15/01/2025
GLOBAL LAUNCH
The time has come! Enter the competition by immortalizing your cocktail creation and team spirit.
Havana Club Cocktail Maestros Global Final is just around the corner!
Our 20 teams are now getting ready for the final challenges of the competition, taking place in Barcelona, on September 7 to 11.
Throughout these last weeks, our 40 Finalists have had the unique opportunity to be mentored by some of the most respected figures in global cocktail culture, the very ones who will constitute the jury for the Global Final.
CELEBRATE BARTENDERS, TEAM SPIRIT AND COCKTAIL SKILLS ONCE AGAIN
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HAVANA CLUB COCKTAIL MAESTRO #2
Sandrae
Lawrence
No. 35 – Bar World 100, Founder and Editor of The Cocktail Lovers and member of Tales of the Cocktail Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Sandrae Lawrence is a prominent global advocate for the cocktail and spirits industry. A true spokesperson for diversity and equality she is a mentor for Equal Measures UK. Often featuring in the bar world’s most influential and ones to watch.
“I’m so excited and proud to be back judging Havana Club Cocktail Maestros 2026. At the inaugural Global Final I witnessed firsthand the deep connection, camaraderie and growth that each of the teams underwent during the process. For this second edition, I am looking forward to seeing the rhythms, warmth and magic of Havana will be brought to life in Barcelona.”
Priyanka Blah
No. 12 – Bar World 100, Founder of The Dram Attic and Education Director of BCB.
Priyanka Blah is a hospitality expert and world leading drinks writer. She is as the Director of Education for BCB and an academy chair for the 50 Best Bars.
“Competitions are a great way to sharpen skills, expand networks, and get exposed to new cultures – HCCM provides participants with all these plus the unique opportunity to be mentored by industry leaders from across the world. Platforms like this can provide invaluable learning.”
Simone Caporale
No. 7 – Bar World 100 and Co-owner of Boadas, SIPS and Montana.
Simone Caporale is famous for transforming global cocktail culture through immersive storytelling and playful drink presentation. Founder of some of the world’s most successful bars, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential people in modern mixology.
“I am thrilled to be back as jury of the Havana Club Cocktail Maestros 2026 Global Final. What I love about this competition, it how it encourages bartender teams to not only compete at the highest level, but to collaborate. It truly helps each bartender to understand the importance of professional empathy and community spirit.”
Jose Luis Leon
No. 69 – Bar World 100, Bar manager and Partner at Licorería Limantour, Mexico City.
José Luis is a globally celebrated and award-winning master mixologist. Widely considered a pioneering force behind Mexico City’s modern cocktail revolution, he himself is a Havana Club Grand Prix Finalist.
“Competitions can inspire great drinks, but what truly shapes a bartender is the opportunity to learn from others. That’s what makes Havana Club Cocktail Maestros so valuable – it creates conversations, challenges perspectives, and builds a stronger global community of hospitality professionals. I’m honoured to be part of that journey.”
WIN €10,000 AND MORE
Ready to be the next champions of the Havana Club Cocktail Maestros?
The Global Final will take place in September 2026 in Barcelona, with teams competing for the €10,000 grand prize.
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ENROLL IN THE COMPETITION TO BECOME THE NEXT COCKTAIL MAESTRO
