Sip, savour, and celebrate! All the highlights from Lagos Cocktail Week 2023
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Lagos Cocktail Week 2023
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The nine-day festival, which commenced on October 13, began with the fun and spirited Bar-Hop where some of Lagos's best bars have crafted exclusive signature cocktails for the week, providing cocktail enthusiasts from near and far a taste of unique African-inspired creations.
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The culmination of the festivities included engaging workshop sessions and a heart-pounding grand finale bar battle held at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace, Victoria Island, from Thursday, October 19 to Friday, October 20.
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Day one of Lagos Cocktail Village commenced with an inaugural toast featuring Laurent Perrier and the Lagos Cocktail Week founder, Lara Rawa.
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This was succeeded by compelling presentations from guest speakers during the workshop sessions for Lagos Cocktail Week. The sessions included the EDC workshop on Managing Operations in Hospitality Business, led by Uchedu Egbuna, the Sterling Bank workshop on Building a Structure for Business Sustainability, hosted by Head, SME Products, Sterling Bank, Bolanle Tyson, and the Chivas workshop on Breaking Scotch Whisky Tradition, hosted by Global Brand Ambassador, Chivas, Rhys Wilson.
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On the second day, our talented mixologists showcased their skills in a Bar Battle to become the Lagos Cocktail Week champion. The winners were Victor Ugo for the Chivas Challenge, Terna Benjamin for the Bombay Challenge, Uyounwu Innocent Jaja for the Gordon's Challenge, and Victor Archibong for the Fayrouz Challenge.
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In a significant highlight, the honourable Commissioner of Tourism, Arts, and Culture Toke Benson-Awoyinka, along with the esteemed Permanent Secretary of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Oloruntoyin Atekoja, graced Lagos Cocktail Week with their presence.
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The commissioner's closing remarks served as a fitting conclusion, adding an official touch to the conclusion of this remarkable week, underlining its significance in the cultural and artistic spheres of Lagos and beyond.
The event ended with the after party and amazing sounds from Wanni X Handi.
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The Lagos Cocktail Village, a spectacular two-night affair, surpassed all expectations. Attendees relished in complimentary cocktails courtesy of renowned partner brands such as Absolut Vodka, Ballantine Whiskey, Chivas Regal, Olmeca Tequila, Beefeater Gin, Johnnie-Walker, Gordon’s Gin, Captain Morgan, Smirnoff Vodka, Bombay Sapphire, D'usse Cognac, Nestle Water, Flirt Vodka, Jack Daniels, Famous Grouse, Fayrouz, Desperadoes, Star Radler, Monin & Schweppes.
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Additional Partners of Lagos Cocktail Week include: Sterling Bank, Balmoral Events, Event Studio, TVC, Max FM, Event Racks and the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture.
For more information and highlights of Lagos Cocktail 2023, visit www.lagoscocktail.com or follow us on social media @lagoscocktail.
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