Sign up with your credentials, then fill the form with all the recipe details to enter the competition before 25th June, 2026

NO, there is no Registration fee, the competition is completely free to enter as long as you meet the eligibility criteria

Creativity is key, the drink recipe you submit should show originality, strong technique, on theme -”Timeless Twist” and a fresh way of thinking beyond the ordinary. The Contestants will be selected based on the recipe submission.

Competitors will have 10 minutes in the pre-stage area to prepare their garnishes, finalise their ingredients, and ensure that all aspects of their drink are ready for presentation (garnishes can be prepared beforehand). Bar tools and glassware needed for the presentation will have to be checked as well. Once the competition begins, competitors will have 3 minutes to set up their station.
After the countdown, they will have 10 minutes to prepare and present their cocktail, explaining its inspiration and connection to the competition's theme. Finally, competitors will have 2 minutes to clean up their station and return all equipment and ingredients to their original places.

To create the final drink, competitors must include at least 10ml of any MONIN product, such as Le Sirop de MONIN, Le Concentré de MONIN, Pure by MONIN, Le Fruit de MONIN, or La Liqueur de MONIN. Multiple MONIN products are acceptable. Paragon is not considered as a MONIN product. A product made from MONIN Fusion technique is not considered to comply with the above rule, it will be designed as an addition to the 10ml of unadulterated MONIN product. Competitors are free to incorporate any edible ingredients from brands not competing with MONIN existing portfolio (syrups, purees, or liqueurs) into their recipes. The number and quantity of ingredients used are unrestricted, as long as they are safe for consumption

Homemade ingredients are permitted, but it must satisfy the following criteria:
- It can be an infusion, bitter, juice, fat wash, etc...
- Homemade syrups, cordials, or similar products must be based on MONIN products. For instance, "Pineapple and curry syrup" should be a blend of MONIN Pineapple syrup and curry powder.
- If using a homemade syrup, cordial, or comparable product, an unadulterated MONIN product must also be included in the recipe.
- Homemade syrups are forbidden if an identical flavour exists in the MONIN range.
- All homemade components must be thoroughly explained, including the recipe, and submitted on the registration form before the application deadline.
- It must be prepared in advance of your arrival at the competition venue, as the organisers cannot guarantee the necessary conditions for on-site preparation (equipment, timing, utensils, etc.).

After the selection through recipe submission there will be following rounds:-
REGIONAL ROUNDS - Kolkata - 7th July 2026, Delhi - 16th July 2026, Mumbai - 21st July 2026, Hyderabad - 28th July 2026
Once you clear regionals you will compete for the seat on the international finals
NATIONAL FINALE Bangalore - 5th August 2026
This finale will happen in Paris and only one candidate will represent India on this global stage
INTERNATIONAL FINALE - Paris, France - 8th & 9th December 2026