Golden Shaker Bartender Competition 2025
Golden Shaker Bartender Competition
Sunday, June 1st, 2025
Join us at the Elora Distilling Company for our second annual Golden Shaker Bartender Competition! Experience the perfect blend of expert mixology and refined local spirits at our distillery in the heart of Elora.
Join us June 1st to watch the region's finest mixologists compete for the coveted Elora Distilling Company Golden Shaker award.
Are you a talented bartender eager to showcase your skills? Don’t miss the opportunity to compete! Check out the details below and register to secure your place. After May 20th - reach out to events@eloradistillingcompany.com to see if we can sneak you onto the competitors list!
Prefer to be part of the audience? Reserve your spot today and prepare to be dazzled by the talent on display and taste some of the best local spirits our region has to offer.
Competition
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Categories:
- Whisky, Rum
- Vodka, Gin
Finals: 3:30 PM
- Black Box Ingredients
Cash Prizes:
- Best in Show Golden Shaker: $1,000
- Best of Spirit Category: $200
- Audience Choice: $200
Competition Details:
- Cocktails must offer a creative twist on a recipe from "The Golden Age of Cocktails" (1899-1959).
- Recipes must be original creations by the competitor.
- At least one base spirit must be chosen from any Elora Distilling Company Vodka, Gin, Rum, or Whisky (minimum of 1 oz).
- Competitors may utilize the complete range of Elora Distilling Company products (spirits, tonics, bitters, syrups, etc.).
- Only one non-Elora Distilling Company alcoholic product may be included per cocktail.
- A maximum of two homemade ingredients (excluding garnishes) is permitted.
- There is no limit on the total number of ingredients for each cocktail.
- Elora Distilling Company will supply a basic pantry of ingredients, while any additional items outside this pantry are the responsibility of the entrant.
- A valid Smart Serve certificate is required for all entrants.
REGISTER ONLINE