RULES & GUIDELINES
Welcome to the Angostura® Global Cocktail Challenge, the worldwide search for the next Global Ambassador of The House of Angostura®! No matter where you’re from or which bar you work at, what matters is your ability to excel in representing Angostura® internationally. We’re looking for someone with the skills, charm, knowledge, and work ethic to shine at the industry’s biggest events. To qualify, you should have a deep understanding of cocktails, Angostura® products, and the broader categories of bitters, rum, and amaro. Equally important are your communication skills, your ability to get along with others, and your awareness of the latest trends in spirits and bartending. If this sounds like you, let’s get started!
What’s at Stake?
In Celebration of the Drinks Industry and the Bartenders who are at the fore of drinks culture, House of Angostura is inviting bartenders from around the world to enter Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge in 2024 / 2025 for the chance to win USD$10,000, a trip to Trinidad & Tobago and the opportunity to travel the world representing the House of Angostura portfolio of brands.
Attractive Prizes for Bartenders
NATIONAL/REGIONAL COMPETITION
MAIN PRIZE FOR THE WINNER
- Title of Angostura Cocktail Challenge Winner for their country
- A trip to Trinidad & Tobago in May 2025 to represent their country/region and compete for the global title
GLOBAL FINALS
MAIN PRIZE FOR THE WINNER
- Title of Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge Winner 2025
- USD $10,000
- Opportunity to work with the House of Angostura for the next 2 years, traveling the world and representing our portfolio of brands
Let’s Swizzle! – Entry Challenge
CHALLENGE RULES
- Please include a minimum 30ml of Angostura Rum and one of our bitters
- Serve can contain a maximum of 75ml of 40% ABV (80 proof) spirit before dilution.
- The serve should be original, and innovative and deliver against the set scoring criteria.
- They may include a maximum of three homemade ingredients in your recipe (excluding simple preparation methods like juicing).
- 6 Ingredients are the maximum number able to be used in the serve recipe, excluding ice.
SUBMIT
Entry period opens 00:00 on insert date here 2024 and closes at 23:59 insert
To enter, go to https://angosturaglobalcocktailchallenge.com/
You will need to submit:
- Cocktail Name, Recipe & Method
- Menu Description (50 words max)
- Supporting paragraph (250 words max)
- 1 x cocktail image
Scoring Criteria
In this round the swizzle cocktail will be judged on written submission + photo only, so scored on appeal rather than actual flavor or balance.
APPEAL
Does the recipe & description sound delicious? Would it make you want to order from a menu?
AESTHETIC
How good does the drink look? Does the garnish & glassware suit the serve?
STORY
How well has the bartender answered the brief with a creative serve? Has the bartender used a local twist on the classic to represent their country?
SUSTAINABILITY BONUS
Did the bartender include a sustainably sourced or made ingredient or process?
TOTAL POINTS AVAILABLE
SCORING CRITERIA
In this round the swizzle cocktail will be judged on written submission + photo only, so scored on appeal rather than actual flavor or balance.
30 PTS
APPEAL
Does the recipe & description sound delicious?
Would it make you want to order from a menu?
30 PTS
AESTHETIC
How good does the drink look?
Does the garnish & glassware suit the serve?
30 PTS
STORY
How well has the bartender answered the brief with a creative serve? Has the bartender used a local twist on the classic to represent their country?
10 PTS
SUSTAINABILITY BONUS
Did the bartender include a sustainably sourced or made ingredient or process?
100
TOTAL POINTS AVAILABLE
