NEW YORK, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The first-ever
entirely digital version of the United States Bartenders' Guild
(USBG) Presents World Class sponsored by Diageo tested the strength
and talent of the nation's top 50 bartenders to name Adam Fournier as the 2021 U.S. Bartender of the
Year. Over the five-day, four-challenge competition, Fournier
impressed judges with his innovative creations, keen attention to
detail and creative showmanship to earn himself the honor of
representing the U.S. in the global finals later this year in
Madrid, Spain.
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"It's an incredible honor to be named U.S. Bartender of the
Year. This success is not only my own, it's a result of the amazing
community around me, my World Class Collective," said Adam Fournier. "After entering my first USBG
Presents World Class sponsored by Diageo program five years ago, it
has been part of my life ever since. The changes this year made it
one of my favorite iterations of the competition because it allowed
me to watch all of the amazing work that went into it. The level of
talent from my fellow competitors was truly inspiring and helps me
appreciate this win even more and want to represent them well as I
continue my journey to the Global Finals."
The USBG's mission is to unite the hospitality industry to
advance professional bartending, and the World Class program in the
U.S. brings together bartenders from across the country to elevate
the craft. The ninth year of this acclaimed program adapted to the
realities of today's climate and allowed each competitor to
virtually showcase their incredible depth of knowledge and
impeccable craft. The regional finals kicked off with the
"Underground Agriculture" challenge that tested competitors'
bartending and storytelling skills. The "Batched and Ready To-Go
Challenge" had competitors create and demonstrate batched
cocktails for at-home enjoyment. The Top 10 finalists competed in
the "Menu Challenge" where they created a menu of seven
cocktails for an assigned bar or restaurant. Lastly, the "Speed
Round" had the Top 5 finalists preparing five classic cocktails
in under five minutes using spirits from the Diageo Reserve
Portfolio.
"The evolution of this USBG World Class program has been amazing
to witness, especially this year as we hosted the first-ever
virtual edition of the competition," said Aaron Gregory Smith, Executive Director of the
USBG. "The growing skill, dedication and integrity in this group
leave me in awe and we are so proud of the success and support that
this program helps to provide for the bartending community."
Cassandra Ericson, Manager of On
Premise Channel Marketing at Diageo North America adds, "The
growing excitement and passion in the this tight-knit community is
inspiring. As a past competitor in the USBG Presents World Class
sponsored by Diageo program, it's astonishing to see how this
program has evolved and been able to adapt to meet the needs of the
industry today. The spirit and dedication we see in this
competition is unparalleled."
Wondering what it takes to earn the title of U.S. Bartender of
the Year? See below for some of Adam
Fournier's recipes created during the competition that
helped take him to the top.
Concordia
Created by 2021 U.S.
Bartender of the Year Adam Fournier
Ingredients:
- 1 oz. Tanqueray 10
- 1 oz. Fino Sherry
- 1 oz. Almond Milk
- 1 oz. Concord Grape Juice
- 0.75 oz. Saba
- 0.5 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a shaker tin.
Whip with three ice cubes. Double strain over crushed ice in a
13.25 oz. Poco style glass. Garnish with a mint plouche and straw.
Cap with more crushed ice and finish with three carbonated
grapes.
Ideal Serve: 13.25 oz. Acopa Poco glass
Piñacillin
Created by
2021 U.S. Bartender of the Year Adam Fournier
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz. Johnnie Walker Black Label
- 0.25 oz. Honey Syrup (2:1)
- 0.25 oz. Ginger Syrup (1:1)
- 0.5 oz. Fresh Lemon
- 0.5 oz. Fresh Pineapple Juice
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients into a cocktail
shaker. Shake with ice until fully diluted and aerated. Double
strain over fresh ice. Using a spray bottle, mist the top of the
drink with Lagavulin 16. Garnish with two trimmed pineapple
fronds.
Ideal Serve: Rocks glass
Cocktails created for the duration of this year's competition
can be found on Instagram using the handle @WorldClassUS. When
showcasing your own mixology or sampling award-winning recipes from
this year's competitors, USBG World Class Sponsored by Diageo
reminds you to do so responsibly.
For additional information about the program and for details on
the upcoming global competition, follow hashtags #worldclassus,
#worldclass2021 and #roadtomadrid on Twitter and Instagram, and
check us out online at http://worldclass.usbg.org and
http://usbg.org.
About USBG
Founded in 1948, the United States Bartenders' Guild®️ is a
non-profit professional society of bartenders and other hospitality
professionals uniting the hospitality community to advance
professional bartending. The USBG believes that every US bartender
achieves greater personal and professional success by connecting to
diverse local and national hospitality communities. Through our
network of over 40 communities nationwide, the USBG connects
members with peer-to-peer learning, expert instruction, community
service projects, and skills-based competition.
About Diageo
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an
outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and
Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff,
Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Casamigos and Don Julio tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys,
Tanqueray and Guinness.
Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and
the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and our products are sold in more
than 180 countries around the world. For more information about
Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at
www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking
resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways
to share best practice.
Follow us on Twitter for news and information about Diageo North
America: @Diageo_NA.
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