Angostura crowns European cocktail champion

Angostura held the European Finals of the International Angostura Cocktail Challenge at UK Rumfest 2010. German mixologist Wolfgang Mayer, who took the European crown, will go through to the grand finale in Trinidad during the world famous carnival in March 2011.

The competition saw12 finalists vying for the European title following months of regional and national competitions.
 
Wolfgang’s winning cocktail ‘Seven Senses’ stood out due its freshness, originality, balance and aftertaste, whilst Wolfgang’s presentation skills were professional, confident and interesting.’
As European winner, Wolfgang will now face winners from North America, South America, Caribbean, Asia, Africa, Trinidad & Tobago and India. The winner of the Global Competition wins a cash prize of US$10,000 and a year-long contract as the global Angostura brand ambassador.

Seven Senses

4cl Angostura Anjeo Rum
2cl Fresh Lime
2cl White Peach Puree
1.5cl Sugar syrup
3 dash Angostura Bitters
0.5cl Raspberry Syrup
2 Sage Leaves

Shake all ingredients and double strain in to a martini glass and garnish with white peach peal and a sage leaf.

1 November 2010 - Felicity Murray