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2. James Grant of YEG’s Little Hong Kong has officially been named Bartender of the Year 2021, beating out 10 other skilled mixologists from across the country. Little Hong Kong is the cocktail bar at Baijiu, an Asian-inspired eatery in the heart of downtown Edmonton. It has one of the most extensive back bars in the city, with over 200 bottles.

Joly became the sixth winner of Diageo Reserve World Class Bartender of the Year 2014 award over the weekend, beating 47 bartenders from around the world.

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Bartender Of The Year 2021

Julio Cabrera's talents as a cantinero were recognized this past weekend at Tales of the Cocktail.

The cocktail and craft spirits festival, held in New Orleans, named Cabrera American Bartender of the Year at the event's annual Spirited Awards.

Cabrera, a partner at Little Havana's Cafe La Trova, has made a lifelong career of bringing style and precision to the role of bartender.

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La Trova partner David Martinez was at the awards ceremony to witness Cabrera receive the accolade. “Julio winning American Bartender of the Year is both a dream come true and an incredible moment for a man who has put everything he has into this industry. Julio is the most humble person you will ever meet, and yet everyone knows 'Papa.'

Martinez was quick to point out that although Miami establishments have won in other categories, this is the first time a local was named Bartender of the Year. 'This is an amazing moment for the entire Miami community.'

Another winner with Miami ties was Nina Compton and Larry Miller's Compére Lapin, which won the award for Best American Hotel Bar. Compton was a chef at Scott Conant's Scarpetta at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach until 2014 before opening her restaurant inside the Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery in New Orleans the following year. Compton also received a James Beard Award for her work at the NOLA eatery.

Last year, Miami Beach's Sweet Liberty won the World’s Best Spirit Selection and Best American Bar Team awards and John Lermayer was posthumously given the Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition, Broken Shaker was named Best American Hotel Bar.

The Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards were founded in 2007 to celebrate excellence in the cocktail and spirits industries. Find a complete list of winners in all categories at talesofthecocktail.com.

Cafe La Trova.971 SW Eighth St., Miami; cafelatrova.com.

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Our bartender, Thalys Busman, is joining the 'World Class Bartender of the Year 2021' competition.

World Class Bartender of the Year 2021 is the biggest and most respected bartending competition in the world.

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'World Class is not only about the drinks, but also about the techniques, presentation, knowledge and much more..' - Thalys

Interview

In an interview we asked Thalys some questions about himself and his view on the competition. Read the answers to these questions below:

Why do you want to participate in the World Class Bartender of the Year 2021 competition?

'Participating in this competition is not just any challenge. You are really being pushed to get out of your comfort zone. Additionally, it's great to see what others are doing and to become inspired and learn from them. Learning by doing, that is what it is all about. I have already gotten better than I was a couple of weeks ago!'

What distinguishes you from the other participants?

'It is hard to answer this question, especially when not knowing what the other contestants have to offer. However, I do hope to have one of the more original ideas.'

What does winning this title mean to you?

'Winning this title would be something that no one can ever take away from you again.'

When talking more about your background, was bartending something you've always wanted to do?

'I have had other jobs before I started working as a bartender. In the end I always knew that I had affinity with drinks and cocktails, practically everything that circles around bartending. At the age of 25 I started working in Hard Rock Café Amsterdam. At first I was positioned as host, but fortunately, later on I got to bartend. June 2019 I started working at Bar The Tailor. A bar and place that is unique and special, I really like it here.'

One last thing Thalys would like to share:

'Just register and join the competition! This experience is really valuable and educational. It is the best way to get better!'

Thank you

We hope you enjoyed reading this article!

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We would like to thank Thalys Busman for sharing this information with us and we wish him good luck in the World Class Bartender of the Year 2021 competition!

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