Marie Brizard finalists head to Brisbane for national title

Bartenders across the country have stepped up to showcase their skills as the 2025 Marie Brizard Cocktail Competition unfolds, each challenged with crafting a cocktail that showcases the unique flavours of a Marie Brizard liqueur.

Participants’ cocktail creations must feature at least 30ml of any Marie Brizard liqueur in a drink that contains no more than six ingredients. Entries were evaluated based on creativity, visual appeal and originality, with judges travelling across the country to taste shortlisted cocktails and engage with the bartenders behind them.

Four regional finalists have been selected to compete at La La Land in The Prince Consort Hotel, Brisbane, and showcase their creations. The finalists are:

Jay Cozma

Old Love’s, Sydney

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Jay’s Lever L’ancre combines Marie Brizard Falernum and Anisette with rum, soursop, lime and saline.

Tibo Menut

Eau De Vie, Melbourne

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Tibo’s Café des bois blends Marie Brizard Cassis, rye whiskey, coffee, sultana and raspberry.

Hannah Henkelmann-Rae

Nola, Adelaide

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Hannah’s Peach Fuzz incorporates Marie Brizard Peach, burrata, strawberry, lemon and basil.

Charlotte MacMaster

Foxtrot Unicorn, Perth

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Charlotte’s Stone & Oak showcases Marie Brizard Apry alongside bourbon whiskey, lime, orgeat and bitters.

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With the grand finale set to take place during the Bartenders’ Weekender on June 17, the competition not only platforms bartenders, but each finalist walks away with $1,000 in prize money, while the national winner takes home a $5,000 cash prize.

Bar professionals are invited to attend the finals and cheer along their state’s finalist – you can RSVP here.