By Andy Young
Entries for the Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge will close at 11.59pm on Monday 15 June.
Up for grabs is AU$10,000 in prize money plus a 12 month contract as the Australian Angostura Brand Ambassador. The winner of the Australian final will also travel to Trinidad, during Carnivale, to compete for the global title. The winner of the global competition will take home US$10,000 and a two year contract to travel the globe as Global Angostura Brand Ambassador.
Bartenders who want a chance at winning the prize and taking over from the current global winner, Australian Mike Tomasic, should enter through the island2island Facebook page.
To enter bartenders need to create and upload an image of a cocktail containing:
At least 30ml of any Angostura Rum
At least 5 dashes of Angostura aromatic bitters
No more than 6 ingredients
No homemade ingredients
Use island2island portfolio products where appropriate.
Regional heats will be held throughout July and August, with the national final taking place on 31 August in Sydney.
Island2island is hoping that Australia will be able to successfully defend the title won by Tomasic last year. CEO Allan Shearer said: "Australia has some of the most talented bartenders in the world. We are now the country to beat at the finals in Trinidad."