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| Matias Grosso Credit: Princess Cruises |
Whenever we see a cruise news item concerning "Bartender of the Year," it always catches our attention. In this case, Matias Grosso, a bartender aboard the Star Princess, will be competing in Rio de Janeiro next month in the Diageo Reserve World Class Bartender of the Year finals. Princess Cruises actually had four bartenders competing in the recent semifinals in Miami. Worldwide, more than 10,000 entrants have been vying for a coveted chance to compete in Rio.
Princess said Grosso earned a place in the finals with his winning cocktail “Spring Dew.” Made from Ciroc vodka, Gewürztraminer wine, seedless red grapes, orange flower water and a small rose petal, Matias said: "The initial idea was to work on aromas and flavors from the garden or countryside. Moreover, I wanted to place emphasis on the characteristics of the main spirits and enhance them with the Gewürztraminer bouquet."
Diageo Reserve World Class 2012 Global Final Week will be held in Rio de Janeiro July 8-12. Good luck, Matias! (BTW -- we love the trophy you got. I think you could make a gallon of martinis in that shaker!) -- Gerry
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