On Tuesday morning, the third Regional Final for The Perfect Blend Cocktail Competition 2024 was held in Melbourne. Bartenders flocked to BYRDI, meeting their host for the day, Luke Whearty, before embarking on a day of outdoor adventures at Victoria’s Restaurant of the Year, O.My.
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Western Australia was the second of the six Regional Finals, and it took place on March 11th and 12th. Finalists began the competition days with the Beam Suntory Blind Tasting and Product Knowledge Test at the QT Perth.
Our largest Regional Final heat ever saw 27 finalists (13 Apprentice Category and 14 Professional Category) take part in the required stages of the competition. But there could only be two winners…
This year, the 2024 Cointreau Margarita Challenge invites participants to craft their unique spin on the original Margarita, capturing the essence and vibrancy of their city. Entries close 31 March, so get yours in today!
Everyone in hospitality can be a part of the fun and festivities of World Bartender Day by supporting their local finalists from NOW until Saturday 24th February
The Plantation Classic Clash 2023 was an epic showdown of bartending prowess, where both rookies and seasoned bartending talent across Australia & New Zealand battled it out with their best interpretations of beloved Rum classics.
Over the last few weeks, the panel of judges have been working overtime to narrow down the 300 entries received from bartenders from all corners of Australia & New Zealand. After a grueling blind judging process, the following exceptional finalists have been selected from each state.
Last night Storm Evans of Cantina OK!, Sydney, was crowned the winner of the 2023 PATRÓN Perfectionists Australian Cocktail Competition.
Most competitions are ultimately about the drink, the presentation, and the showmanship. The Perfect Blend is about supporting one another, education, career & self-development.
Enter your Cocktail submission into The Perfect Blend now — entries close in 7 days! The countdown is on!
This year’s competition entry challenge called ‘PAINT THE WORLD PATRÓN PALOMA’ asked bartenders to create a PATRÓN PALOMA serve worthy of their favourite city.
Within Australia, Sydney’s Maybe Sammy climbed 14 places (No. 15), being the fifth time it has been best in the continent and Melbourne’s cocktail pub Caretaker’s Cottage entered the list (No.23).