Earlier this year bartenders were asked to reframe the world around them, and see the creativity in the everyday. They created a cocktail inspired by the world around them and presented it in a ‘Saw This, Made This’ format showcasing Bombay Sapphire, Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru, Bombay Citron Pressé, Bombay Bramble or Bombay Sapphire Sunset. An astounding 204 Australian bartenders took the opportunity to open their eyes to inspiration around them and stir their creativity, the resulting entries were spectacular.
“Following an exciting judging tour I am excited to announce on behalf of Bombay Sapphire the four competitors moving forward to compete in the final on Tuesday 4th April. Congratulations to Jake Down from Apollonia in Sydney, Jessica Favaro from Bar Torino located in Adelaide, Lachlan Bentley from Gimlet at Cavendish House, Melbourne and Pauric Kennedy from Barangaroo House, Sydney.“ – Corina Retter, Australia’s Bombay Sapphire Brand Ambassador
The Bombay Sapphire ambassador team whittled down the entries to a shortlist of 21. Corina Retter, has been travelling across the country to experience all 21 shortlisted cocktails. It is a tough job but someone has to do it, and Corina found it invaluable to allow the bartenders to present to her in their own venues.
Corina Retter, Australia’s Bombay Sapphire Brand Ambassador, said: “Following an exciting judging tour I am excited to announce on behalf of Bombay Sapphire the four competitors moving forward to compete in the final on Tuesday 4th April. Congratulations to Jake Down from Apollonia in Sydney, Jessica Favaro from Bar Torino located in Adelaide, Lachlan Bentley from Gimlet at Cavendish House, Melbourne and Pauric Kennedy from Barangaroo House, Sydney.“
Jake, Jessica, Lachlan and Pauric will all take to the stage during the finals and present their cocktail to the guests. They will showcase their inspiration along with bartending talent before all guests enjoy their masterpieces with a delicious meal.
The winner will be announced on the night and walk away with the inaugural Bombay Sapphire Stir Creativity Cocktail Competition trophy, $3000 prize money, a pin crafted of their winning cocktail and a trip to London and the home of Bombay Sapphire – the Bombay Sapphire Laverstoke Mill is on the site of a former paper mill in the Hampshire countryside. The winner will receive an exclusive experience learning about the rare production processes used to make our world-famous gin and discover the sustainable measures and ecology of the conservation area of the distillery.
For more visit https://stircreativitycomp.bombaysapphire.com or for other queries, please contact Corina Retter, Bombay Sapphire Brand Ambassador cretter@bacardi.com.