- Flor de Caña crowns Dimitris Kaitalidis from Greece as European Champion of the Sustainable Cocktail Challenge
BERLIN, Oct. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At the highly anticipated European Regional Final of the Flor de Caña Sustainable Cocktail Challenge, Dimitris Kaitalidis of Nectar Distillery Bar in Greece was crowned Europe's Most Sustainable Bartender after competing with 8 of the best bartenders to create the most spectacular sustainable cocktail in the region.
The competition took place on October 12 at the prestigious Amano Grand Central Hotel in Berlin during the Bar Convent Berlin (BCB). The jury was made up of some of the most influential personalities in the industry such as Danil Nevsky, CEO of Indie Bartender; Remy Savage, bar owner of Bar with Shapes for a Name in London; Antonio Oliveira, Marketing Manager for Flor de Caña in France; and Louisa Dodd, senior project director for the Sustainable Restaurant Association.
The cocktails were evaluated based on elements such as: the history and inspiration behind the cocktail, the use of sustainable ingredients/techniques, and the level of creativity, in addition to its taste and appearance.
Kaitalidis took first place with their "Tip to Root" cocktail, a cold-infused drink made with leftover citrus cordial, soda made from locally grown tamarillos and repurposed hops from a brewery, and leftover Flor de Caña 12-year-old rum. of cappuccino production, without using energy in the process. In addition to receiving the title of "Flor de Caña Europe's Most Sustainable Bartender", Kaitalidis received a competition trophy made from sustainable materials.
Most importantly, Kaitalidis will have the unique experience of representing the region at the world finals in exotic and tropical Nicaragua in February 2023, with all expenses covered, to compete for the title of "Flor de Caña, el barman most sustainable in the world" and a prize of US$10,000.
"The Flor de Caña Sustainable Cocktail Challenge is a wonderful event that brings together the cocktail community with the common goal of building a greener future," explained Kaitalidis, after being crowned European Champion.
Sean Cavanagh, from the United Kingdom, took second place in the competition and Andrew Watson from Sweden third, receiving trophies and bottles of Flor de Caña.
More than 30 countries participated in the Sustainable Cocktail Challenge, which is a celebration of Flor de Caña's historic commitment to sustainability and its way of sharing and promoting these values with the global cocktail community. In addition to being Carbon Neutral and Fair Trade certified, its rum is distilled using 100% renewable energy, all CO2 emissions during fermentation are captured and recycled, and the brand plants 50,000 trees annually since 2005.
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