The country's Top 30 Bartenders competed in a
series of challenges for one competitor to represent the U.S. at
the Global Finals in Shanghai,
China
NEW
YORK, June 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The United
States Bartenders' Guild (USBG) Presents World Class Sponsored By
DIAGEO crowned Jonathan Stanyard of
Seattle, Washington as the 2024
U.S. Bartender of the Year in its twelfth season. Hosted in
Denver, CO, Jonathan Stanyard was named champion following
three days and five bartending challenges and craft cocktail
showmanship. The renowned competition brought together the
country's Top 30 Competitors from the USBG's West, Central and East
regions to put their skills, senses, and agility to the test.
Jonathan Stanyard ultimately took
home the crown as he impressed judges with his cocktail creativity
while demonstrating his passion and knowledge about the craft of
bartending. Following Jonathan
Stanyard's breakout bartending performance, he will now
represent the U.S. at the Global Finals in Shanghai, China this September.
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Jonathan Stanyard has over 22
years of experience perfecting the art of hospitality and
bartending craft. Over the years, he has grasped how to maximize
the potential of raw ingredients in creating exceptionally
delicious cocktails that are built into menus across the
country.
"It's an incredible feeling to be named the 2024 US Bartender of
the Year as this has been a mountain I've been climbing since I
first embarked on my World Class journey five years ago," says
Jonathan Stanyard. "I've gained so
much invaluable knowledge, skills and camaraderie from this program
and I hope to inspire others to achieve their dreams - whether it's
at World Class, in their bars or any hospitality program they are
developing. I'm thrilled to be representing our country at the
Global Finals in Shanghai and am
thankful for the outstanding support of this community behind
me."
The U.S. Finals took place over two days at a combined event
where the country's Top 30 bartenders competed in three challenges
testing their ability to create elevated cocktail experiences and
to execute craft cocktails with speed and agility. From there, the
Top 10 Finalists were selected and faced off in the Johnnie Walker
and DIAGEO Reserve Brands challenges as the two final showdown
events of the competition. Jonathan
Stanyard ultimately came out on top and was crowned champion
after creating the Apples For Whales and Such Great Heights
cocktails that impressed the judges.
"We are so proud of all the competitors who competed in this
year's U.S. Finals and look forward to growing and evolving the
World Class US program as we close out the twelfth season and enter
into the next," said USBG Executive Director Aaron Gregory Smith. "Seeing the positive impact
this program has made in our hospitality community has been truly
rewarding as we aim for every bartender to succeed at their
craft."
Cassandra Ericson, Manager of On
Premise Channel Marketing at DIAGEO North America shared, "I am
thrilled to witness the diverse talent and innovation displayed at
this year's World Class US competition. Our commitment to nurturing
bartending excellence is reflected in the spectacular display
cocktails and skills showcased. We believe in empowering bartenders
with the resources and education they need to grow personally and
professionally, and DiageoBarAcademy.com stands as a testament to
this dedication. The success of our finalists and the growth of the
program are a source of great pride for me, and I look forward to
the continued evolution of World Class as a beacon of the future of
cocktail culture."
For those interested in competing for the title of U.S.
Bartender of the Year, prospective applicants are encouraged to
apply for the 2025 USBG Presents World Class Sponsored By DIAGEO
program. Follow @WorldClassUS on Instagram or visit
worldclass.usbg.org to learn more and be alerted when applications
open this summer.
Here are Jonathan Stanyard's
recipes that helped earn his title as U.S. Bartender Of The Year
and to inspire your next cocktail creation:
Apples For Whales
- Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz Apple infused Ketel One Family Made
Vodka
- 1 oz Apple Cordial
- ½ oz Clarified Apple Juice
- 1 drop of Celery-Cardamom Bitters
- Stirred with Clarified Apple Juice Ice Cubes
- Garnish: Bee pollen granules
- Preparation:
- Apple infused Ketel One Vodka: Place discards from apples
(core, solids, etc) into a vessel with 375ml Ketel One Family Made
Vodka and let infuse in refrigerator for 48 hours. Fine strain and
keep in airtight container in refrigerator until use.
- In a mixing glass, add Apple infused Ketel One Vodka, apple
cordial, clarified apple juice, celery-cardamom bitters and
clarified apple juice ice cubes.
- Stir thoroughly and pour into a coupe glass
- Garnish with bee pollen granules dusted on top
Such Great Heights
- Ingredients
- ¾ oz Ron Zacapa Rum Edicion Negra
- ¾ oz Coconut Cold Brew
- ⅓ oz Pineapple Amaro Liqueur
- ⅓ oz Sherry
- Garnish: Coffee Ground Sugar Dust
- Preparation:
- Coconut Cold Brew: Combine 1:4 coconut water with freshly
ground coffee beans and let saturate overnight. Finely strain
through paper filter.
- Combine Ron Zacapa Rum Edicion
Negra, Coconut Cold Brew, Pineapple Amaro
Liqueur and Sherry into a shaking tin with ice.
- Shake thoroughly and strain into a martini glass
Cocktails created for the duration of this year's competition
can be found on Instagram using the handle @WorldClassUS. When
showcasing your own mixology or sampling award-winning recipes from
this year's competitors, USBG and DIAGEO remind you to do so
responsibly.
For additional information about the program and for details on
the upcoming global competition, follow hashtags #worldclassus and
#worldclass2025 on Twitter and Instagram, and check us out online
at https://worldclass.usbg.org and https://www.usbg.org/.
About USBG
Founded in 1948, the United States
Bartenders' Guild®️ is the national, member-led not-for-profit
association of bartenders and other hospitality professionals that
unites and elevates the bar industry through education, community,
and advocacy. Through its network, the USBG connects members with
peer-to-peer learning, expert instruction, service projects, and
skills-based competition, all while fostering a fun and healthy
environment and reinforcing the importance of the 'third place' in
neighborhoods across the country.
About DIAGEO
Diageo is a global leader in beverage
alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie
Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel
One vodkas, Casamigos, DeLeon and Don
Julio tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and
Guinness.
Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and
the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and our products are sold in more
than 180 countries around the world.
For more information about Diageo, their people, brands, and
performance, visit www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global
responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information,
initiatives, and ways to share best practice.
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for news and information
about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA.
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