Bartenders, USBG Presents World Class Sponsored by Diageo is searching for the 2023 US Bartender of the Year!

Applications are now open for the 2023 World Class US competition for bartenders who believe they have what it takes to become the next Bartender of the Year. Deadline to apply is November 15, 2022 11:59 pm PST.

Entering its eleventh season, the United States Bartenders’ Guild (USBG) Presents World Class Sponsored by DIAGEO is seeking creative and driven bartenders to claim the title of 2023 US Bartender of the Year. The acclaimed program is an educational platform that instills relevant training and mentorship for hospitality professionals, all leading to a global bartending competition that will take place next year in São Paulo, Brazil! 

“We are continuously evolving the World Class US program to fit the dynamic industry and are proud to witness the incredible growth and success of this inspiring community year after year,” shares Cassandra Ericson, Manager of On Premise at Diageo North America. “We hope the mentorship and virtual educational components of the program on DiageoBarAcademy.com will encourage bartenders of all skill levels to join this incredible collective of bartenders.”

Each year, the USBG Presents World Class Sponsored By DIAGEO competition draws applications from diverse and talented bartenders nationwide who compete in a series of regional and national challenges inspired by the latest industry trends. For this next season of the competition, the Regional and National Finals will take place at an event in Austin, TX, where the nation’s Top 30 bartenders will compete to narrow down to the Top 5 Finalists before the 2023 World Class US Bartender of the Year is crowned.

The competition offers a great opportunity for cocktail enthusiasts of all skill levels and backgrounds to put their skills to the test, while joining a community of industry professionals from around the world.  

Think you have what it takes to be World Class? Apply here!

Check out last year’s World Class Bartender of the Year competition, Jessi Pollak’s winning cocktails:

The FFFFlip

Created by 2022 U.S. Bartender of the Year Jessi Pollak

Ingredients:  

• 1 1/4 oz Ketel One Family-Made Vodka
• 1/2 oz Amontillado Sherry
• 1 Whole Egg
• 1 oz Apple Spiced Cordial
• 1 oz Apple Cider
• Apple Flavored Sprinkles (for garnish)

Preparation: Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Once emulsified, add ice to cocktail shaker and shake thoroughly. Strain into a teacup and garnish with apple flavored sprinkles.  

Jungle Bird

Created by 2022 U.S. Bartender of the Year Jessi Pollak

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 oz Tequila Don Julio Reposado
• 1/2 oz Italian Bitter Aperitif
• 3/4 oz Pineapple Juice
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1/2 oz Bell Pepper Infused Simple Syrup
• Pineapple Fronds (for garnish)

Preparation: Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake thoroughly. Strain over ice into a Collins glass. Garnish with pineapple fronds.

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