2021
2021 was dominated by the murder of Peter R. de Vries, the flooding in Limburg and the cabinet formation. But it was also the year of snow and ice fun, the curfew, Max Verstappen's world title and too many lockdowns that severely affected the bar industry.
After a year of absence we were finally able to hold our NCC again during the Perfect Serve Barshow Amsterdam
Once again Thalys Busman captured the championship. That means that he can represent the Netherlands at the WCC by the International Bartenders Association IBA in Cuba later this year.
The winning cocktail:
Circle of Life
40 ml CATZ Gin
10 ml Pineapple liquor
10 ml Orgeat mathieuteisseire_nl
15 ml Bergamot purée
1 barspoon Bitter Truth Pimento Dram
passion fruit pulp
Shake with Hoshizaki Benelux ice cubes and fine strain
Garnish: pineapple mint/edible violet
Photo: Ming Chao