Martime Spirits Festival Moncton

MARITIME SPIRITS FESTIVAL

BARTENDING & COCKTAIL COMPETITION > MONCTON NEW BRUNSWICK > DELTA HOTEL > FEB 21st 2026

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MARITIME SPIRITS FESTIVAL

FEB 20th - Delta Hotel - Moncton NB

Cocktail Competition: Bartender Application

Show off your skill. Shake up your creativity. Become the Maritimes’ best bartender.

We are calling on the region’s top bartenders to compete live at Maritime Spirits Festival in a three-part showdown celebrating craft, speed, and spirit.

Only six bartenders will be selected. Do you have what it takes?

Competition Overview

3 Rounds

  • JUDGES CHOICE

    Create an original cocktail featuring a sponsor spirit. Judged on creativity, flavor balance, presentation, technique, and spirit integration.

    Moncton Cocktails

  • PEOPLE'S CHOICE

    Guests with VIP bracelets will sample competitor cocktails and cast their vote.

    Moncton Cocktails

  • SPEED CHALLENGE

    Bartenders go head-to-head creating a classic cocktail under pressure. Judged on speed, accuracy, and technique.

    A bartender pouring a yellow cocktail through a strainer into a coupe glass at a bar.

How To Apply:

Fill out the submission form below.


Selected competitors will be contacted directly by Aaron Malley (Mix It Up Mixology).

Application Deadline: January 1st
Competitor Spots: 6 total

Submit Application to:

Info@mixitupmixology.com

Competition Rules and Requirements

  1. Eligibility

    • Must be 19 years or older and currently employed or actively working as a bartender in Atlantic Canada.

    • Must have a strong command of cocktail technique and professionalism.

  2. Original Cocktail Entry

    • Each competitor must submit one original cocktail recipe featuring one of the event’s sponsor spirits

    • Cocktail must include a minimum of 1 oz of sponsor spirit.

    • Homemade syrups, infusions, and garnishes are permitted and encouraged.

    • Recipe must be replicable on-site using standard bar tools.

  3. Preparation and Presentation

    • Competitors will prepare their cocktail live during the Judges’ Choice Round.

    • Glassware, ice, and base equipment will be provided.

    • Competitors may bring their own tools, syrups, and garnishes.

  4. Scoring Criteria

    • Creativity and originality (20%)

    • Flavor balance and execution (25%)

    • Presentation and storytelling (20%)

    • Technique and professionalism (20%)

    • Spirit integration (15%)

  5. Conduct

    • Professional conduct is required at all times.

    • Failure to comply with event staff, judges, or safety protocols may result in disqualification.

  6. People’s Choice and Speed Round

    • Competitors agree to participate in all three rounds.

    • Speed round details and the list of classic cocktails will be provided in advance.

What You Will Receive

  • Exposure at one of Atlantic Canada’s top spirits events.

  • Social media promotion through Mix It Up Mixology and SpiritFest channels.

  • Opportunities to network with brands, judges, and media.

  • Trophies, and prizes for all winners.

OFFICAL PRIZES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

Bartender Submission Form

Full Name:
Bar / Establishment:
Email Address:
Phone Number:
City and Province:
Instagram Handle (optional):
Years of Bartending Experience:
Upload your Original Cocktail Recipe (PDF or text entry):

  • Name of cocktail

  • Full recipe (ingredients and measurements)

  • Method and glassware

  • Inspiration or story

EMAIL SUBMISSON FORM TO: INFO@MIXITUPMIXOLOGY.COM

Important Notes

  • Selected competitors will be notified by email no later than Jan 10th

  • Participation includes consent to photography, video, and social media coverage.

  • The organizer reserves the right to adjust format or spirits as needed.

  • All spirits for competition use will be supplied by event sponsors.

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