Tuesday, May 29, 2012

GREY GOOSE 2012 POUR MASTERS COMPETITION IN CALGARY


Grey Goose bottles


 Franz Swinton mixes up his winning cocktail


The Flamiche Flip


 Winner Franz Swinton (centre) with mixologist Stanislav Vadrna (left) and Grey Goose Global Brand Ambassador Dimi Lezinska


                                                                The Calgary competitors







World-renowned mixologist, Stanislav Vadra, a leader in the craft of cocktails and luxury entertaining was in Calgary from Paris, at Hotel Le Germain to share Japanese cocktail culture, techniques and service philosophies. Alongside Dimi Lezinska, global brand ambassador from Grey Goose, the pair judged the Grey Goose  Pour Masters Competition. 



Calgary's finest bartenders, each showed off their skills, producing their own signature using Grey Goose cocktail. From smoke infused concoctions, to phallic shaped ice, to a "signature" shake technique, the competition was raucous and rousing. 
 
The winner of the competition was Franz Swinton from Avec Bistro, Brix and Morsel and Cube. His cocktail was called the Flamiche Flip and was served with a handmade tart.


Flamiche Flip

1oz Grey Goose Vodka

.5 oz Lillet Blanc

.5 oz Cointreau

1 egg

0.5 oz lemon

0.5 oz fennel syrup

3 dashes Peychaud bitters Nutmeg


The judges commented on the remarkable progress that the bartenders had made in one year.  All we have to say to that is "Tza Tza." (thanks Stan for the addition to our lexicon!)

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