Applications are now open for the National Prosecco Week Cocktail Competition!
The USBG, in conjunction with Prosecco DOC, is excited to announce the launch of the second annual National Prosecco Week Cocktail Competition. This competition invites bartenders to submit a cocktail recipe featuring Prosecco DOC to honor the Consorzio Tutela Prosecco DOC and to celebrate the upcoming 8th edition of National Prosecco Week.
Prosecco DOC isn’t just for toasting; it’s a versatile and dynamic ingredient in mixology, and we want to see your fresh take on it!
To Enter:
- Applicants must be a working Bartender with 30+ hours per week
- Submit your original Prosecco DOC cocktail and complete the Prosecco DOC quiz via the online application form by Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM (Pacific)
- Recipe must contain a minimum of 3 oz of Prosecco DOC. Competitors must use a National Prosecco Week Prosecco Brand in their cocktail. (Be sure NOT to use any other type of sparkling wine, including Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG, Asolo Prosecco DOCG, etc.)
HOW TO RECOGNIZE PROSECCO DOC:
Prosecco DOC is easily recognizable thanks to the State label on the neck as a guarantee of quality and authenticity. Prosecco DOC must be written on the front label and “Product of Italy” must be written on the back label.
- The total volume of all ingredients in the recipe shall be a minimum of three (3) ounces and may not exceed eight (8) ounces of liquid
- Total combined alcoholic ingredients must be equivalent to no more than 3 oz. at 40% alc./vol. (total alcohol equivalent to less than 1.2 oz. at 100% alc./vol.)
Judging:
- Recipes will be scored on flavor analysis (40 points), craft (30 points), and originality (30 points)
- Based on the Application Judges’ scores, five (5) National Finalists (“Top Five”) will be determined through an anonymous judging process and will advance to the National Final in Las Vegas/Social Media Blitz Phase
- The highest scoring competitor during the National Final will be named the Winner (“The Winner”).
- The Top Five will also be required to create a social media post with the provided Consortium bottle and direct people to the competition microsite. The Top Five recipes will be posted on the competition microsite where individuals may vote for their favorite cocktail. At the conclusion of the Social Media Blitz, points will be added to the votes received by attendees during the National Final. The highest-scoring competitor will be named the People’s Choice Winner (the “People’s Choice).
Prize:
Five finalists will win a trip to Las Vegas to compete in the National Final during National Prosecco Week, June 2-8, 2025, (Competition date TBD). The Winner will receive a $500 gift certificate to an online bar tool retailer to expand their collection. Finalists will also participate in a Social Media Blitz, earning points that will be added to the votes from the National Final attendees to determine the People's Choice Winner, who will also receive a $500 gift certificate to an online bar tool retailer to expand their collection.
Click here to review the full Terms & Conditions for the National Prosecco Week Cocktail Competition.
About National Prosecco Week
National Prosecco Week is the largest nationwide celebration of Prosecco DOC, occurring on an e-commerce and retail scale from June 2-8, 2025. The campaign includes a comprehensive digital media and marketing program, strategic media partnerships, influencer activations, consumer-facing events, and finally, the National Prosecco Week Cocktail Competition. Throughout the competition, Prosecco DOC is looking forward to fostering relationships with key industry bartenders in top and upcoming US markets. For more information about National Prosecco Week, please click here.
Who / What is Prosecco DOC?
The Consorzio di Tutela Prosecco is an institution which aims to coordinate and manage the Denomination of Controlled Origin. It was founded on November 19, 2009, shortly after Prosecco was recognized as a Denomination of Controlled Origin on July 17, 2009. The Consorzio di Tutela Prosecco DOC aims to unite producers, growers, winemakers, and sparkling wine producers voluntarily to foster the development of the Denomination and endure adherence to official product specifications.
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