Competitions
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Adriatico Amaretto Cocktail Competition

On behalf of Adriatico and the other judges, I'd like to thank all who entered this competition. I very much enjoyed working through all the entries. This

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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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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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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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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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Lustau Sherry Cocktail Competition

The Winning Cocktails! In conjunction with Bodega Lustau, we invited professional bartenders and home cocktail makers to enter their recipes into our

Pallini Limoncello Cocktail Competition image

Pallini Limoncello Cocktail Competition

Competition closed for entries at midnight Sunday, 17 May 2026. 12 June 2026 - the judges are still working to decide on the winners. Please bear with

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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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Heering Cherry Cocktail Competition

Winners announced! This is our second competition to find the best new Heering Cherry Liqueur cocktails inspired by Christmas, and along with our friends

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Mandarine Napoléon Cocktail Challenge

The Winning recipes! In conjunction with Mandarine Napoléon, once again, for a second year, we invited professional bartenders and home cocktail makers

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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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Elijah Craig's Ultimate Old Fashioned Innovator

As part of its Old Fashioned Week celebrations during October last year, Elijah Craig challenged bartenders in the UK to submit their most exciting riff

Passoã Porn Star Martini Competition image

Passoã Porn Star Martini Competition

Competition winners are announced!

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Licor 43 Bartenders & Baristas Challenge

Congratulations to Julia Engel, the new global champion of the Licor 43 Bartenders & Baristas Challenge!

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