Following an extremely close competition last night, Patrón Tequila has crowned Anneliese Grazioli from Hot Tamale in Darwin as the winner of the Australian and New Zealand Patrón Perfectionists Cocktail Competition.
The finals were held at Panama Dining Room in Fitzroy, Melbourne and were attended by 100 media, trade and VIP guests from across the nation.
The five talented bartenders presented their best Patrón cocktail creation in front of an expert panel of judges that after a long deliberation announced Grazioli with her cocktail, ‘Over & Above’ as the front runner based on appearance, originality, service and flavour.
The judging panel consisted of special guest judge, the creator of Tommy’s margarita and expert on agave - Julio Bermejo, Director of International Marketing at Patrón Tequila.
Grazioli won over judges with her cocktail ‘Over & Above’, which was based on a Manhattan with a twist and includes Patrón Anejo, mango skin vermouth, Patrón Citrónge Mango, martini bitter and lemon myrtle olive oil.
“My cocktail was inspired by anyone and everyone that goes over and above to share agave with the world," she said.
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