What: Absolut Invite competition – SA Winner announced Brent
Perremere
Where: The event was held at the swanky cocktail bar The
Landmark in Bryanston.
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| Absolut invite winner Brent standing next to the judges from left Kresen Naidu, Dave Hughes, chef Benny Masekweng, Absolut Brand manager Shirley Mabiletja and Denzel Heath |
Why: Absolut vodka hosted the first ever international
renowned bartending competition called Absolut invite, which has been pitting
good bartenders all over the world in order for one of them to claim the most
desired title of being called the Absolut invite bartender of the year.
Since its launch five years ago, the Absolut Invite
competition has drawn tremendous support with countries from around the globe
participating. The electrifying
competition made its South African debut last night when participants competed
at an amazing event hosted by Absolut Elyx.
What happened: –
Brent Perremere showed off his bartender skills and beat out fellow top
bartenders in the South African final for the Absolut Invite Bartender
competition. Brent will travel to Ahus, Sweden to represent South Africa in the
competition against the world’s best in the industry.
14 contestants competed against each other using their
individual knowledge, creativity and sensory skills as the judging criteria.
The judging panel for the South African leg consisted of Dave Hughes, Denzel
Heath, Chef Benny Masekweng, and Kresan Naidu. The theme for Absolut Invite
2015 was “HANDCRAFT” of the cocktail. This theme emphasized elements such as
craftsmanship, single estate, traceability and one source, which are synonymous
with Absolut Elyx Vodka.
We were treated to a variety of absolut yummy cocktails and pizza while trying out the different cocktails that were prepared by the contestants.
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Brent emerged victorious on the night, presenting his
winning cocktail based on the theme and his knowledge of the brand’s product –
Absolut Elyx. His impeccable knowledge on the industry and the premium vodka
was demonstrated as he answered 20 questions with ease in the Q&A section
of the competition. Brent showed off his sensory ability by identifying
ingredients and raw materials of a variety of drinks. To show off his
creativity, Brent presented a rich scented, tasteful, deliciously presented
cocktail through his interpretation of the theme in the Creative mixing
category.
“Absolut is thrilled to have had
a leg of this Global competition take place in South Africa for the first time.
We are excited to send our best bartender to represent South Africa on an
international stage. Congratulations to our winner Brent Perremere, who clearly
understands Absolut Elyx implicitly and presented us with a delicious cocktail
using his creativity,” said Shirley Mabiletja, Brand Manager for Absolut.
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| Brent |
What’s next for the winner Brent?
Brent will
travel to Ahus Sweden, where the Global final will unfold during May 24–26,
2015. The winner at the Global final will receive an unforgettable trip
to “Tales of the Cocktail” set to take place in New Orleans in the summer of
2015.
Good
luck to Brent and bring the title back home.
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