SUYO Origins nyc Cocktail Competition

Entries are open September 2 through september 25.
- Entrants must be 21 or older.
- Entrants must live in NY, CT or PA and currently work at a bar or restaurant.
- Entrants must be available for an in person tasting visit during the finalist selection period.
- Entrants must be available to compete in NYC on Tuesday, October 20th, if selected as a finalist.
- Entrants must be legally able to travel to Perú if selected as the winner.
- Entries must be submitted between September 2nd and September 25th.
- Entries must be original cocktail recipes created by the entrant.
- Entries must feature SUYO as the primary spirit (1.5oz).
- Cocktails must be replicable using ingredients that are reasonably accessible to bars and restaurants.
- Entrants must be able to prepare their submitted cocktail at their home bar during the designated in person tasting week.
- Only one entry may be submitted per person.
Entries and finalist presentations will be evaluated using the following criteria:
Connection to Origins: How clearly and meaningfully the cocktail connects to the theme of origin, whether personal, cultural, geographical, or ingredient-driven.
Storytelling: How clearly and compellingly the bartender communicates the inspiration and story behind the cocktail.
Flavor: The cocktail’s overall taste, balance, and how well the ingredients showcase SUYO Pisco.
Creativity: The originality and thoughtfulness of the cocktail’s concept, ingredients, and preparation.
Appearance: The cocktail’s visual appeal, including presentation, garnish, and glassware.
The SUYO team may also consider whether the cocktail can be consistently replicated in a bar setting.
Up to eight finalists will be selected by the SUYO team based on the judging criteria listed above.
Selected finalists will be contacted directly before the competition.
Finalists must confirm their availability by the deadline provided by SUYO.
If a selected finalist is unable to participate, SUYO may invite an alternate entrant.
Finalists will prepare and present their cocktails live for a panel of judges in NYC on October 20th 2026.
Finalists will be responsible for providing any specialty ingredients, garnishes, or equipment required to prepare their cocktail unless otherwise arranged with SUYO.
Finalist presentations will be judged according to the criteria listed above.
Judges’ decisions are final.
The first place winner will join SUYO on a trip to Perú.
Travel dates, itinerary, accommodations, and additional conditions will be coordinated directly with the winner.
The winner must have a valid passport and any other documents required for international travel.
The prize is nontransferable and may not be exchanged for cash.
By entering, you give SUYO permission to photograph, film, reproduce, and share your cocktail, recipe, story, name, likeness, and bar affiliation in content and materials related to the competition and the SUYO brand.
SUYO reserves the right to adjust the competition timeline, format, location, finalist count, or other details if needed.
SUYO may disqualify any entry or entrant that does not meet these requirements or provides inaccurate information.
SUYO is not responsible for incomplete, late, lost, or incorrectly submitted entries.

