Bar Queens 2026 - LEEDS HEAT

The Brief:

Pair up with your bestie and create two drinks

1. Spritz inspired aperitivo drink
2. A bespoke cocktail inspired by a dynamic duo

Both cocktails must include a minimum of 30ml Lillet Rose

Submission Deadline: March 30th 10pm

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PRIZES:

Those invited to regional heats will all come home with a goody bag

The regional winning duos will be invited to our London final held at the office

The overall winning duo will win a trip to Athens Bar Show

How to Enter:

Post a photo of your drinks - remember to tag @barqueens_uk @joinsip_uk

Submit your entry to our email address: [email protected]

Submission via email above must include the following:

1.Regional Heat Preference: (Leeds/ Liverpool/ Cardiff/ London/ Edinburgh)

2.Names of people entering (including pronouns if possible)

3.Venue name

4.Brief write up about drinks (names of drinks, inspiration /story etc)

5.Spec of both drinks

6.Photo of drinks

7.Photo of yourselves (if comfortable)

How it works & what to expect:

Competition goes live on International Women's Day (8th March)

Deadline for all submissions: 30th March 2026 10pm

Regional finalists are invited to the heats: April 1nd 2026

Regional Heats Happen: April 9th - May 5th (finalists are picked at each heat)

Finals: June 3rd 2026 (held as PRUK Chiswick office)

Winners & hosts go to Athens Bar Show 2026 (Nov TBC)

Useful Info for regional Heats:

Regional finalists are given 10 minutes to present both of their drinks

You must bring all bespoke items for your drink

There will be food and drinks provided on the day

Scoring criteria will be sent to the finalists in detail but broadly covers- Drink name, link to brief, appearance, presentation (including brand knowledge), taste and ability to work together!

Good luck - see you at the bar!

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