Challenge winner receives a trip for two anywhere in the world
Pavan invites bartenders from around the country to showcase their talents by creating original sangria recipes inspired by their dream escape destinations
Due to the overwhelming response, Pavan Liqueur announces that it has extended the submission deadline for The Pavan Sangria Challenge to October 25th. The Pavan Sangria Challenge invites bartenders from around the country to showcase their talents by creating original Pavan sangria recipes inspired by the dream escape destination of their choice. The Challenge’s winner will be rewarded with the ultimate prize of a dream trip for two anywhere in the world!
Named after the classic 16th century dance of the peacock, Pavan is a delicate and complex liqueur, crafted with petite Muscat grapes from the renowned AOC (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée) region of Frontignan and a touch of fine orange blossoms. A perfect base for an elevated sangria and in other simple, refreshing cocktails, Pavan celebrates the colors and flavors of the Mediterranean.
Pavan Sangria Challenge entrants are challenged to draw inspiration from their dream destination using original ingredients local to their chosen locale and an individual twist on traditional sangria that epitomizes the good life, vacation, travel and the longing to escape the ordinary. The Pavan sangria creations will be judged on quality and taste, visual presentation, creativity and representation of dream destination.
To enter, bartenders submit their original sangria recipes to pavan-sangria.com by October 25th for a chance to be selected as a semifinalist. Semifinalists will be chosen from the entries by a panel of expert judges, including cocktail writer, author and spirits industry legend Gaz Regan and Pavan Master Blender Pascal Ribes, to move through to the semifinal events in Los Angeles, Miami, New York and San Francisco. Semifinalists will prepare their batched sangria recipe for judges, consumers and trade guests. Props and costumes are encouraged to liven up their dream escape theme!
Five finalists will present their prized sangria creations at an exclusive final event in Key West on February 8, 2014. All finalists will be provided with transportation and accommodations. While one entrant from each event will progress to the finals, an additional wildcard will also be chosen to compete in the People’s Choice round on Pavan’s Facebook page. The wildcard with the most votes will proceed to the Pavan Sangria Challenge Final. Consumers who vote on Facebook for their favorite wildcard semifinalist are also entered to win a trip for two to the finals in Key West. The Facebook People’s Choice voting will be January 6 – 20.
WHEN/WHERE:
- October 25 – Submission period ends
- October 30 – Semifinalists announced
- November 11 – 24 – Semifinals Events
* Transportation and accommodations for semifinalists will not be provided
November 11 – San Francisco
El Techo de Lolinda
2518 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
6-9pm
November 17 – Miami Beach
The Broken Shaker
2727 Indian Creek Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33140
4-7pm
November 19 – New York
King & Grove Williamsburg
160 North 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249
6-9pm
November 24 – Los Angeles
41 Ocean Club
1541 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
4-7pm
January 6 – 20 – Peoples Choice competition open on Facebook
January 23 – Wildcard winner announced
February 8, 2014 – Final Event in Key West, FL
About Pavan Liqueur
Named after the classic 16th century dance of the peacock, Pavan is crafted with fine Muscat grapes from the renowned AOC (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée) region of Frontignan, where vineyards are surrounded by seaside air and gentle hills. Long exposure to the sun and proximity to the sea provide the perfect conditions for the Muscat vines to thrive, producing small berries that are naturally sweet and rich n aromas. The Muscat grapes are handpicked, pressed and blended with fine grape-based spirits. The “vin de liqueur” is then aged two to three years in oak casks dating back to the 19th century, allowing the blend to mature slowly while retaining the original aromas and freshness of the grape. Finally, the Muscat “vin de liqueur” is blended with a touch of fine orange blossoms from the Mediterranean. This infusion gives Pavan its aromatic citrus notes and characteristic freshness.
