Kenney’s cocktail Teal was chosen by a panel of judges that included Patrón grasp distiller David Rodrigue and head bartender at Artesian, London, and Patrón Perfectionists 2020 international winner Giulia Cuccurullo, forward of creations from 14 different opponents.
“It’s an awesome feeling to be receiving this title amongst a crowd of such unbelievable bartenders and people,” mentioned Kenney.
“I really feel honoured to be right here at Hacienda Patrón the place I’ve had the prospect to fulfill inspiring mentors and make lifelong associates.
“The Patrón Perfectionists has actually been the very best journey and I can not wait to increase it into the 12 months to come back by embracing new experiences and learnings with the Familia Patrón.”
With over 1700 entries worldwide, every taking part nation chosen 30 prime recipes which have been then shortlisted to 10 nationwide finalists in a web based ballot that attracted over 30,000 votes.
Whereas nationwide finalists have been hosted and broadcasted just about, the 15 international finalists convened on Hacienda Patrón in Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco, Mexico to compete.
“This 12 months, we elevated the competitors to new, inventive heights with a digital format that embraced adjustments to the drinks trade,” mentioned Lauren Mote, international supervisor of program excellence for Patrón tequila.
“We have been delighted by the contributors’ potential to speak their private tales alongside their beautiful Patrón cocktails.
“As soon as once more, the Patrón Perfectionists Program is a testomony to how a cocktail competitors is enjoyable and helps develop every bartender’s skillset past the glass.
“We’re extraordinarily happy with all of the contributors, and our warmest congratulations go to the worldwide winner Harrison Kenney from Australia.
“Harrison dazzled the gang and judges together with his unbelievable storytelling, comedic aptitude and scrumptious cocktails.”