Wowing the esteemed Judges with creativity, ability and showmanship, Atlanta-based Ty Nicole Tucker earns $30,000 contract!
Lobos 1707 Tequila and Mezcal declares Ty Nicole Tucker because the winner of the Greatest-In-Class Cocktail Problem and the brand new Model Ambassador for the legendary model with a $30,000 contract. On this function, Ty Nicole will proudly signify Lobos 1707, creating unique cocktail recipes and touring the nation to unfold the phrase on the award-winning best-in-class liquid.
“Profitable the Greatest-In-Class Problem and the $30,000 contract to be the Lobos 1707 Model Ambassador is surreal,” says Ty Nicole Tucker. “I like what the model stands for, by way of variety and inclusivity, and the liquid is superb neat, over ice, or in some artistic cocktails. I thank my opponents for a worthy problem, I thank Chilled Journal for internet hosting the competitors, I thank all my fellow mixologists who have been there cheering us on, and most of all, I thank my new pack, Lobos 1707. I can not wait to get to work.”
Judges included trade heavyweights and representatives of Lobos 1707: Diego Osorio, Founder & Chief Artistic Officer, Lobos 1707; Dale DeGroff, King Cocktail, Grasp Mixologist and Creator; Bridget Albert, Senior Director, Exterior Communications, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Co-Host of Served Up Podcast and Creator; Wendy Hodges, Chilled 100 Nationwide Director, Chilled Journal; and Brooke Bostian, On-Premise Supervisor, Lobos 1707.
“Every of the finalists introduced creativity and ability, and we had a terrific roster of expertise, nevertheless, Ty Nicole’s ardour, showmanship and the standard of her cocktail creations, put her excessive,” shares Diego Osorio. “She actually impressed us, and we all know she’ll do nice issues because the Lobos 1707 Model Ambassador sharing our story of legacy and high quality. Welcome to the pack, Ty Nicole.”
“Ty Nicole did a incredible job,” provides Dale DeGroff. “Her cocktails have been balanced and flavorful, highlighting the distinctive notes of the Lobos 1707 expressions. Her craftsmanship coupled together with her energetic demonstration put her excessive to be topped the problem winner.”
The Greatest-In-Class Cocktail Problem happened as a marquis occasion throughout Chilled 100 ELEVATE, an immersive instructional expertise for bartenders. Additional to successful over the esteemed judges, Ty Nicole additionally wowed the gang of greater than 100 bartenders attending from throughout the nation, successful the Folks’s Selection for her cocktail creations.
The Problem kicked off in early September with Chilled Journal inviting bartenders from throughout the nation to take part by submitting two unique cocktails—one easy serve utilizing Lobos 1707 Reposado Tequila and a second cocktail that accentuates the notes of the PX sherry end used throughout your complete Lobos 1707 portfolio, with bartender’s selection of Lobos 1707 expression.
From practically 200 submissions, 5 finalists have been chosen and invited to compete stay throughout Chilled 100 ELEVATE: Seanea Corvi (Los Angeles, CA); Jasmine Jones (Chicago, IL); Ty Nicole Tucker (Atlanta, GA); Joan Villanueva (San Antonio, TX); and Tashea Younge (New York, NY).
Second prize of $1,000 was secured by Joan Villanueva and third prize of $500 by Seanea Corvi.
