This cocktail draws inspiration from the salty shores of Jerez in Spain. Where ancient bodegas house barrel upon barrel of sherry. In these Soleras we find a veil of “Flor” that guards the sherry from oxygen until it dies. Insert the oxidation that is Murder On The Dance Floor.
I was once a part of a hardcore/bartender fusion project hailing from upstate NY with close ties to CT called Crushed Ice. We had an epic tour in the Denver area. Everything north of the Bronx is Toronto.
The competition begins with 11 contestants, an online public vote narrows it down to the top six finalists.
The top 6 bartenders with the most votes will compete live at Stranahan’s Distillery on November 14th. Sample cocktails from the city’s best bartenders and cast your vote to crown the Barrel Royale Champion!