All mixologist and beverage specialists from all across the Kingdom are invited to register online and secure a chance to be the MONIN Champion in Saudi Arabia and win up to USD2000.

The competition will be held under the theme ‘Mix your Origins’. Each candidate can seek inspiration from the best of local and natural ingredients or from Saudi culture and cuisine.

Applying beverage specialist must be 35 years old or younger and should have at least two years of professional work experience as a beverage mixologist, bartender, barista or a student at a culinary centre. They must submit two recipes for a non-alcoholic beverage using MONIN’s products - one hot and one cold drink.

Organised by MONIN, a premium brand for quality gourmet flavoured syrups, fruit mixes, sauces and frappes; the MONIN CUP is a national and international competition for professional beverage specialists, challenging competitors to demonstrate their creative skills whilst using Monin products to craft signature cocktails.

Over 10,000 beverage specialists from all across the globe have participated in the international competition. With 100 years of experience, MONIN brand has become a reference in the flavoured drink market with a broad range of more than 150 flavours.

For the first time, Saudi Arabia will host a national edition, which will take place over the course of two months. All submissions will be evaluated to select the top 10 semi-finalists for each geographic region – Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar.

The 10 selected semi-finalists will compete in local semi-finals held in Bidfood culinary studios in each region.