Knock, knock! The Havana Membership Maestros competitors is ready on the door. Take into account this your final probability to allow them to in.
We all know, we all know, the decision for the competitors went out in November and earlier than you had time to assume who out of your bar workforce you would possibly need to buddy up with, not to mention take into account the nuances of the drink you would possibly need to create, alongside got here the run-up to the festive interval.
No such distractions in January. Which is lucky as a result of there’s nonetheless time to get your pondering caps on and get your entries in. You will have till Fifteenth January 2024 to decide on the individual you need to enter the problem with – you each must work on the identical venue bear in mind. Stated venue should function as a cocktail bar and/or characteristic a devoted cocktail menu. Them’s the foundations. See extra beneath.
As for what’s in it for you, it wouldn’t be Havana Membership and not using a international last that’s set to immerse the successful groups within the color, tradition and cocktails of Cuba. You’ll be handled to 4 days within the capital, Havana, the place you’ll get the chance to tour the distillery, take pleasure in privileged occasions with the Maestros and pals of Havana Membership household and naturally, showcase your drink on the worldwide stage.
However that’s not all. How does a money prize of €5,000 for every of you sound? Not solely that however you’ll every obtain a swanky Havana Membership trophy to point out off to your colleagues, a wonderful bottle of Havana Membership Maximo and assured ticket to return to Cuba for the subsequent Cocktail Maestros International Finale the place you’ll be the new seats as judges and presenting the Cocktail Maestros trophies to the successful groups.
So what do it is advisable do to be in with an opportunity of being topped the Havana Membership Maestro 2024 successful workforce? By no means concern, we’ve received all of your questions answered beneath…
How do I apply?
Like we talked about above, the very first thing it is advisable do is select somebody out of your place of business to companion up with as a workforce. And value noting, it is advisable apply on behalf of your bar.
Gotcha. Now what?
You and your fellow bartender and bar should observe the Instagram hyperlink on the call-to-action video beneath or by way of the Havana Membership web site.
Subsequent, be sure you join and enter all vital private particulars of every taking part workforce member. A affirmation electronic mail will then be despatched to each of you, together with competitors and The Maestro Session particulars.
Maintain up, what are The Maestro Classes?
Ah sure. Yow will discover out extra about them right here, however in a nutshell, they’re a collection of very cool, very insightful instructional movies targeted on 4 distinct pillars: Liquid, Flavour, Hustle and Expression.
Good one. Then what?
When you’ve been impressed by the The Maestros within the periods, you’ll have all of the background data and expertise it is advisable get to the enjoyable half: the creation of your cocktail.
What’s the spec?
Thrilling! Your mission is to create a drink that represents the essence, the distinct character of your workforce. The way you do it’s as much as the 2 of you however your cocktail should hero one of many Havana Membership expressions, selecting between both Havana Membership Unique 3 Años, 7 Años, Especial, or the coveted Selección de Maestro. That’s the bottom, the remainder of the drink should characteristic two home made components – one from every workforce member – throughout the last creation. However select rigorously, not solely does the ensuing drink must style good, you need to clarify why you’ve every gone in your particular person ingredient to create a harmonious cocktail.
Very good! Anything?
Sure, yet one more factor that additionally faucets into your creativity. You’ll must take and submit two charming photographs: considered one of your cocktail creation (that includes Havana Membership Rum bottle); the opposite which captures the distinctive character of your workforce. Don’t fear should you don’t assume you’ve got the talents – considered one of our favorite photographers, Lateef Okunnu, shares his invaluable tips about getting your photographs just-so in his Maestro Session on Expression.
Are you able to remind me of the important thing dates?
After all! Mark the next down in your diary:
Fifteenth January: final date to submit your entries
twenty first January-Fifteenth February: Nationwide Finals (dates tbc)
Fifteenth-18th April: International last
Submission recap:
The Drink – together with your cocktail identify
The recipe
The 2 pictures – one of many drink, one of many workforce
Dates: Get your entries in by Fifteenth January 2024.
For extra particulars and to submit entries, go to havana-club.com/en/havana-club-cocktail-maestros
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