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Angostura names Global Cocktail Challenge finalists
Rum and bitters producer Angostura has revealed the nine finalists in its Global Cocktail Challenge 2020, which will take place in Trinidad and Tobago next month.
The nine finalists in the Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge hail from countries such as France, Brazil and Australia
Now in its 10th year, the cocktail competition will be held during the Trinidad & Tobago Carnival on 24 and 25 February. This year’s competition saw 318 bartenders from 55 countries enter.
The nine finalists are: Shana Rajahram (Trinidad and Tobago), Marv Cunningham (The Bahamas), Chad Lawrence (Canada), Gustavo Costa (Brazil), Mike Jordhoy (France), Rohan Massie (Australia), Simon Dacey (UK), Vasile Dorofeev (Dubai) and Agung Satria (Vietnam).
The global final will task bartenders with mixing two drinks in seven minutes while entertaining judges with their knowledge of cocktails, the category and Angostura. The finalists will also undergo a ‘rigorous’ interview.
The bartenders will also have the opportunity to take part in distillery and museum tours, and tutored tastings, as well as experience the island’s culture.
The winner will receive the title of Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge Champion 2020, a cash prize of US$10,000 and a two-year contract as a global brand ambassador for the Angostura range.
In addition, the winner will have the opportunity to serve as a judge during the finals for the next competition.
Rahim Mohammed, Angostura’s executive manager – corporate services and marketing, said: “The diversity of talent the Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge helps to shine a light on is outstanding.
“Amongst the nine finalists, we have representatives from arguably some of the best rum bars in the world, high-volume cocktail bars, nightclub bartenders, those working in events, to someone who lives in a small town, which by his own admission has little cocktail culture to speak of yet.
“The one thing all of these finalists have in common is a real and urgent passion for their craft, for many it is a calling, an incredible talent for mixing drinks and a great way of telling stories and engaging an audience.
“I can’t wait to see all nine of these finalists in action here in Trinidad and Tobago, and for them to experience one of the most incredible weeks on our beautiful islands.”
In February 2019, Angostura named New Zealand bartender Ray Letoa as the winner of its Global Cocktail Challenge.