Ireland 42 Below Vodka Competition Winning Cocktail Video – “The Teasing Bee”

Posted on September 16, 2009 by adminmax

and the winner is..
Max La Rocca
Thanks to all the team and Alan Kavanagh for the support

ENG: The 42 Below Vodka Cocktail World Cup is the most extreme cocktail competition on the planet. 42 brave mixologists from the world’s best celebrity- and style-bars descend on the world’s adventure New Zealand for a week of masterful mixology.

They will battle it out, country vs country through gruelling cocktail challenges to take home the winning title.

Regional finals take place in cities around the world to find each country’s most worthy mixologist.

Source: CocktailWorldCup and Bartender.ie

The Irish session in Cork, judged by Karen Halpin, Nigel Tynan (Editor of Licensing World), Nick Murnier (Maitre D Hell’s Kitchen/ Celebrity Chef/ Restaurateur) and UK Best Bartender Andy Pearson, has been held at Suas Roof Top Lounge where Relais & Chateaux “Sheen Falls Lodge” Bartender Max La Rocca won the competition amongst many of the best Bartenders in the country and putting Sheen Cocktail Bar among the best Hotel Cocktail Bars in Ireland.

Max La Rocca, Andy Ferreira and Aaron Wall will represent Ireland in New Zealand against the rest of the world in March 2010.

Again the Sheen Cocktail Bar is a guarantee of best quality and professionalism…..

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IT: La 42 Below Vodka Cocktail World Cup è la competizione più estrema cocktail del pianeta. 42 coraggiosi mixologists dei migliori bar del globo sbarcheranno sull’avventurosa Nuova Zelanda per una settimana di mixology spettacolare e si contenderanno, paese contro paese, attraverso sfide estenuanti di cocktail per portare a casa il titolo vincente.

Le finali regionali si svolgono nelle città in tutto il mondo per trovare il Mixologist più degno di ogni paese.

Fonte: CocktailWorldCup e Bartender.ie

La sessione Irlandese di Cork, giudicata da Karen Halpin, Nigel Tynan (Editore di “Licensing World”), Nick Murnier (Maitre D Hell’s Kitchen/ Celebrity Chef/ Restaurateur) e dal miglior Barman del Regno Unito Andy Pearson, si é svolta al Suas Roof Top Lounge dove il Barman del Relais & Chateaux “Sheen Falls Lodge” Max La Rocca ha vinto la competizione tra i migliori Barmen del paese collocando Sheen Cocktail Bar tra i migliori Hotel Cocktail Bar in Irlanda.

Max La Rocca, Andy Ferreira e Aaron Wall rappresenteranno l’Irlanda in Nuova Zelanda contro il resto del mondo nel marzo 2010.

Ancora una volta lo Sheen Cocktail Bar è una garanzia di qualità e professionalità …..

42 Below Vodka Competition 2009 in Cork – Ireland

Posted on September 10, 2009 by adminmax

..back office preparation

at work…..for a living

My “42 Raspberry Street” Cocktail

Alan Kavanagh settin’ up

high level jury

..amazing drinks

..and pairings

My “The Teasing Bee” Cocktail

great ambassador!
and the winner is..
Max La Rocca
Thanks to all the team and Alan Kavanagh for the support

Deconstructed Negroni @ Sheen Bar

Posted on September 3, 2009 by adminmax

Let’s start with some drinks…

– Tanqueray 10
– “Punt e Mes” Sweet Vermouth
– Orange Bitters
– Campari foam
– Thin stripes of orange peel for the garnish

The Sheen Cocktail Bar

Posted on September 2, 2009 by adminmax

..with passion..
The Sheen Bar Team:
Salvatore Camagna
Max La Rocca
Tomek
Emily

Sheen Falls Lodge in The Ireland Whiskey Trail

Posted on August 11, 2009 by adminmax

Sheen Bar @ Sheen Falls Lodge and its staff

Salvatore Camagna
Tomek
Max La Rocca
Emily

with its extensive range of Irish Whiskeys that includes many rarities, are glad to announce to be part of the IRELAND WHISKEY TRAIL an incredible guide to everything that is best about the magic of whiskey and whiskey distilling in Ireland.

In search of the perfect ice and its history

Posted on July 15, 2009 by adminmax

A bit of history first..

The first ice shipping in 1806?

Frederic Tudor the “Ice King”

James Harrison and the Ice Machine

Origin of Refrigeration

Ice balls carving @ St George Hotel- Rome

Here are some interesting articles about the “modern bartender never ending search” for the best ice for his drinks..and related stuff…..for you to enjoy.
If you wish to suggest more links on the topic, please send me an email (or post a comment) in order to publish them.

Angus Winchester @ Webtender

2 excellent articles on shaking and dilution.

The Science of Shaking 1

The Science of Shaking 2

Diageo World Class Ireland – Dublin

Posted on July 5, 2009 by adminmax

ENG:
Many many compliments to Mr Sean Muldoon from the Merchant Hotel in Belfast for winning the Irish World Class!!
Thanks to Salvatore Camagna for giving me the chance to be on his side in the competition and to Martin Duffy for introducing me to the Irish Bartending Community!

IT:
Complimenti a Sean Muldoon del Merchant Hotel in Belfast per aver vinto il World Class Irlandese!!
Grazie a Salvatore Camagna per avermi dato l’opportunità di essere al suo fianco nella competizione e a Martin Duffy per avermi introdotto alla comunità dei Bartenders Irlandesi!