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    Portrait of Rebecca Sturt

    Portrait of Rebecca Sturt

    i. Biography

    Rebecca Sturt is associated with World Martini Day, a concept she describes with a sense of sweep and spectacle: “World Martini Day, from the depths of the ocean to the rolling dunes in the desert, a captivating exploration sourcing the finest local ingredients with the legendary Agostino Perrone and The Botanist Gin.” In that single line, the project feels less like a date on the calendar than a journey — a tasting through shifting landscapes, from saltwater to sand, guided by an eye for detail and an appreciation of place.

    The phrasing itself carries the rhythm of travel and discovery, suggesting a martini that is as much about atmosphere as it is about flavour, and an experience shaped by the textures and character of local ingredients.

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    At a Glance - Event: World Martini Day - Named collaborators: Agostino Perrone and The Botanist Gin - Specific focus: sourcing the finest local ingredients At a glance, Rebecca Sturt’s work on World Martini Day brings together elegance, precision, and a distinctly evocative sense of provenance. The event’s identity is anchored in the idea of sourcing the finest local ingredients, an approach that gives the celebration its freshness and its sense of place.

    The mention of Agostino Perrone and The Botanist Gin adds a note of distinction and polish, placing the project in the company of names associated with craftsmanship and composure. Rather than presenting the day as a simple toast, the framing hints at something more layered: a curated moment where ingredients, setting, and collaboration come together in a clean, memorable glass.

    Signature

    Rebecca's signature dishes include Mirage Martini. Mirage Martini sits naturally within this world of shifting horizons and distilled elegance. Even the name suggests illusion and allure — a drink that conjures images of light playing across the surface of a glass, of something shimmering just beyond reach. As a signature, it complements the broader spirit of World Martini Day: refined, imaginative, and attentive to the power of presentation. It is the kind of named creation that feels designed to linger in memory, not only for what it contains, but for the mood it sets.

    In Their Words “World Martini Day, from the depths of the ocean to the rolling dunes in the desert, a captivating exploration sourcing the finest local ingredients with the legendary Agostino Perrone and The Botanist Gin.” Rebecca’s own words capture the essence of the project with cinematic confidence. The journey from “the depths of the ocean” to “the rolling dunes in the desert” gives World Martini Day a dramatic arc, as though the martini itself were traveling across elemental terrain in search of flavour, character, and inspiration.

    The result is a portrait of a celebration that is both exacting and expansive: grounded in the finest local ingredients, yet imaginative enough to feel wide-open, almost mythic in scale. She is Marketing Manager for AMEI & CIS at Rémy Cointreau beginning in September 2020 and as Co-Chair of the Spirited Awards Timeless Committee at Tales of the Cocktail Foundation from January 2025.

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    • Who is Rebecca Sturt?

      Rebecca Sturt is associated with World Martini Day.

    • What is Rebecca Sturt known for?

      She is tied to World Martini Day, sourcing the finest local ingredients, Agostino Perrone, and The Botanist Gin.

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