Encore

Calvis Rodrigues

Competing for Future Icon 2026

Inspired by the iconic Bloody Mary, Encore is my interpretation of a familiar classic through a completely different style. Instead of a savory, rolled cocktail, I reimagined it as a refined sour while keeping tomato at the heart of the experience. The inspiration came from a memory of a simple tomato and olive salad. The combination of ripe tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil, black pepper and smoked olives stayed with me long after the meal. Rather than recreating the dish, I translated those familiar flavor's into a contemporary cocktail. Built on Grey Goose Vodka, Encore combines tomato cordial with an umami mix of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, black pepper and salt, finished with basil, vegan foam and smoked olives to create a layered yet elegant savory profile. To me, Future Icons is about giving timeless classics a new stage. Encore doesn’t replace the Bloody Mary it pays tribute to it by presenting familiar flavor's in a fresh, modern way. You’ve probably tasted these flavor's before… just not like this.