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Chilled Media Sustainable Cocktail ChallengeSponsored by Flor de Caña
Competition Rules - Estados Unidos - 2025
Eligibility
- Open to U.S. residents, aged 21+ with a valid passport (expiring no earlier than August 31, 2027).
- Exclusions: Employees, officers, and directors of Chilled Media, Luxury Spirits International LLC, Flor de Caña, or alcohol suppliers/distributors/retailers are ineligible.
- Contest subject to federal, state, and local laws. Void where prohibited.
- No purchase necessary to enter or win.
Competition Overview
- Participants must reinterpret a Golden Age Cocktail (1806–1919) with a sustainable twist.
- Examples of eligible cocktails: Martinez (1849); New York Sour (1862); Pisco Punch (1854); The Clover Club (1896); The Last Word (1915); Planter’s Punch (1862); The Canchánchara (1868-1878); The Sazerac (1838); Daiquiri (1898); Ramos Gin Fizz (1888); Martini (late 1800s); Tom and Jerry (1862); Manhattan (1874); El Presidente (1915).
- Cocktails outside of the Golden Age Era, but considered classics, may be accepted at the discretion of Chilled Media.
- Must include the original cocktail name and recipe if it is rare.
- Resources for Inspiration and Historical Context: Cocktails of the 1800’s – Lockdown Cocktails, Bibliography of Vintage Cocktail Books, Golden Age · History of American Mixology · Santa Clara University Digital Exhibits, The 14 Best Pre-Prohibition Cocktails
- Recommended Reading: The Art of Drinking by G.G. Gervinus (1890), The Flowing Bowl – What and When to Drink by William Schmidt (1892), Modern American Drinks by George J. Kappeler (1895), How to Mix Drinks or The Bon-Vivant’s Companion by Jerry Thomas (1862), Drinks by Jaques Straub (1914), Gilded Age Cocktails by Cecelia Tichi (2021).
Stage 1: Online Entries
- Entry Period: March 1, 2025 – May 11, 2025 (ET).
- Regional Divisions:
- East Coast, Central, and West Coast. Each region will have three finalists.
- East Coast (FL, SC, AL, MS,NJ, NY, NH, MA, CT, IN, KY, RI, ME, VT, OH,GA, VA, TN, NC, MD, PA, DC, DE, WV) Central (TX, LA, NM, AR, IA, KS,IL, WI, MN, MI, MO, NE, ND, SD,OK) and West Coast (UT, MT, WY, ID,CA, CO, WA, NV, AZ, HI, AK, OR)
- How to Enter:
- Submit recipe and photo at www.flordecanachallenge.com.
- One (1) entry per person.
Recipe Requirements:
- Must contain Flor de Caña 12 Year Rum (minimum 1.5 oz / 40 ml) + up to 5 sustainable ingredients, including garnish.
- No spirits above 25% ABV (excluding liqueurs, aperitifs, fortified wines, and tinctures under 1 oz/30ml).
- No processed ingredients or branding other than Flor de Caña.
- Total cocktail content: 3 oz & 11 oz (including dashes & drops).
- Sustainable vessel encouraged (not mandatory).
- The recipe must include at least one sustainable ingredient and meet the following criteria: Fair Trade certified, seasonal, locally produced, and/or derived from food waste or zero waste. The use of additional qualifying sustainable ingredients is strongly encouraged.
- You can’t use flaming alcohol or flames near alcohol.
- You must specify a name for your recipe. The name may not include any copyrighted or trademarked material, any bar or retailer’s name, except that you may use the Flor de Caña brand in the name.
- Recipes must be an original creation and not have been used in previous media, competitions, or other publications.
Photo Requirements:
- JPG/PNG format, max 20MB.
- Must not contain underage individuals, excessive drinking, or other inappropriate content.
Judging Criteria:
- Story Behind the Cocktail: 30 pts.
- Creativity: 30 pts.
- Sustainable Ingredients: 30 pts.
- Appearance/Photo: 10 pts.
Finalists Notification:
- A committee of 3 judges will review each entry based on the criteria above and will select up to Nine (9) Finalists.
- Finalists will be notified via email by June 11, 2025.
- Must provide required documents within five (5) days.
- Must attend U.S. Finals in Miami and be available for Global Finals in Nicaragua (Feb 2026).
Stage 2: U.S. Finals
- Date: September, 2025 in Miami, FL.
- Travel & Lodging: Reimbursed up to $1,000 USD for finalists outside the competition city.
- Competition Rules:
- 10-minute presentation (1-point penalty per additional 30 sec).
- One (1) full-size cocktail per judge + batch cocktails for the audience.
- No major recipe changes (except ingredient availability).
- Competitors must bring their own tools, glassware, and special ingredients.
- Free pouring not allowed (must use precise measurement tools).
Judging Criteria:
- Story Behind the Cocktail: 30 pts.
- Creativity: 30 pts.
- Sustainable Ingredients: 30 pts.
- Cocktail Appearance: 10 pts.
Prizes:
- 1st Place: $1,000 + $300 donation to Tree Nation + entry to Global Finals.
- 2nd Place: $500 + $200 donation to Tree Nation.
- 3rd Place: $250 + $100 donation to Tree Nation.
Stage 3: Global Final
- Location: Nicaragua (2026).
- Competition: During the Global Finals, the finalists will be judged based on the criteria disclosed at the event.
Prize Package:
- Round-trip airfare for two (2) to Nicaragua.
- Four (4) nights' hotel stay.
- Ground transportation, travel insurance, and Flor de Caña distillery experience.
- Estimated value: $5,000.
Grand Prize:
- Title: World’s Sustainable Cocktail Champion 5th Edition, sponsored by Flor de Caña.
- $10,000 cash prize.
Guidelines & Requirements
- General Terms
- By entering, participants agree to CHILLED MEDIA’s Official Rules and decisions, which are final and binding.
- CHILLED MEDIA reserves the right to change the rules at any time without prior notice.
- Competitors are responsible for their own expenses unless otherwise stated.
- Participants must comply with their employer’s policies regarding competition participation.
Eligibility & Disqualification
- Open to legal residents of participating countries, aged 21+.
- Employees of CHILLED MEDIA, its affiliates, and their families are not eligible.
- CHILLED MEDIA reserves the right to conduct background checks and disqualify participants who do not represent the Flor de Caña brand appropriately.
- Any attempt to manipulate the contest process will result in disqualification.
Entry & Intellectual Property
- Entries must be original, in English, and comply with applicable laws.
- Participants grant CHILLED MEDIA a worldwide, royalty-free, five-year license to use, modify, and publish entries.
- CHILLED MEDIA may use participant names, likenesses, and submitted content for promotional purposes without additional compensation.
- Finalists may need to sign additional documents confirming compliance with these terms.
Expenses & Travel
- Participants cover costs for preparing drinks for the National Finals, except where covered by CHILLED MEDIA.
- Travel and accommodation for the Global Finals may be provided where applicable.
- Participants are responsible for securing passports, visas, and travel documents.
Legal Considerations
- CHILLED MEDIA is not responsible for lost, misdirected, or technical failures affecting entries.
- The competition may be suspended or canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Legal Warning: Any tampering with the contest may result in civil and criminal penalties.
- Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in New Orleans, Louisiana under applicable laws.