Last week, Grey Goose hosted its Punch Wars Finale at the rooftop at the Perry South Beach. Featuring insane bartender chef pairings:

• Josh Gates + Chef Aaron Taylor from STK Miami (Tuna Tartar)
• Glendon Hartley + Chef Cesar Zapata from The Federal (Buffalo-Style
  

  STK’s Tuna Tartare

  Chicharrones)

• Andrew Lostetter + Chef Douglas Rodriguez from De Rodriguez Cuba(Lemon-Lime Bay Scallops with Smoked Paprika Ceviche)
•  Lynn House + Chef Simon Stojanovic from TIKL Raw Bar & Grill (Cured Tasmanian Ocean Trout)
• Tom McGuire + with Chef Todd Erickson from Haven Lounge (Duck Meatballs with Sour Orange-Shallot Marmalade, Roasted Root Puree, & Crispy Sage)
• Kris Sowell + Chef Aaron Brooks from Edge, Steak and Bar (Guava-Braised Beef Short Rib Sliders with Chipotle Slaw, Papas Fritas, and Cilantro
• Tyler Lewis + Chef Micah Edelstein from NeMesis Urban Bistro (Smoked VealBobotie with Melon Chutney)
• Zach Patterson + Chef Christie Galnares from the Perry South Beach & STK Miami (White Chocolate Key Lie Meringue Tartlets)

Aaron Brooks and his team serving up short rib sliders

D. Rodriguez’s scallops and paprika ceviche

Key Lie Meringue Tartlets from STK

Winning Cocktail: Glendon Hartley’  Light Kick Punch

• 2 bottles Grey Goose La Poire (60oz)
  

  Glendon Hartley

• 16 oz Cointreau (1 punt)
• 2 oz Fee Brother’s Orange Bitters
• 1 gallon fresh pressed honeydew juice
• 32-64 oz fresh pressed pineapple juice
• 32-64 oz fresh pressed mango juice, to taste
• 32 oz  fresh-squeezed lemon juice
• 32 oz Punch War Falernum (32 oz water over heat, 32 oz granulated sugar; Fill a 1 qt measuring cup with a combination of 70% Basil and 30% Rosemary and finely chop using a food processor or blender. Add to syrup over low heat. Add 2 oz of finely ground white or young peppercorn to syrup and let steep for 3-7 min. Strain through a fine strainer or cheese cloth,  add a touch of vodka for preservation.)
• 32 oz cold water
• To Serve: Combine all liquid ingredients and let rest; Serve in bowl with large cube or block of ice; Garnish with Melon Balls and Basil, which continue to infuse as punch dilutes and cools

-Shari