Raleigh mixologist's cocktail gains national recognition
Raleigh mixologist Kevin Barrett, who invents cocktails at Dram & Draught, has been named a finalist in the USBG Make It Exotico Competition.
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His submission, "Samba in the Rain," won him and all-expense paid trip to New Orleans, where he will compete against six other finalists in July. The grand prize is a trip to Exotico Tequila's distillery in Jalisco, Mexico.
In the Feb. 6 competition, mixologists had a maximum of seven minutes to make their cocktails for four judges, who graded the drinks on appearance, aroma, creativity, taste and overall impression. Every contestant was required to use Exotico Tequila.
Here's how you can make the recipe at home:
- 1.5 oz. Exotico Tequila Blanco
- 3 oz. soda water
- 1 oz. Aperol
- .75 oz. lemon juice
- .5 oz. agave syrup
- 4 dashes Sombra Mezcal
Combine all ingredients except Mezcal in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain over ice into a collins glass. Top with soda water and add dashes or spritz of Mezcal. Garnish with lemon wheel and pomegranate seed "flower" and serve.
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