Foxwoods Resort Casino hosted its fifth annual Cocktail Carnival on Aug. 30, featuring themed signature cocktails, food and entertainment reminiscent of a day spent at the fair. The event hosted tasting stations and cocktails in the Premier Ballroom and on the casino’s Fox Tower lawn and terrace poured by representatives from many of the state’s beverage suppliers and distributors, along with carnival-themed festival eats. Other amusements included lawn games, fortune tellers and caricature artists, along with stilt walkers and jugglers, who contributed to the day’s carnival theme.
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- Foxwoods Resort Casino hosted its fifth annual Cocktail Carnival featuring themed signature cocktails, food and entertainment reminiscent of a day spent at the fair on Aug. 30.
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- The event hosted tasting stations and cocktails in the Premier Ballroom and on the casino’s Fox Tower lawn and terrace.
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- Brand Ambassadors Ana Staia showcasing Hennessy Cognac, Karissa Diaz highlighting Volcan de Mi Tierra Reposado Tequila and Carmela Amenta showcasing Volcan de Mi Tierra Blanco Tequila.
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- Brescome Barton’s Phuong Thy Vilaysane, Moët Hennessy Portfolio Manager and Anthony Germe, Beer Manager.
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- Brand Ambassador Dee Ortiz pouring Baileys Chocolate Liqueur.
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- Brand Ambassadors Keturah P. and Tre Kehoe, Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
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- Joe Milone, Bully Boy Distillers showcasing Bully Boy Distillers The Old Fashioned.
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- Noah Bonner, Brand Ambassador highlighting Barker Cappuccino Martini and Ashley Buzco, Allan S. Goodman showcasing Barker Espresso Martini.
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- Both from Corvus Vodka: Raymond Howard highlighting Corvus Grilled Pineapple Vodka and Jesse Ferrell showcasing Corvus Tropical Vodka.
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- All Stomping Horse Wines Co-founders: Byron Brewer, Dawn Page and Steven Shewbrooks.
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- F&F Distributors’ Brittany Wolf, Wine and Spirits Brand Developer showcasing TC Craft Tequila and Stephanie Guarino, Wine and Spirits Manager highlighting Ocean Organic Espresso Martini.
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- Tia Hrusa, Brand Ambassador, Litchfield Distillery showcasing Litchfield Distillery Old Fashioned Small-Batch Cocktail.
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- Jonathan Edwards, Account Development Manager, Slocum & Sons highlighting Bumbu The Original Rum and McQueen and the Violet Fog Ultraviolet Edition Gin.
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- Brand Ambassadors Pierina Lecaros showcasing Bulleit 95 Rye Whiskey and Kathi Vrlik highlighting Bulleit Bourbon.
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- Brand Ambassador Chelsea Porello pouring for Gimme Cocktails.
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- Brand Ambassadors Julissa Rivera and Jessica Carson with cocktails featuring Don Julio Tequila.
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- Christopher Dooley and Liz Aldrige, The Macallan.
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- Both of Quiver Spirits: Tomas Nenortas, Founder and Savannah Blouin, Mixologist.
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- Brand Ambassadors Trayce Santoro and Samantha Ceritello with cocktails featuring Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Rye Whiskey, Screaming Titan Wheated Bourbon and Pipe Dream Bourbon Whiskey.
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- Brand Ambassadors Vanessa Dayon highlighting Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin and Kathi Savage showcasing Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey.
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- Worldwide Wines’ Michael Sosensky, Regional Sales Manager and Jason Kriscenski, Sales Representative with Michael Davidson, Co-founder, Black Infusions showcasing Black Infusions Dirty Shirley RTD.
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- Nannette Gendreau, Regional Manager, CT/RI/MA, Expertaste Marketing and Robb Russo showcasing NÜTRL vodka seltzers.
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- Dimitrios Zahariadis, Distillery Manager, Connecticut Distilling showcasing Connecticut Distilling Fort Hill Bourbon Whiskey.
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- Ali Welcome, Brand Ambassador showcasing Via Carota French 75 Sparkling Craft Cocktail and Douglas Meaney, New England Market Manager, Via Carota Craft Cocktails highlighting Via Carota Old Fashioned Craft Cocktail.
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- Brand Ambassadors Jessica Rodrigues and Sydney Klein showcasing NEFT Vodka.
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- Brand Ambassador Lori Chapman at the Baileys Treat Bar.
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- Guests showcasing Malibu Cocktails in Piña Colada and Pineapple Bay Breeze.
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- Brand Ambassadors Janet Meyers highlighting Lunazul Reposado Tequila and Donna Taylor showcasing Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
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- Brand Ambassador Joanne Beniger showcasing Espolòn Tequila.
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- Brand Ambassadors Leona Williams and Kaitlyn Decker showcasing Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Blackberry Liqueur.
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- Carey and Barbara Cote, Sundial Cocktails.
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- Damien Rocherolle, Veritable Distillery highlighting Ship’s Bell Bourbon.
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- Brand Ambassadors Patti Langevin and Zach Keyworth showcasing Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey.
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- Brand Ambassador Krista Langevin highlighting Jameson Orange Irish Whiskey.
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- Brand Ambassador Felicia Fox showcasing Código 1530 Añejo Tequila.
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- Brand Ambassadors Kristen Bert and Jen Swantek showcasing Ketel One Vodka.
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- Rowan Beer, Boston Beer Co. pouring Sun Cruiser Classic Iced Tea for a guest.
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- An event performer pouring Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial Champagne.
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- Brand Ambassador Hannah Heller showcasing Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Brugal 1888 Rum.
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- Brand Ambassador Joanna DeNovelis showcasing Barr Hill Gin.
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- Brand Ambassador Jacqueline Carleton highlighting Teremana Small Batch Blanco Tequila.
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- Chris Mohr, Lyvely Drinks.
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- Brand Ambassador Mary Helen Smith showcasing Casamigos Reposado Tequila.
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- David Dougherty, Bluebird Hardwater.
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- Brand Ambassadors Waikam Chang and Kristy Cote.
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- Brand Ambassadors Angela Salvatore and Michelle Penchenski showcasing Patrón Silver Tequila.
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- Brand Ambassadors Alison Amaya and Ashley Magdon.
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- Brand Ambassadors Anita Warren and Patricia Kiefer showcasing Angel’s Envy Bourbon.
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- Brand Ambassadors Bonnie Morrow highlighting Don Fulano Añejo Tequila and Eva Milanowski showcasing Don Fulano Reposado Tequila.
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- Brand Ambassadors Joann Guzman showcasing Monaco Classic Margarita and Justin Perez highlighting Monaco Citrus Rush.
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- Brand Ambassador Ariana Wiley showcasing Chica Chida Peanut Butter Tequila.
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- A pour of Moet & Chandon Pharrell Brut Imperial Champagne.
