For the first time, the Campari Bartender Competition landed in Argentina, bringing with it a unique platform for bartenders from all over the country to showcase their talent, creativity and innovation.
This global competition invited participants to create a original cocktail, where the central ingredient was Campari. More than 140 bartenders signed up for this first edition, presenting their recipes along with a reel that tells the story behind their creations.
The main jury, headed by the renowned bartender Ludovico De Biaggifounder of Oh No lulu Tiki Bar, selected the five finalists who competed. Each creator had 10 minutes to present their cocktails to a prestigious jury composed of De Biaggi, Murilo Marquez, Manager of Campari Academy Braziland the journalist Rodo Reich. Judges scored based on performance, dexterity, skill, technique and taste.
In addition to their evaluation, guests made up of journalists, influencers and relevant personalities from the industry, had the opportunity to try the five creations and cast their vote, thus participating in the final results.
This event, which took place at the exclusive Punto Mona bar in the Chacarita neighborhood, was a great opportunity for federalize the Argentine cocktail industry.
The winners of the Campari Bartender Competition
First place went to Santiago Miglianowith its cocktail “The Origin”. The prize is a trip to Lima, Peru, to attend Master Class 2024the largest cocktail convention in South America, as a guest of Campari Academy Argentina. He also received special recognition as the undisputed winner of the CBC 2024, a place in the “Bartenders Squad 2025” from Campari Academy, and an exclusive 3-litre bottle of Campari.
For its part, in second place was “Surfin’ Bird”authorship of Guillermina Uscodaand the third was taken by the Cordoban Jeremiah Florescreator of “Journey”They received $100,000 in cash, the chance to join the “Bartenders Squad 2025”, and the exclusive 3-liter bottle of Campari.
Source: Ambito
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