Travel With Team USBG
Follow Team USBG on the road as our nation's top bartenders compete on the biggest stages in the world of cocktails.
The Road to the World Stage
National Finals (TOTC) → Virgin Voyages → World Cocktail Championship
Get your TOTC Tickets HERE
*TOTC Discounted Flight/Hotel Options for USBG Members: Southwest Airlines Booking Link;
Aloft Hotel (rate is $99 + tax, per night, includes a breakfast voucher); Deadline to book is June 19th.
Virgin Voyages Cruise: Members, check your email for link to reserve your spot! Price includes cabin for up to 2 people, all meals, basic non-alcohol beverages, on-board wi-fi, entertainment and USBG Activations.
World Cocktail Championship (WCC): See Package details HERE
National Finals at Tales of the Cocktail
July 21, 2026: Classic and Flair Regional Competitors compete for the title of U.S. Cocktail Champion and the opportunity to represent Team USBG internationally.
Virgin Voyages Cruise Experience
September 10-14, 2026: Sail on a celebratory voyage with the newly crowned National Champions, before they represent Team USBG at the International World Cocktail Championship.
World Cocktail Championship (WCC)
October 19-24, 2026: The journey culminates on the global stage in Macau, where Team USBG represents the United States at the World Cocktail Championship against the world's best bartenders.
Champion Team USBG
Contributions directly support the bartenders representing the United States on the world stage. Your support helps sustain:
- Global competition participation
- Training and preparation
- Professional development
- International representation of American bartending
👉 Become a Sponsor of Team USBG › for the USCC (United States Cocktail Championship)!
Bringing Hospitality Excellence to the Global Stage
Team USBG represents the very best of American bartending in international competition. Selected through the United States Cocktail Championship, these bartenders carry the United States forward as the official U.S. representatives to the International Bartenders Association.
From the Pan-American Cocktail Championship to the World Cocktail Competition, Team USBG competes against the top bartenders from more than 70 countries—bringing precision, creativity, and professionalism to the global stage.
👉 Learn how bartenders qualify through the USCC ›
Recent International Highlights
Team USBG continues to deliver standout performances around the world:
- Felipe Castro, Member at Large, captured the title of 2025 Lotus Prestige Classic Cup Champion, showcasing exceptional skill on an international platform.
- Philip Trinh, Member at Large, earned Third Place among an elite global field competing in the Classic Division
- Liz Rodriguez has been named US Champion for the International Bartenders' Association Queens of Bartending. This competition focused on elevating women in hospitality.
- Rob Husted, USBG Palm Beach, nominated to compete at the 26th Mattoni Grand Drink, the IBA World Championship in non-alcoholic cocktail mixing in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic.
What It Takes to Represent the United States
Competing internationally requires:
- Intensive preparation and training
- Travel and lodging across continents
- Entry and federation fees
- Logistical and administrative coordination
- Professional representation on behalf of the Guild and the United States
Team USBG is not a single event. It is an ongoing commitment to excellence.
The Journey to the Global Stage
Every Team USBG member begins their journey through the United States Cocktail Championship. If you are interested in competing or supporting future representatives, Explore the United States Cocktail Championship ›