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Carlos Ferron Wins Global Flor de Caña’s Sustainable Cocktail Challenge

Flor de Cana Rum Global Challenge winner Carlos Ferron
Pictured: Carlos Ferron | Photo credit: Flor de Caña
February 16, 2023
V. Sheree Williams
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In the highly anticipated Global Final of Flor de Caña's Sustainable Cocktail Challenge, Carlos Ferron from La Cuadra Market Bar in Panama was crowned as the Global Champion after competing against the regional champions of Europe, North America and Asia Pacific to create the most amazing sustainable cocktails.

The cocktails were evaluated by the judges based on elements such as history and inspiration behind the cocktail, the use of sustainable ingredients/techniques and the level of creativity, in addition to its flavor and appearance. The judging panel was composed of some of the most influential industry personalities, such as Giacomo Gianotti, owner of Paradiso Bar in Barcelona (#1 of The World's 50 Best Bars 2022); Alex Francis, Bar Manager of Little Red Door in France (2022 Most Sustainable Bar); Julio Cabrera, Owner of Café La Trova in Miami and 2019 Bartender of the Year.

“It is an amazing honor to have been named ‘World's Most Sustainable Bartender' representing Latin America. It's been a truly unforgettable experience, and I thank everyone who supported me along the way, especially Flor de Caña, who united us all under a single motto: sustainability because being green is part of growing,” says Ferron.

Earlier this month on the tropical volcanic islands of Granada in Nicaragua, over 30 countries participated in the Sustainable Cocktail Challenge, a celebration of Flor de Caña's historic commitment to sustainability and its way of sharing and promoting these values with the global bartending community. In addition to being the world's first Carbon Neutral and Fair Trade-certified spirit, its rum is distilled using 100% renewable energy, all CO2 emissions during fermentation.

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In addition to receiving the title of “Flor de Caña World's Most Sustainable Bartender,” Ferron received the Global Champion trophy made from sustainable materials, a personalized bottle of Flor de Caña 25 Year Rum and a US$10,000 prize. Ferron will also receive complimentary sustainability training and assessment from the competition's partner Food Made Good.

To learn more about Flor de Caña Rum, visit flordecana.com and follow along on Instagram. Follow Ferron’s journey on Instagram as well.

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Sheree has been penning stories since the fifth grade. Her stories took a delicious and adventurous turn as an adult when she became a foodie.

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