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Win the GCP11

By Javier Bravo

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What is the first thing that comes to

your mind when you think of GVine?

� For me is fun!

� Why?- See next slide

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What is the GCP?

� Marketing tool? Probably not

� Taking bartending to new heights? Yes

� Great way to win Money/ Holidays/ Fame! Definitely

� But first you have to win, here is how:

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GCP Experience

� Best in class, why?

 ±All aspects of bartending tested.

 ± World class product, company, host/ hostess.

 ± Small group of bartenders: 12 finalist, great to

know each other, friends for life!

 ± A cocktail competition, yes, but in a different

way!

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Javier Bravo

� Born in Galicia, Spain.

� Inexplicably moved to Ireland 5 yearsago.

� Engineer + Bartender= Engi-tender?

� Work at Long Island cocktail bar, Cork.

� Represented Ireland 5 times ininternational cocktail competitions.

� And ladiesI´m single!!!

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Rule Number 1

� Do as I say, not as I did!

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Rule Number 2

� Study the rules

 ± As in all exams, most fuck ups

come from not reading the 

questions!

 ± Take advantage of them- They 

will point you to what the 

 judges most want to win.

� Who are the judges?

 ± Find out what they like?

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Rule Number 3

� Preparation, Preparation, Preparation...

 ± It is easy to be good, if you like what you do.

 ±

It is possible to be very good, if you like what youdo, train hard and put passion/heart/soul on it.

 ± It is very difficult to be the best, only one wins!

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Rule Number 4

� Be in to be the winner.

� But, dont forget to have f un!

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Rule Number 5

� Drink (water) like a fish!

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Drink Break!

� Eastern Promise

 ± Muddle 3 Kumquart & 5 Cardamon seeds.

 ± (1/2oz) Lemon juice & (1/2oz) simple syrup

 ± 2 dashes Celery bitters.

 ± (1/2oz) Elderflower liquor & (1/4oz) Pear liquor.

 ± (1 1/2) GVine Floraison.

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Challenge 1: Aroma Exam

� Prevent a cold the day before!

�Classify in your head aromas (fruit, floral, spicy, Roasted)-to

narrow down options

�

Know aromas of main ginbotanicals, this is a gin comp!

� Practice, practice, practice...

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Challenge 2 & 3: Speed Drinkmaking/

Free pouring

� 100% in your control, opportunity to shine.

� Familiarise yourself with venue on arrival.

�Practice, practice and practice... and practice!

� Make it difficult for yourself, put yourself under

pressure. (Music, light, wet hands, correcting

errors)

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Challenge 4: Gin Nosing- tasting

� After 6 years of university, 100+ exams, this

has been the hardest one, scope is massive!

�

List characteristics of every gin.� Clasify gin (strong juniper, New Western Dry,

aged, Old Tom)

�

On tasting, you can also nose gins again!� And

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Challenge 4: Gin Nosing- tasting

� Pray all you know!

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Challenge 5: Gin Written Examination

� Study but dont

overkill yourself!

 ± Time management is

critical, you only havea set number of hours

to prep the comp!

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Drink Break!

� Thompson Cocktail

 ± Muddle 6 White Grapes.

 ±

(1/4oz) sugar syrup. ± (1/4oz) Elderflower liquor.

 ± (1oz) Lemon infused Ciroc vodka.

 ± (1oz) GVine Nouaison.

 ± Top up with Sav Blanc.

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Challenge 6: Gvine Spring Ball

� Bar Decoration

 ± Make it look personal, at all costs 

get noticed, stand out!

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Challenge 6: Gvine Spring Ball

� Signature GVine Cocktail ± Make GVine shine- Demonstrate 

the qualities of the brand.

 ± Name : evoke thoughts of romance and style, soundappealing and be able to orderedin a bar.

 ± Make it again and again, check thebalance, make variations, dont just cling to your first idea, polishit until it has all the characteristicsyou want.

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Challenge 6: Gvine Spring Ball

� Cocktail Sales

 ± Select 3 cockails, think who are they f or? Most

likely you will not be serving Dry Martinies!

 ±The fewer the ingredients the better, rememberthe aim is sale 300+!

 ± Classic ingredients impress judges.

 ± Prep fast, time is gold! Have a task list!

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Challenge 6: Gvine Spring Ball

� Cocktail Sales

 ± The need for Speed!

The aim is 300+

 ± How to handle stress,

suggestions?

Have a St. Patrick's Surprise

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New Challenges

� Guess Lecturer

 ± Pay attention & Take notes.

�

Make your own gin ± Dont forget to dilute the mixture. Ask Phil why?

 ± Think of a picture:

� Canvas (neutral spirit) and

� Colors

 ± Fragile botanicals: flowers, herbs and

 ± Tough botanicals: roots and seeds.

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What is in for this comp!

� Speed & efficiency.

� Sensorial Memory.

�Product knowledge.

� Charming and hosting customers.

� Bartender brotherhood.

� Fun, fun, fun!Because G´Vine = Fun

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What is not in for this comp!

� IBA rules.

� Beautiful expensive glassware!

�Presentation & Story behinddrink.

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If you get to Cognac, always remember

who brought you there- because I do!

Thanks for your time.