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Three Olives Loopy Vodka!

Loopy

Martini Recipe Video! Using Fruit Loop Vodka Allows ‘Breakfast Anytime’ Fun for Bartenders Three Olives Loopy Vodka is the latest flavor from Proximo Spirits and if you haven’t tried it…think Fruit Loops. Not that Kellogg’s wants to make the connection but I’ve bought two boxes for the first time in years.  But success levels for [...]


Fireball Whiskey is Hot! Sazerac Sues to Protect Trademark

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Popular Cinnamon Whiskey Files Suit to Protect Trademark Flattery comes in strange ways, but imitation has legal  limits. Fireball Sues Cinnamon Knock-Off Sazerac Inc., the makers of Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey have filed a lawsuit against the makers of SinFire Cinnamon Whiskey pointing to violations of their trademarks on the product that  has become a ‘hot’ [...]


Valentine’s Day Martinis Are Perfect Preludes…Year ‘Round

Recipes! Video and Outrageous Cocktails with Chocolate, Cherries and Berries and a Little Fluff Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to pour it on with love, chocolate and maybe even a ‘Bobby Valentine’ Martini!  Larry ‘Smokey’ Genta, of BarMechanics.com is behind the bar at The Firepit City Grill in Fort Myers, Florida and has designed [...]


APEROL MIXMASTER CONTEST: MEET THE BARTENDERS, SEE VIDEO OF WINNING RECIPES

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There is no doubt that the Italian Aperitif Aperol showed its mixability as four Southwest Florida Bartenders submitted winning recipes in the 2010 Aperol Mixmaster Challenge. The ‘locals only’ contest received entries from across America and showed the creativity of the bartenders and the versatility of the slightly bitter, but refreshing orange-flavored Aperol Italian Aperitif that is Italy’s #1 selling spirit brand. Winners in three categories split $1000 in total prize money and a fourth winner won a special prize for a recipe using Absolut Vodka. The contest was sponsored by Palm Bay Imports, Southern Wine and Spirits and BeverageUnderground.com

www.myitownTv.com was on-location to record the winning Bartender’s and the Contest Winning Cocktails. Check them out..here and see the videos below!

There is no doubt that the Italian Aperitif Aperol showed its mixability as four Southwest Florida Bartenders submitted winning recipes in the 2010 Aperol Mixmaster Challenge. The ‘locals only’ contest received entries from across America and showed the creativity of the bartenders and the versatility of the slightly bitter, but refreshing orange-flavored Aperol Italian Aperitif that is Italy’s #1 selling spirit brand. Winners in three categories split $1000 in total prize money and a fourth winner won a special prize for a recipe using Absolut Vodka. The contest was sponsored by Palm Bay Imports, Southern Wine and Spirits and BeverageUnderground.com

www.myitownTv.com was on-location to record the winning Bartender’s and the Contest Winning Cocktails. Check them out..here and see the videos below!


Aperol Mixmaster Challenge Cocktail Recipe Contest Winners Announced!

WINNERS TO SPLIT $1000 in CASH. WINNERS CIRCLE & INDUSTRY PARTY AT NOODLES MONDAY DECEMBER 6

The winning recipes for the Aperol Mixmaster Challenge of Southwest Florida have been announced and a special party for the winners and their friends will be held Monday December 6 at Noodles Italian Cafe at 1585 Pine Ridge Road, Naples from 6 to 8 PM. The winning cocktails will be made and winners will receive prizes and be interviewed by BeverageUnderground.com. Winners in three primary categories each receive $325 in cash along with other gifts and in a special category for using Absolut Vodka a forth prize won $25 and two round trips on the Key West Express. Photos of the cocktails along with the recipes will appear at here at www.OutrageousCocktails.com following the December 6 ‘Winner’s Party’.

Martini/Shot Category

Orange Truffle

Name: Jayme Allred
Employer: Pure Urban Oasis

Exotic/Mixed Drink Category
Tuscany Sunset

Name: Dino Camarano
Employer: The World Famous Cigar Bar (Gulf Coast)

Wine/Vine Based Category
Napoli Sunset

Name: Cheryl Bryskiewicz
Employer: LaPlaya Golf Club

*Absolut/Aperol Based Cocktail
Berry Mixed Up
(Exotic/Mixed)
Name: Joe Agabiti
Employer: Noodles Italian Café & Sushi Bar