Cristiano Beretta of Terrigal’s Pocket Bar is one of the top 10 finalists in the prestigious Enter the Dragon 3 Australian cocktail competition.
The competition sees the nation’s top bartenders from renowned bars and restaurants come together to share their passion for innovation and craftsmanship and test their skill against each other.
Enter the Dragon 3 gives the bartenders the chance to experiment specifically with the rich, versatile flavours of Moutai and submit an original cocktail recipe incorporating 30ml of Moutai.
Now that the top 10 have been selected they will go on to demonstrate their original creations, presenting their cocktail vision in just five minutes to a panel of distinguished judges.
The grand finale showdown will unfold over two days, October 27 and 28, at Sydney Opera House where the top 10 finalists will battle for the coveted title of Moutai Master and a $10,000 prize.
Moutai is an esteemed brand of baijiu (pronounced bye-joe), a traditional Chinese spirit with a history spanning more than 4,000 years.
Baijiu saw significant growth during the Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD) when an early form of distillation was developed.
Today, baijiu is the world’s most consumed spirits category, with Moutai at the pinnacle as China’s national spirit.