Now in its 4th yr, Disaronno and Tia Maria take centre stage because the principal sponsors of essentially the most prestigious bar occasions throughout the globe: North America’s 50, Asia’s 50 and World’s 50 Greatest Bars. Bartenders worldwide are invited to showcase their expertise by crafting signature cocktails that includes Disaronno and Tia Maria, sharing them on social media and tagging @themixingstar on Instagram. Every entry is evaluated by a famend mixologist, or Expertise Hunter, with two winners incomes the chance to take part within the 50 Greatest Bars occasions.
Just lately, North America’s and Asia’s 50 Greatest Bars concluded with nice fanfare, deciding on two standout bartenders from a whole lot of entries all around the world to current their cocktails on the Awards Ceremony, when one of the best bars had been introduced. Winners additionally loved unique entry to celebrations, together with the Bartenders Feast and Closing Celebration, and an opportunity to fulfill essentially the most influential mixologists and Expertise Hunters personally.
Simona Bianco, World Head of Advocacy for the ILLVA Portfolio Manufacturers, said, “Disaronno and Tia Maria are proud to be the Official Italian Liqueur Associate and Official Espresso Liqueur Associate of fifty Greatest Bars. We began this undertaking to strengthen our relationship with bartenders, providing proficient people an opportunity to expertise the 50 Greatest Bars celebrations.”
The latest Asia’s 50 Greatest Bars version, led by COA’s bar proprietor Jay Khan, noticed a powerful array of entries, together with standout cocktails from Australian bartenders. Bri Reilly and Alessandro Pezzolla from Wat Den, Tamim Siddique from Alba Bar & Deli, Alberto Giardino from Dean and Nancy and Sanzeev Aryal from Grain Bar Sydney offered distinctive creations that captured the judges’ consideration.
Bri Reilly’s “The Ninth” attracts inspiration from reminiscences along with her grandmother and their journeys to espresso outlets, mixing the essence of espresso paired with the pleasant flavours of a carrot cake. The Ninth options clarified vanilla, carrot, and honey juice, Disaronno, mezcal and topped with Tia Maria and coconut cream foam.
Alessandro Pezzolla’s “Godfather’s Harvest” reinterprets the traditional Godfather cocktail with fig, chestnut shrub, and Bare Malt Scotch, reflecting his childhood spent gathering chestnuts and figs throughout harvest season.
Tamim Siddique’s “The Secret Ingredient” introduces umami notes from Hong Kong’s First Draw Soy Sauce into an espresso martini-inspired cocktail with Tia Maria, cacao vodka, Espresso and Soy Cordial and Orange Bitters.
Alberto Giardino’s “Go Bananas!” showcases a tropical mixture of Disaronno, mezcal, banana liqueur, and coconut cream – a vibrant and tropical cocktail
Sanzeev Aryal’s “Regalo Di Saronno” blends Italian and Hong Kong flavours with Disaronno, ginger syrup, lemon juice, and coconut water garnished with Tia Maria espresso jelly – a harmonious mix of flavours and cultures.
Dreaming of being a visitor mixologist on the subsequent 50 Greatest Bars occasion with Disaronno and Tia Maria? Observe @themixingstar as we put together for the ultimate spherical of the 2024 Shake Your Expertise Season forward of the World’s 50 Greatest Bars in October in Madrid. Get able to shake issues up!
In the event you’re fascinated by becoming a member of the ultimate spherical of 2024 Shake Your Expertise, comply with @themixingstar web page and speak to Nat Salerno ILLVA Saronno S.pA. Model Ambassador, nsalerno@spiritsplatform.com.au , 0475 050 458 or comply with @nathanel_salerno on Instagram.
