Carnival Cruise Line crew member Sanja Cvijetic has won this years BACARDÍ Legacy Cruise Competition by coming out on top over 2,000 other bartenders.
Congrats to Sanja Cvijetic!
Well done to Sanja Cvijetic for winning the 2019 BACARDÍ Legacy Cruise Competition which was held in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The 31-year-old crew member from Bosnia who is a Carnival mixologist was up against over 2,000 other bartenders from the major cruise lines across the industry.
Sanja Cvijetic, said:
“Winning the BACARDÍ® Legacy Cruise Bartender of the Year 2019 is beyond everything I ever dreamed.”
“Working for Carnival has opened my eyes to a world of possibilities, and I am so grateful for the unique opportunity to compete against such talented professionals.”
The annual competition is iconic for bartenders across the industry which they have to come up with the best cocktail that can rival Barcardi classics. The was actually Sanja’s first time at the competition which is a great accomplishment. She is currently on the Carnival Conquest so if you want to order a cocktail from the best in the industry then you know which cruise ship to book!
Edward Allen, vice president of beverage operations for Carnival Cruise Line, said:
“Sanja is a fantastic role model for our team of bartenders across the fleet and shows a great level of professionalism and talent.”
“Joining us in January 2018 on Carnival Pride, she has made a positive impression on our guests who enjoy her warm hospitality and amazing bartending skills. We are very proud of her and look forward to supporting her at the global finals.”
Carnival has released the ingredients for the winning cocktail which is named Purple Sunset. The signature cocktail is a mix of Bacardí Superior, Monin Lavender Syrup, lemonade, fresh lime juice, MARTINI Prosecco and fresh rosemary.
Purple Sunset
Ingredients:
- 60ml BACARDÍ Superior
- 22ml Monin® Lavender Syrup
- 15ml lemonade
- 15ml fresh lime juice
- Splash of MARTINI Prosecco®
- Fresh rosemary bunch
Preparation Method:
- Gently muddle fresh rosemary bunch
- Place all ingredients (except MARTINI Prosecco) into shaker
- Add ice, and shake 10 seconds
- Double strain into a chilled glass
- Add a few more drops of lavender syrup and a splash of MARTINI Prosecco
- Garnish with fresh rosemary
By winning the competition Sanja Cvijetic received $4,000 cash award and an etched trophy. But it gets better as she has now earned a place in Bacardí’s global finals this May in Amsterdam. She will be up against 38 domestic market winners for the ultimate title.
Photo: Carnival Cruise Line
