World fashionable Rum Captain Morgan added spice, spirit and flair to the Lagos Cocktail Week 2024 with its highly anticipated Bar conflict successful a showdown held connected October 31st astatine the Balmoral Convention Center.
Two top-tier mixologists battled it retired successful a task to alteration its classical signature Captain Morgan and Cola (Rum & cola) cocktail to a masterpiece with Nigerian-inspired twists.
Both contenders competing for a expansive prize of ₦500,000 and a assistance for the Global Bartenders Exam, the mixologists dazzled with their creations, storytelling, and presentation.
Aliri Rosemary Chinyere emerged victorious with her creation, the Captain Morgan Shombo—a fusion of saccharine berries and zesty citrus, steeped successful Nigerian civilization and crafted with precision.
Her show captivated the audience, embodying the tone of Captain Morgan: bold, fun, and unforgettable.
Rosemary expressed her excitement, saying, “I consciousness ace excited, and this is similar a imagination travel true!
This acquisition has been thing abbreviated of amazing, and I can’t hold to instrumentality what I’ve learned to the adjacent level.
It’s an grant to beryllium a portion of this and showcase my look of the Captain Morgan signature cocktail!”
The Head of Mainstream Spirits, Guinness Nigeria, Uche Onwudiwe added, “Rosemary’s cocktail embodied Captain Morgan’s adventurous tone and creativity. Her twist connected our classical Captain & Cola showcased what it means to ‘Spice On’ portion reflecting the vibrancy and creativity of Nigerian culture.
We look guardant to seeing however she and others proceed to animate the satellite of mixology!”
In summation to Aliri’s expansive prize, the second-place bartender was awarded a Curated Captain Morgan Experience Box featuring Captain Morgan cocktail starter battalion and different goodies.
The Captain Morgan Bar Battle was so an acquisition filled with unforgettable moments arsenic attendees immersed themselves successful the vibrant satellite of Captain Morgan, enjoying its signature cocktail, and unsocial adventures that demonstrated Captain Morgan’s dedication to crafting experiences that are fun, bold and adventurous arsenic its celebrated spiced rum.
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About Captain Morgan
Captain Morgan is simply a legendary marque known for its deliciously aureate and ultra-smooth premium tone portion enjoyed worldwide.
For those seeking fun, excitement, and unforgettable moments, Captain Morgan is the eventual companion successful each adventure.