The 10 finalists for the CAMPARI GROUP Cocktail Grand Prix 2023 have been determined!

The 'CAMPARI GROUP Cocktail Grand Prix 2023,' organized by CAMPARI GROUP CT Spirits Japan, which operates in over 190 countries around the world in the alcoholic beverage business. In the preliminary judging (document screening), the theme was 'Aperitivo & Pioneer,' aiming to promote the 'Aperitivo' culture indispensable to Italy, where CAMPARI GROUP's headquarters is located, and to create 'Pioneer Cocktails' that will open a new era in the world of cocktails. Many bartenders submitted creative and imaginative cocktails.

As a result of a rigorous evaluation, the following individuals have been selected as semifinalists.

Semi-finalists (in alphabetical order):

• Mina Asakura, BAR Tokyo
• Hiroyuki Ito, BAR Eight Rabbit
• Kenta Okura, UA BAR
• Shinsuke Okano, Bar ENISI
• Marinakanda, Tokyo Edition Toranomon
• So Sato, Bar LIBRE
• Takuya Hirose, THE CASK
• Takuji Hoshi, BAR GOGH
• Soshi Morishita, Bar LIBRE
• Shota Yoshizawa, Hotel New Otani Tokyo Bar Capri

These 10 individuals will challenge the practical evaluation at the 'CAMPARI GROUP Cocktail Grand Prix 2023 Semi-final and Final Event,' which will take place on November 27th (Monday) at WITH HARAJUKU.

In the semi-final, a practical evaluation will be conducted in a market challenge format with a focus on the captivating Italian tradition of 'Aperitivo.' Those who advance to the final event will also demonstrate their creativity by presenting the 'Pioneer Cocktail,' aiming to shape the future of the cocktail scene. At the end of the competition, the 'CAMPARI GROUP Cocktail Grand Prix 2023' champion and special awards will be determined.

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