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<\/a>\nL-R Chiamaka Efulu Brand Manager Star Radler, Berg Baboyan Diageo Ambassador , Lara Rawa, Bayo Adeyemo Brand Manager Absolut Vodka, Ronke Bamgbade Sommelier & Master Bartender Spronks Prive & Chidimma Okoli\u00a0 Events & Sponsorship Officer Sterling Bank PLC<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
The Lagos Cocktail Week Press Conference took place at The Wheatbaker Hotel in Ikoyi, Lagos Nigeria on Tuesday 5th October 2021.\u00a0 The event\u2019s speakers consisted of representatives of the Lagos Cocktail Week, and also sponsors for the upcoming main event. They include; <\/span>Chidimma Okoli – Events & Sponsorship Officer (Sterling Bank)<\/b>, <\/span>Chiamaka Efulu – Brand Manager (Star Radler)<\/b>, <\/span>Bayo Adeyemo – Brand Manager (Absolut Vodka), Berg Baboyan (Diageo Ambassador) <\/b>One of the judges at this year’s edition – <\/span>Ronke Bamgbade. (Sommelier & Master Bartender Spronks and Prive).<\/b><\/p>\n It\u2019s founder Ms. Lara Rawa, an award-winning mixologist, started off the Press Conference by highlighting the carefully chosen theme of the Lagos Cocktail Week; Diversification and Identifying new Opportunities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Ms. Rawa mentioned that the inspiration behind the theme is born out of the need to educate the attendees who have scaled through a difficult time as a result of the pandemic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Lagos Cocktail week team and its\u2019 partners placed an emphasis on the importance of art and innovation. Specifically, in its 7th edition emphasis will be made on the role of networking and the use of social media to drive growth. A sponsor, Diageo, one of the largest producers of spirits, will be providing a masterclass as a symbol of it\u2019s commitment towards the industry and stakeholders. The brand ambassador for Diageo\u00a0 – Berg Baboyan in his speech commented on the importance of the visibility and the opportunity Lagos Cocktail Week has been creating since inception,\u00a0 <\/span>\u201c We support Lagos Cocktail Week every year because it\u2019s a great opportunity to truly connect with stakeholders\u201d.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n L-R\u00a0 Adewale Akingboju PRO Nigeria Events Beverage Association , Lara Rawa, Niyi Badmus President Nigeria Events Beverage Association, Ms. Ronke Bamgbade\u00a0 and Adeboye Ojo CEO Diamond Luxury Drinks<\/b><\/p>\n On a lighter note, Ms. Lara Rawa spoke extensively about the entertainment value the event has to offer starting with the popular cocktail village and the bar battle. The Cocktail village will open after the Lagos Cocktail Week Conference.\u00a0 The Cocktail village is scheduled for October 15th\u00a0 4PM\u00a0 and\u00a0 16th 12 noon. It will be experiential and the guests will sample specially curated cocktails by the sponsors;\u00a0 <\/span>Fayrouz, Star Radler, Desperados, Johnnie Walker, Gordon\u2019s Moringa Gin, Mr Dowells, Jameson, Olmeca Tequila, Beefeater and Absolut Vodka<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe bar battle is the highlight of the Lagos Cocktail Week\u201d,<\/b> Ms Lara Rawa said..\u00a0 The 7th edition of the bar battle will differ from the previous years\u2019. In the past, the bar battle consisted of mixologists from Lagos based restaurants and bars.\u00a0 This year, the participants can be independent mixologists. The purpose of the change is to; promote inclusivity,\u00a0 create\u00a0 opportunities, serve as a platform for promotion and growth as highlighted in the event\u2019s theme.<\/span><\/p>\n Furthermore, another significant change is that there will be four challenges this year and a winner for each challenge.\u00a0 These challenges are The Johnnie Walker Challenge, Absolut Challenge, Beer Challenge (Star Radler & Desperados) and Fayrouz Challenge. An exciting raffle draw was held at the press conference to determine what challenges each mixologist will participate in.<\/span><\/p>\n To conclude the event, the judges and the bar battle sponsors gave specific guidelines and their expectations for the challenges. In particular, Ms Ronke Bamgbade, <\/span>Sommelier & Master Bartender Spronks Prive <\/i><\/b>\u00a0mentioned that competitors need to embody the art of mixology, be authentic, creative and prioritize the art of flavour blending. To experience the Lagos cocktail week –\u00a0 tickets are available at <\/span>https:\/\/www.lagoscocktailweek.com\/event-details\/lagos-cocktail-week-wristbands<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Finalists that will be taking part in the Bar Battle\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n For more information log on to –\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Website – <\/span>www.lagoscocktailweek.com<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Instagram – <\/span>@lagoscocktail\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Lara Rawa and Emmanuel Oyira President Nigerian Bartenders\u2019 Guild<\/b><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n