ARBUTUS DISTILLERY and ARCANA SPIRIT LOUNGE PRESENT…
THE ARBUTUS DISTILLERY ABSINTHE COCKTAIL COMPETITION
Join Arbutus Distillery and Arcana Spirit Lounge on Monday, April 29th for the Arbutus Distillery Absinthe Cocktail Competition. Compete for a $1000 Cash Prize by crafting cocktails in two categories: Heavy (absinthe focused) and Light (absinthe complementary).
Participant’s creations will be evaluated on the following criteria:
1. Taste + Balance
2. Creativity + Originality
3. Presentation + Appearance
Each category will be worth 25 points giving a total score out of 75.
Competitors will be given approximately 3 min for set up time, 10 min presentation time, and 2 min for clean up.
Arbutus Baba Yaga and Barrel-Aged Baba Yaga will be available, alongside the rest of the Arbutus Distillery Spirit lineup, providing an array of exceptional local ingredients to elevate your creations. Competitors will present their absinthe cocktails to be evaluated by our esteemed judges:
Chris Enns - Modern Bartender + Canada's 100 Best Winner
Charlene Rooke - High-Proof Journalist and Spirits Educator
Arbutus Distillery’s Michael Pizzitelli - Master Distiller MSc., BSc.
EVENT DETAILS:
WHEN: MONDAY, APRIL 29th from 2pm - 5pm
WHERE: Arcana spirit lounge | 238 Abbott street, vancouver, b.C.
HOW TO REGISTER: Fill Out the Form at the bottom of the page.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
Arbutus Distillery Baba Yaga and Barrel-Aged Baba Yaga will be provided as absinthe options, alongside the following spirits and ingredients to craft your cockTAils:
ARBUTUS SPIRITS:
Amaro#4
Elderflower Liqueur
Limoncello
Espresso Vodka
Vanilla Liqueur
Creme De Lavande Lavender Liqueur
Hibiscus Vodka
Empiric Gin
Blue Gin
Forest Dweller Gin
Citrus Gin
Elderberry Gin
Canadian Single Malt Whisky
Rye Whisky
Arbutus Brandy
LEMON + LIME JUICE
SIMPLE SYRUP
EGG WHITE
Competitors are welcome to bring in their own non-alcoholic ingredients, however no outside alcohol will be permitted.
***REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR SERVING IT RIGHT TO THE COMPETITION***