Brescome Barton, in collaboration with Norwalk’s El Segundo, hosted a cocktail competition featuring Hornitos Tequila on July 23. Local bartenders competed, making their best cocktails using Hornitos Plata and Pineapple tequilas for judges Andrew Dominick, Food and Beverage Writer; Anthony McCleon, Head Bartender, El Segundo; and Joseph Alonso, Spirits Aficionado. The winners were first place: Matt Perez, Bartender, Washington Social; second place: Kate Molina, Investor and Partner, Thief, Brooklyn; third place: Brian Castro, Bartender, El Segundo; and fourth place: Pierre Fitzenberger, Bartender, Shell & Bones Oyster Bar and Grill. Produced in Jalisco, Mexico, from 100% blue agave using traditional methods, Hornitos Tequila is available in Plata, Reposado, Añejo and Black Barrel expressions.
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- Brescome Barton, in collaboration with Norwalk’s El Segundo, hosted a cocktail competition featuring Hornitos Tequila on July 23.
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- Oscar F. Molina, Territory Manager CT, Suntory Global Spirits; Andrey Cortes, Co-owner, The Spread, El Segundo and Magic 5 Pie Co.; and Rob Neilsen, Sales Consultant, Brescome Barton.
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- Brian Castro, Bartender, El Segundo.
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- Castro’s cocktail.
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- Kate Molina, Investor and Partner, Thief, Brooklyn.
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- Molina’s cocktail.
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- Matt Perez, Bartender, Washington Social.
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- Perez’s cocktail.
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- Pierre Fitzenberger, Bartender, Shell & Bones Oyster Bar and Grill.
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- Fitzenberger’s cocktail.
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- DJ Justo with Shawn Longyear and Andrey Cortes, Co-owners of The Spread, El Segundo and Magic 5 Pie Co.
Photos by Andrew Dominick.
