2021 Coffee Cocktail Challenge

by | Sep 17, 2022

Hosted by  Mr. Black & Steve the Bartender

Mr Black & Steve the Bartender have joined forces again in 2021 to bring you the second edition of the Coffee Cocktail Challenge.  Do you feel like you’ve got what it takes to create the next modern-classic coffee cocktail? Well, here’s your chance! Go head-to-head with cocktail lovers from around the world, and have your creation reviewed by some of the top cocktail minds in the industry. Full list of FAQs can be found here.

Here’s a rundown of the competition:

  1. Create an original coffee cocktail using Mr Black Coffee Liqueur with no more than 4oz of liquor. You’ve got 2 weeks to submit a cocktail (or multiple drinks if you want).
  2. Then, starting Oct 13, go check out all the submissions and vote for your favorite.
  3. On November 3, 5 of the highest voted cocktails and 5 favorites will be selected by the competition’s team of judges.
  4. Steve the Bartender, along with a panel of experts, will judge the top 10 cocktails on YouTube on November 16. One winner and one runner up will be selected based on taste, presentation and creativity.

The grand prize winner will be receiving THE ULTIMATE BARTENDER & BARISTA PACK (Total Value: $2,450 USD), which includes:

◆ Breville Dual Boiler Espresso Machine
◆  Yama Cold Drip Tower
◆  Birdy by Erik Lorincz Bar Kit
◆  6 x Hand Blown Japanese Cocktail Glasses from Kimura Glass
◆  Mr Black Merch Pack
◆  The winning cocktail will be featured on thirstymag.com, SteveTheBartender YouTube, Mr. Black Instagram and YouTube

Those who make it to the final 10 all get prizes, by the way!  Go sign up now! 

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