WORLD CLASS

is the search or the world’s best bartender and aims to raise the bar in the world obartending and mixology. The program is currently running in 26 key cities and will culminate in ‘theLiquid Oscars’ in July 2009. We will have one competitor representing Dubai and the great cocktailtalents o our city.

Round up for the second stage of the WORLD CLASS cocktail competition

Hal o the World Class national qualiying stages have already been completed in Dubai. Oncompletion o the category-training and in-house competitions or Tanqueray No. TEN and Don JulioTequila, winning bartenders rom each o the participating hotels and bars were awarded.We were very happy to see such a passionate start to the program, and the many newly createdTanqueray No. TEN signature cocktails. Bartenders were able to display their skills and understandingo this super premium gin in assembling wonderully resh and sophisticated drinks.

The second category o WORLD CLASS gave bartenders an opportunity to explore the world’s frstluxury tequila – Don Julio. The standard in this round was outstanding and we saw growth in the qualityo the cocktails and the creativity o participants. The Tequila Don Julio signature cocktails showcasethis luxury spirit in a contemporary ashion and could be listed at any top bar in the world.

All the great work you are putting in toresearch and experiment with your cocktailswill undoubtedly help achieve the goal o theWORLD CLASS program: to raise the baro mixology skills and cultivate passion inDubai. Keep up the good work and it couldbe you representing Dubai at the LIQUIDOSCARS in London this year.Widely revered as the best, and the most popular selling luxury tequila in Mexico, Tequila Don Julio isthe only choice or savvy spirit-and-cocktail connoisseurs. Beginning with the pioneering agriculturalprinciples o Don Julio González and his personal pursuit o perection, Don Julio revolutionized thetequila industry and set the standard or super premium tequila.A new international tequila culture has emerged as trendsetters rom the most distinguishedcosmopolitan cities – New York to London to Sydney – are appreciating its complexities and versatility.Whether sipped and savored or enjoyed in drinks inspired by the cocktail revolution, tequila is muchmore than just a spirit or quick shots.

ZUMABURJ AL ARABPARK HYATT DUBAIWESTIN DUBAITHE HARBOUR HOTELTHE PALACEMExICAN OLD FASHION

60ml Tequila Don Julio Reposado15ml Tamarind Pulp Extract5ml Agave Syrup2pcs Shisito Pepper

Chop shitsito pepper then stir with Don Julio and agave syruptogether with large ice ball.

Garnish with a shisito pepper.Rajan beat o some very strong competition to be crowned category winner orthe very cool ZUMA.

RAJAN

FAI BAR DON ESPECIAL

40ml Tequila Don Julio Reposado40ml Green Apple Puree3pcs Mandarin1spn Vanilla SugarDash Fresh Ground PepperMuddle in a mixing glass, then shake hard and double strain.Garnish with caramelized mandarin zest and dark chocolate stick.Chris truly understands the complexity o Don Julio Reposado and has showcased itin a luxury WORLD CLASS cocktail.

CHRISTOPHER

JULIO JADE

45ml Tequila Don Julio Blanco5ml Pernod30ml Freshly squeezed ennel Juice2pcs Lime Wedge10ml Sugar SyrupMuddle all ingredients, shake hard and double strain.Garnish with ennel lea.A very intriguing aperiti that has you goingback or more.

WASANTHA

SUNSET ExPERIENCE

30ml Tequila Don Julio Blanco15ml Crème de Cacao10ml Agave Syrup10ml Fresh Lime Squeeze15ml Orange JuiceShake and double strain. Serve accompanied withDon Julio dark chocolate jelly cube.Garnish with agave syrup orange crisps.The Park Hyatt competition really stood out as oneo the most creative and Miljana showed style to be crowned the winner inthe very close competition.

MILJANA

SUNSET IN MExICO

50ml Tequila Don Julio Anejo15ml Fresh Lime Juice15ml Agave Syrup15ml Blackberry SyrupTop ChampagneShake and double strain into champagne fute, top with champagne.Garnish with a blackberry and orchid fower.A supremely luxurious cocktail which matches the richness o Don Julio Anejo andthe crispness o champagne.

JOE

REPOSADO SOLDIER DEFENSE

45ml Tequila Don Julio Reposado20ml Galliano20ml Grand Marnier3pcs Orange Wedge3pcs Jalapeno slices (no seeds)10ml Sour MixMuddle orange wedges, add all other ingredients and shake hard.Double strain into a martini glass.Garnish with famed orange zest.Cool name or a cocktail and Dedi’s presentation was great.