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Two Michelin starred chef Raymond Blanc announced Team Belfast; Hayden Scott Lambert and Lisa McCarron from The Merchant Hotel, as the winners of the 42BELOW Cocktail World Cup National Final at Shoreditch House last night. Team Belfast will go on to represent the UK in New Zealand next month joined by Team West London; James Wynn-William, Trailer Happiness and Stuart Fritz and Danny Winter from Lab, which came runner up winning the Wildcard ticket.
“The creativity of the competitors’ cocktails was truly amazing. It was an hounor to be part of such a wonderful competition with so much energy and talent," Raymond Blanc.
Raymond Blanc, who will open his first cocktail/wine bar this year with the 2008 winner of the Cocktail World Cup in NZ and winner of the Restaurant Series 3, JJ Goodman, guest chaired the judging panel alongside industry figures Peter Dorelli and Kevin Armstrong.
“So much talent, so many great drinks. I have never seen bartenders put so much imagination and dedication into their performances. The competition is definitely the most exciting cocktail competition in the world today." - Peter Dorelli, 42BELOW Cocktail World Cup Judge.
The winning cocktail: Belfast’s Catch 42 was completely clear despite being based on Tomato extract passionfruit puree, 42BELOW Pure Vodka, lime juice, sugar and salt. All the ingredients were completely clarified removing all visual cues to the incredibly light, fruity flavours within. The judges were impressed by the technical precision used as well as the delicate balance between the drink’s elements.
Date Posted: 22 Feb 10
Posted By: Christian Rose-Day
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Date: 22 Feb 10 - 22 Feb 10
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