Heat 4 of the Sputnik UKBG Cocktail Challenge 2006
 A Mixologist from Selfridges came first in the 4th heat of the Sputnik UKBG Cocktail Challenge in Brighton recently. The competition challenges the nation’s leading mixologists to create one-of-a-kind cocktails using original Sputnik Vodka and its three flavours Rose Petal, Basil and Horseradish vodkas.
The battle kicked off on May 8 in Edinburgh and on Monday, June 12 at Above Audio in Brighton, 24 of the city’s most talented mixologists astounded a full house with their original Sputnik-based cocktails. The winners of the Brighton heat will now go on to the final on July 23 taking place at Fifty in London and compete for the grand prize - £5,000 and the chance to represent the UK in the International Bartenders’ Association World Final in Greece in October!
The crowd eagerly watched the evening’s competition which took place at the main bar on the ground floor of the club. The judges scrutinised each drink based on aroma, taste and presentation and awarded each mixologist points based on their technical skills.
Following are the results that were announced just before midnight to the cheering crowd:
1st Mixologist: Andrea Rinaldi
Bar:Selfridges & Co
Drink: ‘Golden Sputnik’
Ingredients:
50ml Sputnik Basil
20 ml Blue Curacao
130 ml Lemonade
5 Basil Leaves
Garnish: 24 Carat Gold
2nd Mixologist:Gregor de Gruyther
Venue:Ronnie Scott’s
3rd Mixologist:Barry Riley
Venue: Above Audio
4th Mixologist: Davide Trupia
Venue: Manor House Hotel
RRP for a bottle of Sputnik is £11.99 and it is available at Oddbins, Whistlestop, Unwins, Wine Cellar, Booze buster, Mulberry Wines (Brighton), Gerry’s Wine Shop (London), and selected style bars nationwide.
For more information visit www.sputnikvodka.com
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