New cocktail competitors alert: Havana Membership is again, with Havana Membership Cocktail Maestros
We don’t find out about bartenders however the massive questions that we all the time ask ourselves earlier than we align with any cocktail competitors, giant or small, are these:
- What’s in it for bartenders?
- Why ought to they take time from their already busy schedules to become involved?
- How does it differ from the plethora of comps already on the market?
- Does it excite us sufficient to jot down passionately about it?
- If we have been bartenders, would we need to participate?
And we’re blissful to say that Havana Membership Cocktail Maestros will get massive, fats blissful scores throughout the board from us. However earlier than we get on to the whys, if you happen to’re considering the title sounds acquainted however barely completely different, you’d be proper. Having taken day trip of the competitors area the previous Havana Membership Grand Prix is again with a brand new title, a brand new format and a complete lot of latest causes for bartenders to get on board.
So, taking it from the highest:
What’s in it for bartenders?
Briefly, lots. The Havana Membership Cocktail Maestros is a brand-new idea which listens to precisely what bartenders actually need from a contest. In reality, Havana Membership polled bartenders, took their feedback on board and acted on them, which implies this might be the competitors you’re in search of.
So, clearly being a cocktail competitors, there are drinks to be made however with the brand new format comes an emphasis on enjoyable, camaraderie, various challenges and training for everybody collaborating. And for many who win their nationals, these key parts get ramped as much as the max in a visit of a lifetime to Cuba for the worldwide ultimate. Oh, and in addition to unbelievable bragging rights, there’s a cheque for the very wholesome sum of €10,000 up for grabs.
Why ought to bartenders take time from their already busy schedules to become involved?
Aside from the above? Progress, stimulation, creativity, tradition, connectivity – we could go on? There are such a lot of causes the Havana Membership Cocktail Maestros will get the thumbs up in our ebook. Maybe crucial is the concentrate on training and the target to amplify cocktail and hospitality mastery. As any career-minded bartender will let you know, these parts are integral whether or not they aspire to elevating their sport behind the bar, trying to open their very own enterprise or transition to a model ambassador position.
How does it differ from the plethora of cocktail comps already on the market?
Somewhat than working in silo, bartenders are invited to collaborate with a member of their bar crew, which is a bonus in our ebook – two heads are all the time higher than one, proper? The intention is to spark creativity, type dialogue and study from one another at every stage of the competitors.
For the primary spherical ‘Liquid Concord’, bartenders will likely be working collectively in groups of two to create a cocktail that includes two do-it-yourself substances*, in addition to submitting two pictures for the entry stage – one among their ultimate cocktail creation, and one other of their crew. For the groups that make it via to the nationwide finals, their cocktail making, relationship and hospitality abilities will come into play much more, so select correctly people!
Does it excite us sufficient to jot down passionately about it?
Properly, the reply to that one is true right here: hand on coronary heart, it actually does. We love the truth that it is a crew centered competitors. For us, collaborations are the place the true magic occurs – we are able to’t wait to see how two people work as one in the course of the course of the competitors. There will likely be balancing strengths and weaknesses, constructing one another up and calming each other down, there will likely be laughs, progress, assist and there will likely be all method of learnings. To not point out some wonderful drinks alongside the way in which.
If we have been bartenders, would we need to participate?
Completely! Not solely is there prize cash, a journey expertise for European groups to London for a further warmth, and a four-day journey to Cuba, the birthplace of Havana Membership, the place they’ll absolutely immerse themselves in every kind of vibrant, musical and magical Cuban tradition; there are the teachings to be discovered from The Maestro Periods. These 4, vastly inspiring movies are informative, participating and entertaining, specializing in:
i) Liquid – with Maestro del Ron Cubano, Asbel Morales and International Model Ambassador Alfredo Guerra, who will lead an exploration of Havana Membership’s wealthy cultural heritage, discussing the model historical past, intricate manufacturing processes and the connection the island has with the liquid, in addition to recommendations on creating the proper Havana Membership cocktails.
ii) Flavour – with International Ambassador Liam Holyoak Rackal and iconic chef Naz Ramadan to discover meals traits, flavour and creativity. They can even be showcasing a digital cooking demo completely paired with Havana Membership Añejo 7 Años.
iii) Hustle – with bar duo Emilio Di Salvo and Keila Urzais from Devil’s Whiskers who will educate entrants on the makings of a terrific crew, with suggestions and methods on learn how to hustle and sharing recommendation on learn how to deal with the crew centered entry problem.
iv) Expression – with one among our fave drinks photographers, Lateef Okunnu. He’ll be revealing the secrets and techniques behind the artwork of drinks images, demonstrating the artwork of learn how to seize sturdy imagery for the ultimate cocktail creations (integral for the entry problem), in addition to displaying his strategy to inventive expression.
? Come on, you already know you need to! Right here’s learn how to become involved:
Entry mechanics
• Select your crew. You each have to work on the identical venue (which should function as a cocktail bar or have a standalone cocktail menu). You will want to use on behalf of your bar.
• You and your fellow bartender and bar should observe the Instagram hyperlink on the call-to-action video or by way of the Havana Membership web site: havana-club.com/en/havana-club-cocktail-maestros
• Bar groups have to enroll and enter all crucial private particulars of every collaborating crew member. A affirmation e mail will then be despatched to each collaborating crew members with competitors and The Maestro Session particulars.
The entry problem:
Liquid Concord
When you’ve been impressed by, then cogitated and digested The Maestro Periods, you’ll have all of the background data and abilities you might want to get to the enjoyable half: the creation of your cocktail.
Right here’s the place you’ll be tasked with making a drink that represents your crew, which should mix Havana Membership rum. Whether or not that’s Havana Membership Authentic 3 Años, 7 Años, Especial, or the coveted Selección de Maestro – and two do-it-yourself substances – one from every crew member – throughout the ultimate creation.
The substances, like your crew, needs to be superbly balanced and play collectively properly, notably as you’ll have to offer a motive for why every of you has gone to your particular person ingredient to create a harmonious cocktail.
With Lateef’s Expression experience on board, you’ll have to take and submit two charming photographs: one among your cocktail creation (that includes Havana Membership Rum bottle); the opposite which captures the distinctive character of your crew.
Submission recap:
The Drink – together with your cocktail title
The recipe
The 2 images – one of many drink, one of many crew
Dates: Get your entries in between 20 November 2023 and fifteenth January 2024.
For extra particulars and submit entries, go to havana-club.com/en/havana-club-cocktail-maestros
Entry T&C’s
- Collaboration and teamwork is on the warmth of this competitors so every crew ought to consist of two bartenders per crew
- All entrants should maintain a legitimate passport for worldwide journey, together with Cuba
- Each crew members should apply on behalf of their bar and should work on the identical venue Mentioned venue should function as a cocktail bar or have a standalone cocktail menu
- Group venues aren’t required to inventory Havana Membership
