Nine participants will challenge each other in a cocktail concoction competition this Saturday, May 24, at the Taste of the Marianas Food Festival and Beer Garden at the American Memorial Park.<\/p>\n
The theme for this year\u2019s cocktail competition is \u201cBacardi Superior Mojito Cocktail Challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n
Northern Marianas Bartender Association chair Lito Espino said that judging would be based on originality, neatness, impact on audience, showmanship, taste, and overall performance.<\/p>\n
\u201cAside from the competition, participants will have to concoct one cocktail mixed with Aloha drinks and the judges will do the selection,\u201d Espino said.<\/p>\n
He said the participants will wear a T-shirt with the print \u201cBacardi Superior\u201d and are allowed to use free pouring technique on alcohol ingredients.<\/p>\n
Participants are not allowed to use ingredients such as ice cream, chocolate syrup, decorations, and non-edible garnish. <\/p>\n
There will be a time limit of five minutes, during which contestants must prepare one for display and four for tasting. <\/p>\n
Prizes will include trophies and medals. One contestant will be declared the champion, followed by first, second, and third placers.<\/p>\n
The champion will get a cell phone from IT&E, a gift from Duty Free Shoppers Saipan, a Marpac gift, Coca-Cola products, and a $150 cash prize.<\/p>\n
All first to third placers will also receive gifts from DFS, IT&E, and Marpac but the first place winner will get $75 cash, second will receive $50, while third place will receive in-kind gifts.<\/p>\n
Prizes will also be given to the best in taste, best in showmanship, and best in props and costumes.<\/p>\n
Four judges will select the best drink and do the scoring for the competition, while two members of the United Filipino Organizations will be tabulators.<\/p>\n
Sponsors for the event include the Marianas Visitors Authority, Marpac, Bacardi Superior, DFS Saipan, IT&E, Coca-Cola, The Coffee Room N-106, Armatech, and UFO.<\/p>\n
Espino would like to give special thanks to Mariana Resort and Spa and Pacific Island Clubs for contributing gift certificates as prizes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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