A premier cocktail competition celebrating Australian mixology excellence and the finest French Liqueur.
This year, Australia Wine & Spirits proudly presents the Massenez Masters – Golden Eight Edition. In honour of the 10th Anniversary of Golden Eight by Massenez, this national competition invites Australia’s best bartenders to create an original cocktail showcasing one of France’s most celebrated pear liqueurs.
Beginning with local competitions across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia, the competition will culminate at the National Final during Sydney Bar Week, where Australia’s best will compete for the opportunity of a lifetime.
HOW TO ENTER
Participation is simple.
Step 1 Visit massenezmasters.com.au and Click Register Now and complete the registration form.
Step 2 Create an original cocktail featuring Massenez Golden Eight.
Step 3 Upload your cocktail to Instagram, including:
- Your original cocktail recipe
- A videoshowcasing your cocktail
- #massenezmasters
- Tag @aus_ws
- Tag @massenez_australia
THE COMPETITION
Entries close 23rd August, 2026
State Selection Following the close of entries, six finalists will be selected from each participating state:
• Victoria
• New South Wales
• Queensland
• South Australia
• Western Australia
State Final – Finalists will present their cocktail live before an expert panel of respected hospitality professionals in their home state. One winner from each state will be selected to progress to the National Final.
National Final – State winners will travel to Sydney during Sydney Bar Week to compete in the Massenez Masters National Final. The National Final will take place at Dean and Nancy on 22, and be judged by an esteemed panel of Australian and international industry experts, including Bernard Baud, President of Massenez.
THE PRIZES
State Winners
Each State Winner will receive:
- Return flights to Sydney
- Two nights’ premium accommodation
- Ticket to the Sydney Bar Awards
- A place in the Massenez Masters
National Final National Winner
The inaugural Massenez Masters Champion will receive:
- Return flights to Paris
- Accommodation for seven nights
- Exclusive hosted experiences with Massenez
- An unforgettable immersion into the home of one of France’s most iconic spirits producers
CONTACT DETAILS
Australia Wine & Spirits
EMAIL: info@a-ws.wine
PHONE: (03) 7043 9908