Patrón Perfectionists
THE PATRÓN PERFECTIONISTS 2023 GLOBAL FINAL EVENT IS NOW UNDERWAY!
The global finals event is culmination of efforts and a one-of-a-kind community building experience in Mexico as creative cocktails, global education series, mentorship sessions, and national finals come together in a legendary week at Hacienda PATRÓN. 15 bartenders from across the globe have gathered to delve into the Mexican spirit of PATRÓN Tequila and undertake a new series of challenges from which one will be crowned PATRÓN Perfectionists global champion.
Stay tuned to academiapatron.com and Academia PATRÓN social channels for coverage and updates. A new Global Champion is soon to be named!
INTRODUCING THE JUDGES FOR THE 2023 PATRÓN PERFECTIONISTS GLOBAL FINALS!
PATRÓN tequila has unveiled the panel of judges traveling to Hacienda PATRÓN. An inspirational and diverse crowd of leaders from different fields within the global hospitality industry, all sharing a passion for top Tequila and mixology, will be formed of seven judges:
- Ivy Mix, co-owner of Leyenda bar & Fiasco! wine & spirits shop, co-founder of Speed Rack, and author of Spirits of Latin America, joining from Brooklyn, NY.
- LP O’Brien, award-winning mixologist, winner of Netflix’s Drink Masters, CEO and founder LP Drinks and Focus on Health, joining from Washington DC.
- Haba Flores, beverage consultant and tequila aficionados, boasting a bartending experience in some of Guadalajara’s most acclaimed venues such as El Gallo Cantinero, Salon Candela and Matilde Mi Amor.
- Sandrae Lawrence, founder and editor of award-winning media outlet The Cocktail Lovers magazine and podcast, joining from London.
- Tara Fougner, co-founder and CEO of Thirsty Media, award-winning journalist, community leader and content creator from the Bar World Top 100 Most Influential list, joining from Miami, FL.
- Giulia Cuccurullo, 2020 PATRÓN Perfectionists Global Winner and Head Bartender of Artesian, joining from London.
- Harrison Kenney, 2022 PATRÓN Perfectionists Global Winner and GM of Bar Planet, joining from Sydney.
- Ana Martorell, educator, chef and founder of restaurants Aida and OXA Cocina única, joining from Mexico City.
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Meet this year's Global Finalists
