In pictures: Gin Mare Mediterranean Inspirations

The Gin Mare Mediterranean Inspirations competition has only been run for three years, but already has a reputation for being one of the most relaxed, fun and luxurious cocktail competitions in the world.

The finalists of the Gin Mare Mediterranean Inspirations competition made their final presentations in the glorious Ibiza sunshine

The final of the global competition takes place at the stunning Gin Mare Villa in Ibiza, Spain, with bartenders from all across the world battling for the grand prize of €4,500, although all those taking part already felt like winners the moment they arrived at the villa.

Used to communicate Gin Mare’s brand values of the Mediterranean lifestyle, gastronomy, climate and feeling of escape, the villa was the setting for a world class cocktail competition featuring eight bartenders from the likes of the UK, Australia, Portugal, Spain, Italy, France, Germany and Switzerland.

Amanda Boucher from Candelaria in Paris was named the overall winner, with Luca Vettali from Italy and Juanjo Saber from Spain in second and third place respectively.

Flick through the following pages to see the highlights from the competitions, including the winning cocktails and idyllic Gin Mare Villa itself.

The final of the Gin Mare Mediterranean Inspirations cocktail competition has been held at the luxurious and beautiful Gin Mare Villa in Ibiza for the past three years. With its infinity pool, white-washed walls, and serene atmosphere, the villa is the perfect setting for the brand to communicate Gin Mare’s values to its visitors.

Luca Vettali from Italy presents his version of the gin and tonic – featuring a lavender and lemon sorbet – to the judges.

Spain’s Juanjo Saber used toy dolls in a beach scene as a garnish for his Mare Nostrum cocktail Seaside Crusta, featuring orange curaçao, Inedit beer syrup, sea water and ouzu perfume and a rosemary sugar crusta.

Amanda Boucher from Candelaria in Paris impressed the judges and consumers with her simple gin and tonic featuring black pepper essential oil, and a garnish of red pepper.

Amanda Boucher of Candelaria in Paris and the winner of Gin Mare Mediterranean Inspirations 2013, presents her innovative gin and tonic featuring black pepper oil to the judges.

Luca Vettali’s gin and tonic creation, complete with lavender, rosemary and green straw for garnish.

Luca Vettali of Italy pours his Gin Mare Dirty Martini, a slight orange colour thanks to the inclusion of tomato consomme, tio pepe and celery bitters.

Spain’s Juanjo Saber presents his Dirty Martini Lesbos Dirty Mare-tini with flair. The drink unusually features rancio wine and feta cheese serum.

Juanjo Saber’s Seaside Crusta not only looked impressive but tasted sublime.

Spain’s Juanjo Saber (second from left), from 41 Degrees in Barcelona, secured third place in the competition, winning a prize of €1,000 and a one-off gig as a brand ambassador for Gin Mare.

Italy’s Luca Vettali (second from left) from Luca e Andrea in Milan, won second place and a prize of €2,000. He also becomes a brand ambassador for Gin Mare for two events.

Amanda Boucher was named the overall winner at the competition, becoming the second female in two years to win the prize. Hailing from Minnesota but representing Candelaria in Paris, Boucher won the grand prize of €4,500, and a job as brand ambassador for Gin Mare for four events.