitality shapes society. She is passionate about providing the bar industry with sustainable resources that allow growth and development as a hospitality professional.

Ariel holds two Whiskey Certifications, CRT, Whiskey University, Pisco training/certification BTI, and proficient in many other aspects of spirits education.

The Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Deadline has been extended to May 31st. Enter HERE

We asked Ariel Why Brands should enter The Chilled 100 Spirits Awards:

Why are Spirits Awards useful to bartenders?

Spirit Awards are useful to bartenders because that is a clear indication we matter.  We are often overlooked or not taken seriously. it also allows us to grow and learn and qualify for other amazing features and or resources.

What are the benefits to spirits brands to enter?

The benefits of entering as a brand is being acknowledged by a person who uses many other products, and they happily choose spirits that they can love, understand, or just are delicious.  Most often then not these are spirits they appreciate, and price is not something that is considered.

What should other bartenders know about the Chilled 100 Bartender Seal of Approval?

The bartenders should know that the Seal of Approval is an honor to speak about spirits we know and love. Most bartenders are not afraid to speak about taste, color, and flavor.  We use this opportunity to grow and develop over time. We get great and brands start to listen to our wants and needs.

What should spirit brands know about the Bartender Seal of Approval?

Brands should know the Bartender Seal of Approval allows improvements and real opportunity to have a great product. You can pay marketing to make numbers and letters that may help you out but in the long run if we don’t enjoy it, we don’t pour it.

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In this first-of-its-kind bartender competition, The Coramino Cup gives bartenders a chance to go head-to-head in a series of timed challenges meant to showcase the heart and hustle needed to succeed as a high-volume, nightlife bartender.

Not just another fancy cocktail competition, The Coramino Cup tests speed, ingenuity, precision, personality, and a knack for cranking out delicious cocktails all night! It’s going to be a bartending battle of epic proportions!

Just submit a short video showing us your heart and hustle. Submission deadline is May 31st. Fifteen (15) bartender finalists will be selected for a paid trip (airfare and hotel) to Vegas to compete in the Coramino Cup hosted by Kevin Hart in July.

Along with serious bragging rights, one bartender will be crowned the winner of The Coramino Cup, earning the title: Gran Coramino’s Bartender of the Year. The winning bartender will be honored in a full-page Gran Coramino ad in Chilled Magazine and will earn a paid brand ambassador position.

Think you have what it takes to compete in The Coramino Cup? ENTER HERE.

Check out Rob Husted from West Palm Beach, Florida compete for a spot in The Coramino Cup.

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Chicago bartender David Leon Jr. has been behind the bar for over a decade. We are honored to host David as one of Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Judges this year.

David Leon Jr. is one of Chicago’s friendly neighborhood bartenders. As a child, he grew up in Georgia, Florida, and Puerto Rico. Since age 15, he has been involved in the hospitality industry. Throughout his 11+ years of bartending, David carried out many roles in various settings. This ample amount of experience has led him to the winning circle in several cocktail competitions. His focus is on the Caribbean, its tropical cocktail culture, rum, and multiple forms of rum and whisk(e)y. He is an expert in Caribbean rum and whiskey, Executive Whiskey Steward Certification Stave & Thieves, Canadian Whiskey Certification, and Tequila Producers Certification.

The Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Deadline has been extended to May 31st. Enter HERE

We asked David Why Brands should enter The Chilled 100 Spirits Awards:

Why are Spirits Awards useful to bartenders?

I feel the Chilled 100 Spirits Awards are useful to bartenders because it’s a way to find out what spirits your fellow bartenders are trying and giving the thumbs up for.

What are the benefits to spirits brands to enter?

A huge benefit to spirits is that they’re getting the applause and admiration from bartenders across the country.

What should other bartenders know about the Bartender Seal of Approval?

We check for and look for it all, from what’s in the bottle down to the label and even the bottle shape we work to make sure it meets our standards as hospitality professionals.

What should spirit brands know about the Bartender Seal of Approval?

The Chilled 100 Bartender Seal of Approval is coming from a group of hospitality professionals who love their industry and take it seriously. We love what we do, we love to see what you do, and we love to see how it impacts the world.

The Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Deadline has been extended to May 31st. Enter HERE

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Raise your wine glasses!

