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I held an original cocktail contest with my followers and subscribers. The contest was simple, create an original cocktail using south american flavors & spirits for a chance to win a grand prize of $500! In this video we go over each of the finalists and award the winner!
Overwhelmed by the staggering creativity of over 100 submissions, we painstakingly narrowed down the field to six exceptional finalists. Each cocktail tells a unique story, drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of South and Latin American flavors and spirits.
First up is Michael's "Astronauta" cocktail, a delightful blend of silver cachaça, lime juice, and apricot preserves, garnished with a touch of spicy salt.
‪@mikeshardreviews4154‬
Next, Keith presents his "São Paulo Sour," featuring an exotic blend of Brazil nuts-infused cachaça, Chinola, and a hint of black walnut bitters.
Brazil Nut Orgeat:
1 cup Brazil Nuts
3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
6 oz Water
0.5 oz Vodka
1 tsp Orange Flower Water
1/4 tsp Xanthan Gum
Roughly Chop Brazil Nuts and toast in 400F oven for ~5 minutes, stirring occasionally. After toasting add to food processor and process until coarsely ground (careful not to make nut butter).
In a saucepan bring the water and sugar to a boil until sugar is dissolved. Add nuts and let simmer for 5 minutes. Let the mixture rest for 8-12 hours. Pass mixture through a nut milk bag to separate nut pieces. Add Vodka, Orange Flower Water, and Xanthan Gum. Bottle and store in refrigerator.
Jordan introduces us to the "Desert's Kiss," a simple yet tantalizing concoction infused with cucumber, cilantro, and Ancho Reyes chili liqueur.
Jordan's IG: / barcarrot
Aidan presents his bold creation, "Wrong Way Up the Rum Way," a daring blend of Novo Fogo cachaça, Ron Colón red banana rum, and a tantalizing red pepper shrub.
Aidan's IG: / sterg_a
Then, indulge in the "Pera Pera" cocktail created by Kat Spzuk, crafted by our contestant using pear purée, Bel Brette pear cognac liqueur, and a hint of Yuzu for a bright, refreshing twist.
Finally, we're introduced to the "Alabado Sea Ekeko," a divine creation inspired by the Bolivian God of prosperity. Delight in the complex interplay of Singani 63, aloe liqueur, and green chartreuse, elevated by a hint of Sherry and saline solution.
Jessie's IG: / jessiewohlers
Stay tuned for future contests, where we'll continue to explore the endless possibilities of mixology. Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content and exciting giveaways!
Thank you to everyone who participated, and congratulations to the winner on their well-deserved victory. Cheers to a world of endless inspiration and unforgettable flavors!
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[@Barcarrot]

Thanks so much for this opportunity Lui! Can’t explain how much it meant to see you enjoy something I created! Great talking to you and I’m so honored to have my drink included with these awesome creations!!

[@mikeshardreviews4154]

Thanks again for hosting such a fun competition Lui! It was great getting to chat with you about the drink and see so many great finalists! Can’t wait for the next one! Congrats on the win Jessie! Very well deserved! 😁😁😁

[@keithfleming3042]

Lots of fun coming up with a recipe to submit - I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'll have to try the others, especially the winner

[@juliegauthier3247]

Wow! Thats sounds amazing, I need to go buy all the ingredients for the Sao Paulo Sour. Fun Contest

[@Michelle-1]

This should have so many more views! Wow. Great job everyone. Thank you for the Brazil Nut Orgeat recipe, too!

[@Lui_Fern]

Thank you 😁🙏🏼 Im happy you think so

[@mitchellpark7157]

Thank you for hosting such a cool competition! Even though my drink didn't make the video cut, it was a blast to create and enter!

[@Lui_Fern]

Thank you for participating! It was really fun to do!

[@miksologia]

Congrats to the winner and all the finalists. They sound like they deserved to be at the top.

[@numanuma20]

Those were some creative people. I don’t think I could come up with drinks like that.

[@sliceofsparta8985]

Love this idea, Lui! All the finalists looked fantastic! You gotta do this again, either open ended or maybe a tequila-based competition. I got something in mind 😈

[@Lui_Fern]

We certainly will be doing this again in the future

[@jjmboston5832]

this was a great vid. Thanks for branching out Lui. Congrats to all winners...and submissions.

[@Lui_Fern]

Thanks my friend! Happy you enjoyed this video!

[@jmpiper11]

You're such a great figure in the cocktail space, thanks for everything you do. Love you Lui

[@Lui_Fern]

Thank you so much! Happy you enjoyed the video and thank you for the kind words

[@JessicaWohlers-e9f]

THANK YOU LUIZ! I appreciate you!

[@jeffb1013]

wow... i've got work to do before the next competition, awesome cocktails

[@andressandoval9043]

Cool competition and great video! All the cocktails looked amazing 👀

[@Lui_Fern]

Thank you 😋

[@als.2983]

Lui, great to see the decision was a tough one. You mentioned final two ... which one was the runner up?

[@jameslopez958]

Very Creative Cocktail Ideas 💡👍❤️

[@Lui_Fern]

Thank you! 😊 I thought so too

[@scottmuggleton6856]

Wow! Those all sound killer!

[@WhiskeyBulldawg]

I love your content, your delivery and your authentic love of your craft . As a tip, please speak slower and enunciate more precisely when giving the name of you restaurant. It is often not distinguishable in the videos and the captions do not display it correctly when you speak it as a native Spanish speaker would. Do not do yourself the disservice of glossing over your primary business name. Salud!

[@ssds86]

Growing that hair out? Looks cool❤

[@tularjaggs334]

Is it 4 drops or 4 dashes of saline? Yikes.

[@Surgical13]

Not 1 tequila cocktail

[@Lui_Fern]

Lol.... You sounds disappointed

[@peterthomas3207]

great concept. Who were the "silver" and "bronze" winners?