VOLARE GLOBAL COCKTAIL CHALLENGE 2026 5 June 2026 Are you a bartender who loves challenges? Create your cocktail and enter to the top finalists If you’re looking to get in the game, the Volare Global Cocktail Challenge 2026 is the perfect opportunity for you. With global visibility and the chance to win a 3-day immersive experience in the Asiago Plateau (Italy), this competition is the ideal stage to showcase your talent. Please remember to also submit your personal details, information about the bar or venue where you currently work, a short personal bio, and a description of the cocktail you have created. GLOBAL FINAL: 21–23 September 2026 The finalists (Country Winners) will be invited to Asiago, Italy, to compete for the title of “VOLARE Global Winner.” The Grand Final will feature 3 days of events, training sessions, and masterclasses ELIGIBILITY: The competition is open to all professional bartenders who: – Are of legal drinking age at the time of entry. – Are residents or domiciled in one of the selected countries. – Work in a cocktail bar, pub, or similar establishment. – Can speak English, as they are required to present their cocktail creation and concept to the judging panel. Freelancers and consultants are not eligible to participate. What are you weating for? Send us your recipe WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN: GLOBAL VISIBILITY: An opportunity to showcase your talent before a panel of industry experts, build global connections, and pave the way for new and exciting career prospects. PRESTIGIOUS PRIZES: Win a 3-day immersive experience on the Asiago Plateau and compete for the title of “Global Winner 2026” with fantastic final rewards: Global Final Prizes 1st Place: €1,000 Voucher – awarded to the finalist with the highest overall score. 2nd Place: €500 Voucher – awarded to the finalist with the second-highest overall score. “Best Performer” Award: €300 Voucher – awarded to the finalist demonstrating the best skills in “Technique + Storytelling,” at the jury’s sole discretion. INSPIRATION AND GROWTH: A chance to exchange ideas, techniques, and trends with other international professional bartenders. IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE: During the Global Final, which will take place in Asiago in September, you will also have the opportunity to explore our AkademyLab 20/20, an immersive 360° experience in the world of our distillates, combining nature, history, and awareness. Watch here the aftermovie of last edition FEATURED BRAND: VOLARE, THE PROFESSIONAL MIXOLOGY LIQUEUR RANGE Volare by Rossi d’Asiago distillers offers a wide range of liqueurs designed for the world of professional mixology: a collection of over 40 references developed to provide bartenders with maximum versatility in creating cocktails and long drinks—from aperitifs to after-dinner drinks—featuring distinctive, high-quality flavor profiles. Distributed in over 30 countries, Volare is a benchmark for industry professionals seeking precision, efficiency, and reliability during service. The line is designed to effectively meet the operational needs of contemporary bartending, thanks to innovative technical solutions integrated into the bottle’s design. Among these, the patented Pro-Pour system—a retractable pourer enclosed in the cap—ensures speed, hygiene, and control when pouring. The embossed surface ensures a firm grip even during peak service times or flair bartending performances, while the 45°-angled label allows for immediate product identification right from the bar station, optimizing speed and ergonomic workflow.