May 25th marks a celebration of National Wine Day, and we’ve got the perfect place for you and friends to celebrate the occasion with a glass or two.

Enjoy a taste of France at Gaby Brasserie at Midtown Manhattan’s Sofitel New York, the Big Apple’s Art Deco-inspired restaurant featuring delicious, contemporary French cuisine and classic cocktails.

Named for the Parisian 1920s model, Gaby Brasserie Française will offer diners a 50% off discount on a glass of wine from their wine-by-the-glass selection (excluding champagne) with the purchase of an Assiette de Charcuterie any time between May 21-27. The appetizer includes pate en croute and rosette de Lyon, served with pickled vegetables, mustard, and country bread.

Cheers!

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South Dakota bartender Austin Foster has worked behind the bar for over fifteen years. We are honored to host Austin as one of the Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Judges this year.

Austin Foster is an IT geek turned cocktail slinger, who has been working in and around the beverage industry for 15+ years. During this time, he has had the opportunity to work with some of the most influential beverage professionals and participate in some of the industry’s most respected educational programs and spirit events. With a strong focus on education and community, he spends a good portion of his time volunteering for charity events and sharing as much spirit knowledge as possible with as many that will listen. His expertise includes rum, expert in Irish, Scotch, and American whiskies, Pisco, and Agave Spirits. He is WSET (Level 3 Spirits), EWA Grants Scotch Whisky Diploma, Canadian Whiskey Certified, American Whiskey/Moonshine University Certified, Rum and Agave Certified, Proficient in Brandies.

The Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Deadline has been extended to May 31st. Enter HERE

We asked Austin why brands should enter The Chilled 100 Spirits Awards:

Why are Spirits Awards useful to bartenders?

Knowing that the spirit has been evaluated by experts in the industry helps narrow the focus when selecting from the vast amount in the market today. As a trusted source of information, it also helps bartenders potentially select spirits that otherwise may not be in use in an area.

What are the benefits to spirits brands that enter?

A brand’s ability to get their product in front of experts in the industry to be evaluated blindly is critical because the playing field is level. The benefits range from having unbiased feedback on where the product stands amongst others to greater exposure of the product to the industry at large.

What should other bartenders know about the Bartender Seal of Approval?

With the Bartender Seal of Approval, bartenders can have confidence that a peer in the industry has evaluated the spirit for use behind the bar.

What should spirit brands know about the Bartender Seal of Approval?

For brands awarded the Bartender Seal of Approval, they can with confidence going into on premise locations with a seal backed by industry experts.

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Hooten Young, a veteran-founded American Whiskey and cigar brand, is thrilled to launch its newest limited-edition product, Hooten Young & Jack Carr Warrior Proof American Whiskey.

Hooten Young was founded by Tim Young and Norm Hooten, Special Mission Unit Member (MSG RET) and real-life “Hoot” from Black Hawk Down (a Hollywood depiction of the Battle of Mogadishu). Created as a brotherhood bonded by the love of freedom, family, and honor—Hooten Young created its cigars and whiskey as a tribute to the brave men and women of the armed forces who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.

After being featured on episode 1 of The Terminal List’s book-turned-series Amazon Prime debut, Hooten Young knew this was the start of a brilliant partnership. And so, with the right-hand support of Jack Carr and MGP Distillery, we’ve co-created a whiskey bottled straight from the barrel.

At 125 proof, This special 16-year reserve can be enjoyed neat or with a few drops of distilled water. Staying true to its master mash bill, this American Whiskey is 99% corn and 1% barley. With its high corn percentage, the 125-proof is made smoother and sweeter, rounded out by notes of clove and baked apple.

This isn’t your party whiskey, but rather, an experience to be noted. Paired with a Hooten Young cigar, it’s the perfect way to slow down and honor the brave men and women of our nation’s armed forces.

Starting this spring, the new whiskey will be available in limited quantities at shop.officialjackcarr.com, shop.hootenyoung.com, and select Texas, California, and Florida liquor stores. It will be packaged in a keepsake bottle that features the distinctive branding of Hooten Young and Jack Carr, making it a must-have addition to any whiskey lover’s collection.

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Dallas Bartender Chandler Tomayko has worked behind the bar for over twenty years. We are honored to host Chandler as one of Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Judges this year.

