Metaxa Twelve 2026 Cocktail Competition

METAXA TWELVE Cocktail Competition Estonia @ EBA training center

Passionate bartenders,

We invite you to participate in the METAXA TWELVE Estonia Cocktail Competition, taking place on 16. September 2026 at EBA training center Kopli 16.

Important Dates

Registration deadline: 06 September 2026
Recipe submission deadline: 12 September 2026

The grand prize is a trip to Greece to represent Estonia at the METAXA TWELVE Global Cocktail Competition, held during Athens Bar Show from 2-3 November 2026. Date may vary 1 day.

Estonian Final Prize Pool
🥇 1st Place – €500 + a trip to Athens Bar Show 2026 and the opportunity to represent Estonia at the METAXA TWELVE Global Cocktail Competition
🥈 2nd Place – €300
🥉 3rd Place – €200

Competition Schedule

Competition starts: 14:00
Competition ends: 21:00

Competition Challenge

Your cocktail should:

Inspiration is in Balance.
Cocktail theme is Sweet & Sour
Demonstrate sustainability by applying the principles of Reduce – Reuse – Recycle in your ingredients, preparation, and overall bar practices.

Technical Requirements

The recipe must contain at least 30 ml of METAXA 12.
All ingredients must be listed in millilitres (ml).
Cocktails may contain a maximum of eight (8) ingredients, including the garnish.
Submitted recipes must be the competitor’s original creation.
All homemade ingredients, locally sourced products, and garnish components must be clearly listed in the submitted recipe.

Available Product Categories

Brandy: METAXA 12
Triple Sec: Cointreau (original, spiced, noir)
Gin: The Botanist
Dark Rum: Mount Gay (Silver, Eclipse, Black Barrel, XO)
Single Malt Whisky: Bruichladdich, Port Charlotte, Octomore
Cognac: Rémy Martin (VSOP, 1738, Tercet)

If your recipe requires another spirit category, simply specify the category (e.g. Sweet Red Vermouth or Chocolate Bitters). During the competition these products will be provided in unbranded glass bottles.

Product Tastings