1919 Cocktail competition - 2025 Edition
Enter for your chance to win!
We're looking for the best 1919 cocktails in Auckland which represent '1919 Spirit'.
Eight finalists will be selected to compete in the grand final located in Auckland for the chance to battle out on stage infront of our judging panel for top place and the grand prize a day at the distillery creating a custom gin and $500 Cash.
HOW TO ENTER
Competition Details:
Create your 1919 cocktail recipe, share to your venues social media and tag @1919_distilling
Submit your entry via the Entry Submission Form below by Monday 23rd June 2025
Keep an eye on the #1919COCKTAILCOMP socials – the 8 finalists will be announced on Tuesday 24th June & finals held on Sunday 29th June in Auckland.
Be ready for one of three judges to drop into your bar to try your drink. Each of the 8 finalists compete in front of 3 judges for the winning spot.
Entry Requirements:
Only one cocktail is required and must be your own bespoke recipe.
Cocktail recipe must also fit this years theme “adventurous” - willing to take risks or to try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.
The cocktail can incorporate any ingredients / style you wish but must use a minimum of one of the following 1919 Single Malt Whisky, 1919 Gin, Vodka or Rum as a majority spirit;
Spirits available for use:
Cocktails do not need to be featured on the menu at your bar however its always appreciated
No limit of entries per venue we want everyone to be involved
New prize for “Up and Coming” Must be less that one year in hospitality.
You will need to stock a minimum of one bottle of 1919 “Product of your choice” behind the bar to be eligible to enter.
Single Malt Whisky
First Light
Goleta
Transpacific
Gin
1919 Classic
1919 Dry Pink
1919 Pineapple Bits
1919 London Dry
Vodka
1919 Vodka
Rum
1919 Cane Overproof
1919 Cane Single Cask
Final cocktail entries are to be submitted by web form below or email, no later than the dates mentioned above
Final cocktail entries must include a full recipe, methodology and story of how this cocktail “Showcases the 1919 Spirit” as well as an accompanying image or video of the cocktail
Prizes:
1st Place: Will receive $500 Cash and a day in the distillery creating a custom made gin using their preferred botanicals. The winner will then receive 6 x bottles for themselves and 6 x bottles for their venue.
2nd Place: Will receive $250 Cash and 3 x bottles of 1919 Gin and 2 x bottles go 1919 Rum
6 Remaining Finalists - Will receive a bottle of there choice from the 1919 Range.
“Up and Coming” - $100 Cash prize + 2 bottles for spirits for the 1919 range.
Entries close Monday 23rd June 2025
COMPLETE the below form to enter
GET IN TOUCH
If you have any questions about this competition or any of our products, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at anytime on the details below.
Email Questions info@1919distilling.com
Orders: sales@1919distilling.com
Point Of Contact: Soren Crabb
PHONE: 021-024-22067