Chilled Journal and Novo Fogo invited bartenders to submit cocktails in a few classes symbolized by two of Brazil’s most beloved musical genres:
SAMBA: tropical, vibrant, loud, and joyous reflections of Brazil’s alegria!
BOSSA NOVA: harmonious, suave, and spirit-forward compositions!
Congratulations to those 10 good Semi-Finalist bartenders whose cocktails showcase the flexibility of Novo Fogo Cachaças!
Keep tuned over the subsequent few weeks—Chilled will submit movies of those TEN (10) Semi-Finalists creating their cocktails, competing for an opportunity to win money prizes and an all-expense paid journey to Novo Fogo’s distillery in Brazil!
Emilio Salehi, San Francisco, CA
“Agua de Beber” | Bossa Nova
Bar Power Cachaça, Liquid Alchemist Passionfruit Syrup, cucumber juice, Mommenpop Makrut Lime Aperitif, lime juice – clarified
Joseph Arakawa, Las Vegas, NV
“Sundown Suave” | Bossa Nova
Chameleon Cachaça, Tanager Cachaça, brown butter washed Lusteau sherry, candy vermouth, Pierre Ferrand Dry Orange Curacao
Kenneth Younger, Denver, CO
“Copacabanana” | Bossa Nova
Colibri Cachaça, lemon juice, banana orgeat, Giffard Banane du Brasil, Meletti
Peyton Edmondson, Nashville, TN
“Aventura em Nova York” | Samba
Biquinho pepper-infused Barrel-Aged Cachaça, caju syrup, biquinho pepper puree, Cocchi Americano, lemon inventory
Erika Flowers, New Orleans, LA
“Baker’s Dance” | Samba
Silver Cachaça, Giffard Banane du Bresil, Tempus Fugit Crème de Cacao, lime juice, orange juice, Bittermen’s Burlesque Bitters, Angostura Bitters
Felisa Rivera, Glendale, AZ
“Arrastrando a Plátano” | Samba
Toasted cashew-infused Silver Cachaça, banana puree, coconut cream, spiced sweetened condensed milk, llime juice, pineapple juice, Himalayan pink salt
Justin Levaughn, Orlando, FL
“Ilha Das Bananas” | Samba
Colibri Cachaça, maduro syrup, coconut balsamic vinegar, lime, tamarind puree
David Leon, Chicago, IL
“Morning Routine” | Samba
Silver Cachaça, Barrel-Aged Cachaça, Silver Cachaça espresso cordial, salted pineapple, lime, sugar mix
Ingrid Folkers, Raleigh, NC
“Hannah’s Beat” | Samba
Silver Cachaça, pineapple-infused Aperol, aquafaba, lime sherbet, honey syrup, Treatment Tiki Bitters, orange blossom water, saline
Christina Mercado, Newport, RI
“Open Coronary heart” | Samba
Bar Power Cachaça, lemon juice, guava-sweet potato syrup, hibiscus ginger beer
