Cocktail Challenge | Stirrings Naked Bartender

It was a battle of the biceps and a challenge in cocktail mixing all at the same time.  Hosted by Stirrings, the line of all natural mixers and bar ingredients, the Naked Bartender Event at the Time Warner Center was the finale to a search for the perfect bar guy that embodied lifestyle of the brand – healthy, happy and, did we mention handsome?

Six shirtless and aproned contestants competed to win the title of Naked Bartender and participated in several rounds of Q&A’s as well as cocktail challenges including the creation of a New York inspired libation and a non-alcoholic mocktail.  Serving as the event’s emcee was Blake Morris from Staffing911 who kept the crowd excited and announced the contestants’ scores.  The bartenders presented to three judges including Joachin Simo, a mixologist from Death & Company, Jody Samuels Ike, Senior Brand Manager Diageo Cocktails and yours truly representing Notes on a Party.  Let’s just say it was a hard day’s work!

Carlo Romero, a former JP Morgan trader turned model, prevailed and will continue to represent Stirrings as the Naked Bartender at industry events and promotions across the country.

Carlo’s winning cocktail recipe below:

Big Apple Fizz
1.5 oz Ketel One
3 oz Stirrings Apple Martini Mix
3.5 oz Stirrings Ginger Ale Soda

Combine all ingredients in a tall glass filled with ice.
Garnish with an apple slice.

PHOTO CREDIT:  Courtesy of Stirrings