Tequila Casa Dragones proudly presents a new edition of Jamming Sessions, their mixology competition that’s part of their prestigious Bartender Exchange Program. This year, Casa Dragones will select 8 Finalists that will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Tequila Casa Dragones' breathtaking brand home in San Miguel de Allende to present new cocktail creations in front of renowned industry professionals. San Miguel is one of Mexico’s most elegant colonial towns and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. In honor of Casa Dragones home, this year's theme challenges bartenders to create an original cocktail with Casa Dragones Blanco inspired by The Spirit of San Miguel.
The first-place winner will take home $5,000 USD, while the second-place finisher will receive $1,000 USD. Additionally, all semi-finalists will be inaugurated into the exclusive Bartender Exchange Program, which offers the opportunity to travel to top accounts across the U.S. and Mexico for mixology pop-ups and residencies.
"Jamming Sessions, part of our Bartender Exchange Program, has become a remarkable platform for mixologists to share their talent, expertise, and passion for tequila. This year’s competition will be very exciting with new guest judges and exceptional talent crafting cocktails behind our award-winning Obsidian Bar in San Miguel de Allende. We are very proud to be part of this vibrant community and are excited to celebrate their craft with the world.” - Bertha González Nieves, Co-Founder & CEO of Casa Dragones.
The Jamming Sessions 2024 Judges are José Luis León (Bar Director, Ritual H, Bar Manager, Licorería Limantour), Fabiola Padilla (Mixologist & Founder Bekeb San Miguel de Allende) and Yana Volfson (Mixology Consultant, Former National Beverage Director, Casamata Group).
Deadline is September 26th to register and submit your cocktail! Don’t miss out on this incredible experience to share your creativity and connect with like-minded industry professionals.
(U.S. and Mexico Bartenders Only)
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GUIDELINES
Create a cocktail recipe with Casa Dragones Blanco based on the theme: The Spirit of San Miguel
Craft a recipe inspired by our beautiful hometown of SanMiguel de Allende, Mexico, a city renowned for its vibrant history and rich culture. San Miguel has consistently been recognized on the World’s Best list, being named the Best City in the World by Travel + Leisure in 2017 and 2018, and celebrated as the #1 City in the World and the Best City inMexico in 2024. Additionally, Condé Nast Traveler awarded it the title of the World’s Best Small City in 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021. Let the spirit and esteemed reputation of SanMiguel de Allende inspire your cocktail creation.
FULL GUIDELINES & RULES