Chandler Tomayko is a chef and bartender that has 20+ years of experience behind bars all over the world. The origins of her hospitality journey are firmly rooted in precious family memories. “I guess it all began in my grandmother’s kitchen. Between the catchy Jackson 5 tunes and the sound of ice melting in a glass of Dr. Pepper and lime, her loving hands taught me to make pie.”

After graduating High School early, Chandler listened to a friend’s suggestion to try out Culinary School. The rest is history. “The second I slipped on the chef coat and walked into that kitchen, even though I spent weeks crying as I learned to chop onions in different ways, I knew. The smells, the sounds, the adrenaline rush. I knew I was born to cook.”

Most recently, she founded Heard Card Game, a great game for service industry individuals, and dedicates a lot of her time to hosting SI events around the country. Chandler is certified in Bourbon, Scotch and Canadian Whiskies. She has a highly trained palate and is proficient in tasting spirits.

The Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Deadline has been extended to May 31st. Enter HERE

We asked Chandler why brands should enter The Chilled 100 Spirits Awards:

Why are Spirits Awards useful to bartenders?

These spirit awards allow bartenders to get a feel for what offerings are available, the awards showcase brands that care about the professionals serving them and this allows bartenders an extra resource to consider when choosing how to build their menus and cocktails.

What are the benefits to spirits brands to enter?

Spirit brands can send a message to industry professionals by entering the awards. This message is that our opinions and knowledge matter and carries weight. Brands are also able to tap into a broad base of talented individuals to acquire real feedback about their products and the value it can bring to a bar program.

What should other bartenders know about the Chilled 100 Bartender Seal of Approval?

Other bartenders should know that brands that receive this seal of approval are products you can trust. Seeing that seal allows bartenders to expect quality in flavor and application possibilities.

What should spirit brands know about the Chilled 100 Bartender Seal of Approval?

Brands receiving the Bartender Seal of Approval should feel confident that their product meets the standards that we all look for in important categories such as taste, aroma, mouth feel and versatility. Brands should know that bartenders trust other bartenders. A code of honor that is unspoken, if a colleague recommends a product, I trust I will like it.

The Chilled 100 Bartender Seal of Approval is a fast track to putting your brand in bartenders’ hands and on their back bars.

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Hey bartenders, want to earn a trip (flight and hotel) to Las Vegas to compete in the first-annual Coramino Cup hosted by Kevin Hart, with a shot at becoming a paid ambassador for the brand?

Just submit a short video showing us your heart and hustle. Submission deadline is May 31st. Fifteen (15) bartender finalists will be selected for a trip (flight and hotel) to Vegas to compete in the Coramino Cup hosted by Kevin Hart in July.

Along with serious bragging rights, one bartender will be crowned the winner of The Coramino Cup, earning the title: Gran Coramino’s Bartender of the Year. The winning bartender will be honored in a full-page Gran Coramino ad in Chilled Magazine and will earn a paid brand ambassador position.

Think you have what it takes to compete in The Coramino Cup? Enter Here.

The Coramino Cup

Inspired by the heart and soul that goes into high-volume, nightlife bartending, Gran Coramino Tequila, in partnership with Chilled Media, proudly presents the first-of-its-kind bartender competition—The Coramino Cup.

Not just another fancy cocktail competition, The Coramino Cup gives bartenders a chance to go head-to-head in a series of timed challenges—testing speed, ingenuity, precision, personality, and a knack for cranking out delicious cocktails all night! It’s going to be a bartending battle of epic proportions!

Think you have what it takes to compete in The Coramino Cup? Enter Here.

Enter The Coramino Cup by submitting a video showcasing your high-volume bartending skills in The Coramino Cup. Video submissions are evaluated based on skills unique to nightlife bartending.

Submissions end on May 31st so don’t miss your chance to compete in The Coramino Cup.

Kevin Hart and Gran Coramino Tequila appreciate hard-working, skilled bartenders who are the unsung heroes of the night, spending countless hours behind the bar perfecting their craft. So, show us your unique style and flair and prove you have what it takes to compete in Vegas for a shot at being crowned the first-ever winner of The Coramino Cup!

Who will prevail? Enter The Coramino Cup.

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