{"id":17061,"date":"2024-10-22T14:36:51","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T12:36:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/?p=17061"},"modified":"2024-10-22T14:36:51","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T12:36:51","slug":"entries-for-agcc-2024-are-open-join-the-ranks-of-angosturas-elite-bartenders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/entries-for-agcc-2024-are-open-join-the-ranks-of-angosturas-elite-bartenders\/","title":{"rendered":"Entries for AGCC 2024 Are Open: Join the Ranks of ANGOSTURA\u00ae\u2019s Elite Bartenders!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The House of ANGOSTURA\u00ae is calling all bartenders! The ANGOSTURA\u00ae Global Cocktail Challenge (AGCC) 2024\/25 is now open for entries.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">ANGOSTURA\u00ae is looking for a passionate bartender who can excel on the global stage, representing the brand at the biggest international events.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>This competition offers an exciting opportunity for bartenders around the world to compete for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We\u2019re searching for bartenders with the perfect combination of skill, charm, and expertise to join the House of ANGOSTURA\u00ae as our next Global Brand Ambassador. If you\u2019ve got a deep understanding of cocktails and a passion for ANGOSTURA\u00ae products\u2014ranging from our world-renowned bitters to our premium rums and amaro\u2014then this challenge is for you. You\u2019ll need to display innovation in your cocktail creation, knowledge of the latest spirits trends, and strong communication skills to connect with industry professionals around the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">What\u2019s Up for Grabs?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Participants in the ANGOSTURA\u00ae Global Cocktail Challenge 2024\/25 stands to win some of the industry\u2019s most prestigious honours and rewards:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>National\/Regional Winner: Earn the title of ANGOSTURA\u00ae Cocktail Challenge Winner for your country or region and win an all-expenses-paid trip to Trinidad &amp; Tobago in May 2025 to represent your country in the global finals.<\/li>\n<li>Global Finals Winner: Claims the ultimate title of ANGOSTURA\u00ae Global Cocktail Challenge Champion 2025, wins $10,000, and secures a 2-year contract to travel the world as the ANGOSTURA\u00ae Global Brand Ambassador, showcasing the House of ANGOSTURA\u00ae portfolio at the world\u2019s top events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How to Enter:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To join this prestigious competition, simply submit your entry at angosturaglobalcocktailchallenge.com. Showcase your mixology mastery by creating an original, innovative swizzle cocktail featuring at least 30ml of ANGOSTURA\u00ae Rum and one of our famous bitters. Your creation will be judged on appeal, aesthetics, and story, with bonus points for sustainability.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Your entry should include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cocktail name, recipe, and method<\/li>\n<li>Menu description (50 words max)<\/li>\n<li>Supporting paragraph (250 words max)<\/li>\n<li>One image of your cocktail<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Challenge Rules:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your cocktail must contain a minimum of 30ml of ANGOSTURA\u00ae Rum and one ANGOSTURA\u00ae bitter.<\/li>\n<li>It can contain a maximum of 75ml of 40% ABV spirit before dilution.<\/li>\n<li>You can include up to 3 homemade ingredients, with a total of 6 ingredients allowed (excluding ice).<\/li>\n<li>The cocktail should be original and innovative, delivering on the set scoring criteria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Scoring Criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Appeal (30 points): Does the recipe and description make it sound irresistible?<\/li>\n<li>Aesthetic (30 points): Is the drink visually stunning, with a fitting garnish and glassware?<\/li>\n<li>Story (30 points): How creatively does the cocktail reflect the bartender\u2019s local culture or a twist on a classic?<\/li>\n<li>Sustainability Bonus (10 points): Did the bartender incorporate sustainable ingredients or methods?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is your chance to shine in front of the global cocktail community, gain international recognition, and be part of a celebration of 200 years of Angostura\u2019s legacy. Don\u2019t miss out\u2014submit your entry today and take the first step toward becoming the next ANGOSTURA\u00ae Global Cocktail Champion!<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information and to enter, visit angosturaglobalcocktailchallenge.com. Follow ANGOSTURA\u00ae South Africa on Facebook \/Angostura South Africa and Instagram @AngosturaZA for updates, fun facts and recipes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-118696\" src=\"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/media-release-AGCC.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The House of ANGOSTURA\u00ae is calling all bartenders! The ANGOSTURA\u00ae Global Cocktail Challenge (AGCC) 2024\/25 is now open for entries. ANGOSTURA\u00ae is looking for a passionate bartender who can excel on the global stage, representing the brand at the biggest international events. 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