Santo Domingo.– The landscape for bartending continues its advancement, notably due to the ongoing aid Ron Barceló offers to endeavors and occasions that spur imagination. This has enhanced its professional status, turning the nation into a beacon of interest globally for all things mixology.
The National Cocktail Cup’s eighth edition, which saw Barceló as one of its patrons, was a remarkable showcase of the country’s ample and superior cocktail creations. This led to numerous unique drinks and their creators earning their spots in international arenas.
We at Ron Barceló have eagerly watched the evolution in the country’s cocktail scene over the past year. We take immense pride in contributing to this revolution, bringing forth increasingly exciting, unpredictable, and refined cocktail ideas.— this was revealed by Otto Flores, an international brand representative and expert in spirits.
Flores acknowledged that the National Cocktail Cup exemplified cocktail artistry in the Dominican Republic taking strides towards global acknowledgment.
Our mixologists are pushing creativity and quality to new heights, propelling the country to the forefront in the mixology world.— were Flores’ additional words.
Juan Febles, the National Union of Bartenders (Unabar) president, expressed immense pleasure and delight in witnessing the rising professionalism amongst budding talents. He emphasized the remarkable enhancement in the country’s mixologist quality.
Not only is Ron Barceló famed for creating some of the finest rums globally, but the brand is also at the forefront in endorsing initiatives that elevate local culture and talent, such as the National Cocktail Cup. This act of supporting numerous events and competitions demonstrates their commitment to magnifying the art of mixology and positioning the Dominican Republic as a key point of interest on the international cocktail radar.
The talents
The 2024 National Cocktail Cup exhibited a fresh wave of skilled bartenders, propelling the country’s mixology standards for the upcoming years. The winners list was led by Felix Coronado, who took home the first prize and secured his position to represent the nation in the Cocktail World Cup 2024 in Portugal. Emmanuel D'Oleo and Yeral Vazquez, who secured second and third places, respectively, captivated both judges and spectators with stunning drink propositions and professional techniques.
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In addition, numerous special accolades were granted recognizing unique facets of cocktail preparation: Diego Guzman was awarded the Highest Technical Score for his flawless execution and precision. Shailyn Beltre, on the other hand, won admirations for Best Decoration and with the Best Cocktail with Dominican DNA, exemplifying the spirit of the nation in her drink compositions.
The prize The People’s Choice was accorded to Alex Dominguez, a special tribute chosen by the public in favor of his concoction deemed as the competition’s best. Glorianny Cilie clinched the award for the Best Aperitif Cocktail while Maykel Castillo triumphed with the Best Long Drink recognition.
Lastly, the Revelation of the Year honor was jointly bestowed upon Thatiana Mendez and Anais Delgado for their promising talent and contributions, setting the bar high for their contemporaries with cutting-edge and pristinely executed drink concepts.
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