Are you a bartender from Norway or Sweden under 27 years old? Barkonsult is excited to invite you to participate in the local stages of the MONIN Cup 2024, under the theme "Low is More." This competition is your chance to prove your ability to create exceptional low-alcohol cocktails. If you have a passion for mixology and a knack for innovation, here's everything you need to know about entering the competition!

Local rounds

It’s your opportunity to impress! Swedish bartenders can apply by sending their cocktail recipes and introductions to event@barkonsult.se between 2nd May and 3rd June.

After reviewing all entries, finalists will be selected from each country to progress to the next stage.

Nordic finale in Stockholm

Finalists will compete at Barkonsult’s showroom in Stockholm on the 20th of August. This event will test your creativity and skill in a professional setting and offer a chance to meet and learn from fellow mixologists.

Advancing to Paris

The best two participants from each country will move on from Stockholm to the grand finale in Paris, where they will represent their nations on an international stage.

Why participate?

Professional development: gain insights and advice from industry experts who will help you refine your mixology techniques.

Explore new flavours: Experiment with MONIN's extensive range of premium products, designed for innovative cocktail creation.

Networking opportunities: build connections with other cocktail enthusiasts in an engaging and competitive atmosphere.

Judging criteria

Judging will consider:

The candidate's presentation: Personal presentation and ability to communicate in English.
Cleanliness: Having an organised, clean, and efficient way of working, maintaining a clean work area, avoiding spillages.
Technical skills: The competitor's skill and proper use of bartending techniques.
Drink evaluation: The appearance and presentation, the aroma, taste, balance, originality, and how it links to the theme of the competition.
Penalties shall apply for exceeding the time limit.

Rules and regulations

When the recipe is submitted, the organizing committee will tell which ingredients can be made available and which ones must be brought by the competitor. Some ingredients may not be available at the competition location, so make sure it is taken into consideration.

Competitors will need to bring all their own glassware or serving vessels that they need, making sure there is enough for the 4 drinks to be prepared. There will be a range of glassware available for the final 'market shopping' round.

Participants are advised to bring their own equipment to prepare their drink and garnish (Jigger, shaker, etc). It is the competitor's responsibility to make sure their equipment and mise-en-place is complete within the 3-minute preparation time. Garnishes will be prepared separately.To create the final drink, competitors must include at least 10ml of any MONIN product, such as Le Sirop de MONIN, Le Concentré de MONIN, Pure by MONIN, Le Fruit de MONIN, or La Liqueur de MONIN. Multiple MONIN products are acceptable.

Competitors are free to incorporate any edible ingredients from brands not competing with MONIN (syrups, purees, or liqueurs) into their recipes. The number and quantity of ingredients used are unrestricted, as long as they are safe for consumption.

Garnishes can be edible or not, if they are consistent with the drink or the theme of the competition.

This year's theme emphasizes the growing popularity of No/Low ABV cocktails, so we're introducing a new requirement for the final drink's alcohol content: the beverage must have a maximum ABV of 8% before dilution.

Any drink submitted with an ABV exceeding 8% before dilution will be disqualified from the final competition.

Only one homemade ingredient is permitted per competitor, but it must satisfy the following criteria:

• It can be an infusion, bitter, juice etc...

• Homemade syrups, cordials, or similar products must be based on MONIN products. For instance, "Pineapple and curry syrup" should be a blend of MONIN Pineapple syrup and curry powder.

• If using a homemade syrup, cordial, or comparable product, an unadulterated MONIN product must also be included in the recipe.

• Homemade syrups are forbidden if an identical flavour exists in the MONIN range.

• All homemade components must be thoroughly explained, including the recipe, and submitted on the registration form before the application deadline.

Only one homemade ingredient is permitted per competitor, but it must satisfy the following criteria:

• It can be an infusion, bitter, juice etc...

• Homemade syrups, cordials, or similar products must be based on MONIN products. For instance, "Pineapple and curry syrup" should be a blend of MONIN Pineapple syrup and curry powder.

• If using a homemade syrup, cordial, or comparable product, an unadulterated MONIN product must also be included in the recipe.

• Homemade syrups are forbidden if an identical flavour exists in the MONIN range.

• All homemade components must be thoroughly explained, including the recipe, and submitted on the registration form before the application deadline.

Ready to stir things up?

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to advance your mixology career and possibly make it to the international stage in France.

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