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SPECIAL REPORT Carnival THE 42BELOW 2011 COCKTAIL WORLD CUP by Allison Levine of the Cocktail I n March, 21 bartenders from around the world descended on Queenstown, New Zealand for the seventh annual 42Below Cocktail World Cup, this year themed “Carnival of the Cocktail.” After a round of national competitions, three bartenders from each country were selected to create the seven competing squads: Teams Italy, London, Scotland, Europe, USA, Australia and New Zealand. During the five days of competition, teams competed in a variety of challenges that pushed them to the limit. 54 / the tasting panel / may 201 1 Team Italy—(left to right) Daniele Dalla Pola, Alexander Frezza and Luca Sai— celebrate the title and trophy for their winning cocktail, Elisir d’Amore. PHOTO COURTESY OF 42BELOW