…..Now in its third year, the Appleton Estate Remixology Bartender Challenge is a dynamic showcase of creativity, skill, and passion behind the bar. The country’s best bartenders are challenged to create an expertly balanced Appleton Estate Reserve cocktail inspired by their favorite song, all the while putting on a terrific show for industry leaders, cocktail enthusiasts, and other special guests.
Congratulations to New York’s Lubens Besse and San Francisco’s Dan Stahl, who will move on to compete in this year’s Appleton Estate Remixology Bartender Challenge finals in New York City. There, Lubens, Dan, and the finalists from Boston and Miami will vie for the title of Appleton Estate 2012 Remixology Champ and a lavish, all-expenses-paid Appleton Estate experience in Jamaica. Lubens won for his “Free Jamaica” cocktail, inspired by Bob Marley’s “Exodus,” and Dan impressed judges with his “Twist & Stout” cocktail, inspired by The Beatles’ song “Twist and Shout.” Check out videos and photos of both bartenders as they mix their cocktails. Want to try these award winning cocktails? Don’t worry we’ve got you covered. Check out their winning recipes below.
Free Jamaica By Lubens Besse
Imperial 9 & Mr. H at the Mondrian Soho – New York 
- 1½ oz Appleton Estate Reserve
- ¾ oz Lime juice
- ¾ oz Velvet falernum
- ½ oz Jamaican black bean soup
Garnish with lime wedge.
Twist & Shout By Dan Stahl
Rickhouse – San Francisco
- 1½ oz Appleton Estate Reserve
- ¾ oz Fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz Rhum Clement Creole Shrubb
- ½ oz Honey syrup
- ½ oz Egg whites
- 1 oz Old Rasputin Imperial Stout
Place all ingredients except stout in shaker. Dry shake, then shake vigorously with ice. Strain into a fizz glass, and top with 1 oz. Old Rasputin Stout. Garnish with a big horse’s neck orange twist and fresh grated cinnamon.
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