The 2010 Taste the Tropics Challenge was a great program this year. 6 Top Bartenders Competed in the Grand Finale in Miami and all were superb and outstanding. The 2010 Overall Winner was Jaders Calcano, Intercontinental Hotel in Puerto Rico. Please check back for the 2011 Dates and Locations which will be coming soon as the program continues to expand and reach new markets. Bringing the tropics to your neighborhood soon.
2010 Taste Tour
This year’s program highlighted 3 of the best cities in America: Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami and two of the most beautiful tropical locations: Aruba and Puerto Rico. Share our journey and we look forward to having you be a part of Taste 2011 as we continue to elevate the craft of bartending to new [...]
Meet The Trainer
TONY ABOU-GANIM The Modern Mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim is the author of the recently released book “ The Modern Mixologist: Contemporary Classic Cocktails.” This in-depth look into Tony’s take on modern day cocktails, featuring spirits and ingredients available to today’s Mixologist, both professional and amateur alike but not forsaking classic traditions and techniques. This entertaining and informative journey [...]
Winners Circle
The 2010 Taste tour has seen some of the best bartenders in the country stepping into the spotlight. The recipes have been creative and original and would be an asset to an menu. Each location had the top 12 recipes selected as the finalists who competed in the mix-off. The winners of each location will [...]
