Cocktail Challenge In Search Of…
THE YBOR COCKTAIL  

1 Winner and 2 Runners Up

Ybor (ee-bor) City, birthplace of the Cuba Libre, more commonly called the Rum and Coke, has its roots steeped in Rum. The drink of the Cuban Revolution in the late 19 th Century is still the most popular cocktail consumed in this city, also called Guava City . Early settlers came in search of Guava fruit, but, while Guava was not plentiful, they saw the potential of the area and, resultantly, Vicente Martinez Ybor founded the first cigar cactory here.

Also known as Cigar City and currently a melting pot of all ethnicities, the founding ‘tampenas’ were primarily from Cuba, Spain and Italy, so Ybor City was also referred to as Florida’s Latin Quarter. Ybor City ’s illustrious history and proud heritage have nurtured the thirst of thousands of patrons who visit the area each year. It’s time to create a cocktail that represents this new period of revitalization and tastes, while paying homage to its rich and colorful history.

Bartenders, Bar Chefs & Mixologists are invited to compete in creating the YBOR COCKTAIL. The key ingredient: Guava fruit…  

Rules…

• Guava fruit/juice must be an ingredient
• No more than 5 total ingredients
• Rimming and garnish are not considered ingredients (feel free to garnish)
• Must be 21 or older to participate
• Must use ingredients readily available nationwide
• Must be his/her original creation
• Must be able to submit a complete recipe, with instructions and photograph of the cocktail
• Use only rums, rhums and cachacas as the base spirit

Judging…

Cocktail entries will be judged based upon 50 percent taste & 50 percent creativity & originality by judges including (but not limited to) Dori Bryant, President, Polished Palate; Yuri Kato, Publisher, COCKTAIL TIMES; Gary Regan, President, Cocktails in the Country.  Note: Other judges may include our sponsors, local officials and journalists. Winning cocktails will be announced on February 28. All 3 cocktails will be served at the International Cane Spirits Festival® and Tasting Competition from March 22-25 inclusive.

Winners will receive…

• Dedicated Press Release from Polished Palate with brief bio on the winners
• Photos and Recipes on Polished Palate website, with bios
• Dedicated Press Release on Cocktail Times, with photos and recipes
• Coverage submitted to national, regional and local Trade and Consumer Media
• Special gift from our sponsors

 Submission Deadline…

Please send recipes to Dori Bryant at info@polishedpalate.com by midnight, March 10, 2006. Please ensure your Name, Phone Number, Email Address and Company Name is included with the submission.