2023 Archive - Rising Stars Competition 2023/2024

In 2023 Rising Stars challengers will be pushed to their creative limits.

We’re looking for 14 competitors to join us in the UK in September 2023. We’re going to fly you in, put you up and invite you to join us in the full agenda of seminars, masterclasses and challenges.

So – would you rather watch it online or will you be there with us next year?

We’re looking for some of the best talent within Marriott International EMEA – travel to the UK with us then journey on a 7-day adventure, sharpening your skills, engaging with the masters and even pitting your wits against Marriott colleagues from throughout EMEA.

At the end of the adventure one person will become THE Rising Star 2023/24.

Your Cocktail Creation

Each entrant will need to design a cocktail using at least one closed loop ingredient inspired by 2 Cities.

At least one of these cities must be the current location you work, the other can hold a special place in your heart or a city that inspires you.

Competition Details

• Begin your two trainings today.  You will receive a digital certificate of completion once accomplished, (you will need to upload these with your cocktail entry).
• Entries close 23/6/23
• Finalists must be able to travel between 19th of September to the 28th.
• Finalists must have a valid passport.
• Finalists must be able to obtain a travel visa for the United Kingdom.
• Entrants must complete Bar Smarts & Bar World of Tomorrow Trainings before cocktail entry. 

Cocktail Submission Entries

• Cocktail must use at least one closed loop ingredient
• Cocktail must be inspired by two cities.
• At least one of these cities must be the current location you work, the other can hold a special place in your heart or a city that inspires you.
• Cocktail must use a Pernod Ricard brand of spirits.
• Cocktail names should not use lewd or offensive language.
• A maximum of 7 ingredients to be used in cocktails. (Garnishes do not count as an ingredient).

Finalist Selection (Judging) Process

• Closed Loop application- 30 Points
• Inspiration/Story- 25 Points
• Drink Name- 5 Points
• Taste & Presentation- 25 Points
• Technique- 15 Points

Finalist Judges

• Diego Baud, 2022/23 Rising Stars Champion
• Marcel Haddad, Senior Manager R&B EMEA
• Tom Quinn, Global Customer Development Manager - Pernod Ricard

Entry Submisson

• The window for entry submission is now open and can be accessed from the homepage.
• Now open, the submission window will be available until midnight on 23rd June.

What Now?

1. Complete both of your trainings
2. Begin to consider and plan your cocktail creation – make time with your manager to ideate and refine your ideas together.
3. Enter your submission - submit your cocktail, upload both certificates of completion.