IRISH COFFEE CHAMPS 2026
About this Event
COME AND WATCH IRELANDS BEST BARTENDERS & BARISTAS BATTLE IT OUT TO SEE WHO IS CROWNED THE IRISH COFFEE CHAMPION OF 2026
EVENT DETAILS
- THURSDAY NOV 12TH
- VICE COFFEE INC, WIGWAM, 54 MIDDLE ABBEY ST, D01E2X4
- 7PM - 9PM
- TICKETS €10 include an Irish Coffee on arrival ( event is 18+)
COMPETITOR DETAILS
TO ENTER THE COMPETITION:
The competition is open to all bartenders, baristas and non-industry professionals with a passion for all things coffee & booze related.
Simply send your proposed Irish Coffee recipe to [email protected] by Nov 6th @ 6pm.
Recipes must include Teeling Small Batch & El Puente from Imbibe Coffee
The top 6 will be selected by our esteemed judging panel and will get to prepare their recipe on the night at Vice. They will receive a sample Irish Coffee pack in advance containing a small bottle of Teeling Small Batch & a 250g bag of El Puente coffee from Imbibe Coffee Roasters
RULES:
- You will have 10 mins to prepare 3 x identical Irish Coffees (1 for each judge)
- Your Irish Coffee recipe must contain Teeling Small Batch Whiskey & El Peunte from Imbibe - check out the details of both ingredients though the links.
- Competitors can add any extra ingredients - sugar, syrups, extra alcohol, brewed coffees or creams - however you must bring any extra ingredients with you for the competition - they will not be provided.
- Max 50ml of alcohol per drink
- You do not need to present or chat to the judges or audience while you are making the cocktails. However the emcee / host will interview you after you have prepared the drinks & you will have the opportunity to explain to the judges & audience about your recipe.
- On the night - El Peunte espresso from Imbibe will be dialled in on a mythos grinder - with flavour notes of Red Apple, Cocao & Fudge. An espresso machine will be available for use. There will also be pre batched filter brewed coffee of the El Peunte from Imbibe if you wish to use that. A hot water font will be available if you wish to hand brew any extra coffee or pre warm any Irish Coffee glasses. You may also bring additional grinders & coffee - but bare in mind - you will have 5 mins set up time before your performance.
- You can serve your Irish Coffees in any glassware / vessel you wish, however we will have 6.5 oz Irish Coffee coupes on hand that you may use if you wish.
- Irish Coffees may be served hot or cold.
- You can use any type of cream - it does not have to be dairy based.
- Irish Coffees will be scored out of 10 based on / Visible appearance (3 points) / Taste (4 points) / Creativity (3 points)
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Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
EUR 11.70
