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Roundbuilding read online

Roundbuilding is the seminal bartending manual by Daniel Waddy and Kevin Armstrong.

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World Gin Day

Celebrated on the second Saturday in June, the day started in America as National Gin Day, but, led by Emma Stokes (AKA Gin Monkey) in the UK, it has taken

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Monin Cup

The Monin Cup is an international bartending competition aimed at young bartenders and bartending students. This could be your chance to compete locally,

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Lustau Solera Standout Competition

All the Lustau collection is crafted using the genuine solera and criaderas system. With this in mind, the House of Lustau is challenging bartenders to

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Perfect Serve Barshow Amsterdam

The leading cocktail and bartending event of the year in The Netherlands, the Perfect Serve Barshow returns for its 12th edition, 8th and 9th of September

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Bols Cocktail Battle

For a chance to win a trip to Amsterdam, are are challenged you to create your own neon party moment with a low-alcohol party cocktail celebrating Bols

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Pour Test

The Satan's Whiskers team set up their internationally regarded Pour Test at the 2026 BCB London show and invited visiting bartenders to record their speed

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Cointreau Margarita Challenge

Cointreau announces the launch of its 6th Annual bartender competition, The Margarita Challenge, with a new theme: Shake It Up! Unleash your creativity

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Art of Italicus

An anniversary edition inviting bartenders to redefine the Spritz. Following the success of previous editions, The Art of Italicus Aperitivo Challenge

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Giffard West Cup

Giffard has launched its 2026 West Cup cocktail competition and is inviting bartenders to compete under the theme Sip the Moment.

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Bar Queens 2026

Bar Queens, a celebration of female+ talent, creativity and community, returns for its third edition in 2026. What began as a grassroots initiative has

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Havana Club Cocktail Maestros

Havana Club has completed the regional phase of its bartender competition – Havana Club Cocktail Maestros – the global programme championing creativity,

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BEESOU Hive Challenge

The Beesou Hive Challenge focuses on topics at the forefront of bar culture: low alcohol innovation, seasonal expression, and a commitment to sustainability.

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Mix with Carlsberg Britvic

Raise the bar this winter: seasonal serves that sell

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Bartender's Circle Belgrade

Bartender's Circle: Belgrade Launches a New Industry Forum

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Ho Ho Ho... Six Weeks to Go!

Pernod Ricard UK unveils festive premium spirits strategy and a joyful new partnership with Tony's Chocolonely

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Artisans of Taste by Diplomático

Congratulations to Leon Daly, the winner of the 2026 UK final of Artisans of Taste, the global bartender engagement programme from Diplomático Rum!

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Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week

Elijah Craig Bourbon is hosting its sixth annual Old Fashioned Week, a ten-day celebration from 10-19 October 2025 that invites you to raise a glass to

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Altos Tahona Society Competition

Christina Mercado of Newport, Rhode Island, has been crowned champion of the 2025 Altos Tequila Tahona Society Competition, winning a US$50,000 grant to

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Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge

Kat Hood, from College Cocktail Bar in Barcelona, representing Southern Europe, is the 2025 Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge champion, winning $10,000

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Hayman's The Original Gin Competition

The Grand Final of the 2025 Hayman's Gin Cocktail Competition was held at Hayman's Distillery in London on 23rd June, with 15 cocktails created by professional

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Giacosa x 69 Colebrooke Row

The birthplace of the Negroni lands in London for one night only. Book your spot now!

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FIOL Master cocktail competition

The FIOL Master Competition 2025 is open for entries! FIOL Prosecco is challenging UK bartenders to create an original sparkling cocktail. Entry period

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Gabriel Boudier Wizard Award

Ashley Haines, a bartender at Ojo Rojo in Bournemouth, is pronounced the Winner of the UK 2024/25 Gabriel Boudier Wizard Award, a competition that challenges

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Mix With Britvic Christmas Competition

Post-seasons greetings...The Old White Bell celebrates Mix with Britvic competition win!

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