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Welcome to the Young Bartender Cocktail Contest!

Are you ready to mix, shake, and stir your way to greatness? The highly anticipated Young Bartender Cocktail Contest is just around the corner, and we can't wait to see your creativity shine! This contest is specifically for students passionate about bartending, providing a unique opportunity to showcase your skills.

This exciting event will take place in vibrant Rotterdam from January 28th to January 31st, 2025. It’s your chance to demonstrate your bartending expertise, impress a panel of expert judges, and compete for fantastic prizes. Whether you’re a master of classic cocktails or have a unique signature creation, this contest is the perfect platform to display your talent.

This contest is sponsored by

Lucas Bols Lala Tequila Maxxium   Takamaka rum

 

Event Highlights

  • Date: January 28th – January 31st, 2025
  • Location: Albeda Horecacollege, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
  • Registration Deadline: December 1st, 2024

Accommodation

To ensure your stay is as comfortable as your cocktails are exquisite, we have partnered with two fantastic hotels in Rotterdam:

Both hotels offer excellent amenities and are conveniently located for the event.

Documents & Details

To help you prepare for the contest, all essential documents will be available here:

You can find these documents on this official website. Make sure to review them carefully to ensure you are fully prepared for an amazing competition.

Join Us

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to compete with the best and network with fellow aspiring mixologists. Prepare your best cocktails and get ready for an unforgettable experience!

For any questions or additional information, please contact Shania Bouman at [email protected].

Register now via our Google Form:
https://forms.office.com/e/sXw83Bru8S

We look forward to seeing you in Rotterdam and witnessing the magic you’ll create!

Questions & Answers

↓Q: What type of glassware are we need to use during the ‘’Free Pour’’ assignment?A: There will be standard glassware to pour the liquid in, we will asses the accuracy using a ‘’Pour tester for bartenders’’
↓Q: Is a additional stock available for the ‘’Classic cocktail category”?A: Yes we will provide different kinds of syrups, juices, fruit etc.
↓Q: Is it possible that we can bring our own ingredients?A: No it is not allowed to bring your own ingredients, we will provide everything.
↓Q: What is the time limit to develop my cocktail?A: On day 1 you will have 20 minutes to create the recipe for the ‘’Classic cocktail category” and on day 2 you will have 60 minutes to create the recipe for the ‘’Mystery box’’
↓Q: What is the time limit to tell my story for the cocktail?A: You will have both days 2,5 minutes to tell your story about the cocktail.
↓Q: Are the ingredients select randomly by the organization?A: Each mystery will be different, you can aspect 4 different products in your box.
↓Q: For the assignment ‘’Mystery box”, are we allow to use elements like, dry ice, smoke or bubble guns etc?A: Yes, you are definitely allow to use anything to make a show!
↓Q: What kind of glassware will be available?A: There will be standard glassware, longdrink, tumbler and a coupe.
↓Q: We are going with the plane or a train, they are limits about what we can carry, is there going to be glassware and fruits to make the garnish?A: We will provide the glassware and the fruits to make the garnish.
↓Q: Will there be a supermarket near the accommodation?A: Yes the nearest supermarket is the Albert Heijn, search for it on Google Maps and you will find a couple of them.
↓Q: Do we need to wear the official school uniform?A: You aren’t allowed to wear the official school uniform, you can also wear your bartender uniform of anything in a theme with your cocktail.
↓Q: Are we allowed to use ‘’Pour Spouts’’ for the assignment ‘’Free pour’’?A: Yes you are allowed to use pour spouts.