Micah Olson - Bar Crudo

Micah Olson - Bar Crudo

Bar Crudo
Phoenix

Micah Olson is the owner and mixologist at Bar Crudo in Phoenix. Crudo is a small neighborhood cocktail bar which focuses on seasonal garden to glass cocktails. Before starting Crudo, Micah worked at Merc Bar in Phoenix as head mixologist, and previously was the sommelier/wine buyer, bar manager and mixologist at...

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  • Do your cocktails tell a story? Do you love gin?

    Caorunn Small Batch Scottish Gin is on a worldwide search for Storytellers. They invite you to inspire them with your unique take on Caorunn and entertain them with your world-class bartending skills and storytelling talent. They’re looking for an original drink, with its roots in the true ‘classic’ cocktails which draws inspiration from one or more of Caorunn’s five Celtic botanicals – Rowan Berry, Coul Blush Apple, Heather, Dandelion and Bog Myrtle.

    If you’re attending Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans this year, enter online for a chance to compete at the U.S. Finals on July 26th. The top U.S. storyteller will represent the United States in the Caorunn Global Cocktail Competition and win an unforgettable journey to Scotland’sSpeyside, including the Global Final in Edinburgh, and an exclusive tour of the BalmenachDistillery with Caorunn Gin Master Simon Buley.

    The Caorunn storyteller will make an exceptional drink with style and substance, while embodying the best traditions of bartender character. Entries accepted through May 20, 2012.Four finalists will be chosen to compete in front of a panel of judges, consisting of cocktail writers, industry experts and Caorunn Gin Master Simon Buley, at Tales of the Cocktail 2012. The winner will also join the finalists from four other countries to compete in The Global Final taking place at Bramble Bar in Edinburgh, Scotland on September 3rd, 2012. The 2012 Global Cocktail winner will receive a cash prize and their winning drinks will be promoted worldwide as signature Caorunn cocktails.Submissions accepted Februray 13- May 20, 2012. Go to http://www.caorunngin.com/storytellers/ for more information. If you need samples email Sam at ssantos@interbevgroup.com.

  • Hanna Lee Communications, Inc., an award-winning agency specialized in spirits, food, wine, and lifestyle PR and event management, is seeking out the best new cocktail creations that harness Louis Royer “Force 53” VSOP Fine Champagne Cognac.  At 106 proof, this bold spirit, currently the highest proof Cognac available in the U.S., offers complexity and great finesse.  Its strength enables Louis Royer “Force 53” VSOP Cognac to stand up to mixing in any cocktail and its versatility makes it a year-round favorite.  Six “Show Me the Proof!” finalists will be chosen to compete in New York City.

    The Prize: An educational trip to France to learn the intricacies of Louis Royer Cognac’s production in Jarnac, experience its Cognac heritage dating back to 1853, meet its fifth generation Master Selector and Master Distiller, as well as spend two nights in Paris to experience the City of Lights’ sophisticated cocktail culture.

    How to Apply: Go to  www.shakestir.com/louisroyer for details. 

     


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