The Contest:
More than 30 local bartenders took the CFW and Ben Arnold Beverage Company challenge to create two drinks—one based on Grey Goose vodka, another on Gentleman Jack whiskey—to complement the five nights of fashion in Marion Square. After an online vote by fans and fashionistas at charlestonfashionweek.com, five contenders from each category moved on to the main event, a live competition at Club NV. While thirsty partygoers enjoyed sipping the drinks, our panel of judges sampled each, scoring them according to originality, taste, and presentation. Meet our winning mixologists in the Style Lounge, and try the 2012 Top Cocktails for yourself.
2012 Judges:
Brown Forman portfolio manager Orfilio Quintero
Bacardi USA business manager Patrick Martin
Charleston editor-in-chief Darcy Shankland
Food writer Brys Stephens
Taste the Winning Results!
Charleston’s Top Cocktail winners will be pouring their drinks during the Style Lounge pre-parties on:
Wednesday, March 21, 6-7 p.m.
Evan Powell, Gentlemen’s Bet
Thursday, March 22, 6-7 p.m.
Jasmine Beck, The Antipasto Cocktail
