COCKTAIL COMPETITION

Where creativity is served in a glass.

Liquid Creativity

with its own identity.

Every year, the Cardenal Mendoza Gold Jigger Cocktail Competition brings together bartenders and mixologists from around the world to tackle a single challenge: reinterpreting Brandy de Jerez from a contemporary perspective. Creativity, technique, and personality come together in an international competition where every cocktail aims to surprise and leave a lasting impression.

The selected participants

They will receive three unique expressions from the house: Cardenal Mendoza Clásico, Angêlus, and Nebulis, with which they must develop an original proposal capable of reflecting the brand’s character and versatility.

Beyond the recipe, the jury will evaluate creativity, presentation, the ability to replicate the cocktail, and how the entry connects with the Cardenal Mendoza universe. The competition also takes place in a digital format, making Instagram an essential part of the experience through the hashtag #GoldJiggerCM and Reel posts.

The three finalists will travel to Jerez during Golden Week to experience the grand finale in person and immerse themselves in the fascinating world of Brandy de Jerez. A unique experience where tradition, hospitality, and contemporary mixology come together in the place where it all began.

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Awards

Custom gold, silver, and bronze jiggers for the three finalists.

3-day trip to Jerez to participate in the in-person final.

Private tour of the winery and tasting of Non Plus Ultra straight from the cask.

Information

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How to participate?

Step 1

Complete the registration form by May 31, 2026.

Step 2

The 30 selected participants will receive three bottles of Cardenal Mendoza to develop their proposal.

Step 3

Share your recipe on Instagram in Reel format between July 15 and September 15, 2026.

Step 4

Use the hashtag #GoldJiggerCM and tag @cardenalmendozabrandy.

Step 5

The three finalists will travel to Jerez to participate in the in-person final from October 29 to 31, 2026.

Terms and conditions

The promoter is Bodegas Sánchez Romate Hnos. S.A., a company with Tax ID A-11600673, whose registered office is located at Calle Lealas 26, 11404, Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz, Spain.
There is no registration fee or purchase required to participate in this contest.
To enter the contest, use the hashtag #GoldJiggerCM and tag @cardenalmendozabrandy on Instagram.
The deadline for registration is May 31, 2026. No further entries will be accepted after this date.
The 30 finalists will be selected by Sánchez Romate Hnos. S.A. and announced via email starting June 15, 2026.
The 30 finalists must share their cocktail recipe on Instagram in a Reel post from July 15 to September 15, 2026, tagging @cardenalmendozabrandy and using the hashtag #GoldJiggerCM
By participating in the contest, the 30 participants authorize the promoter to disclose and publicly publish the recipe on cardenalmendoza.com and on its social media channels in various languages. Furthermore, it is understood that this authorization is granted free of charge.
The three finalist cocktails will be selected based on the following criteria:

1) Creativity in the cocktail recipe.
2) How replicable is it?
3) Does the bartender/mixologist respect the Cardenal Mendoza brand and profile in the recipe?
4) Cocktail Presentation (Choosing Glassware, Ice, and Garnishes)
5) Adaptation and execution for Instagram (clarity of the step-by-step process, video pacing, visual quality, ability to generate appeal and engagement in the digital environment).

By participating in the contest, finalists authorize the promoter to share and publish the recipe, photograph, and video on its websites and social media in multiple languages for a copyright term of at least 24 months. Furthermore, it is understood that this authorization is granted free of charge.
The 3 finalists will be selected by Sánchez Romate Hnos. S.A. and announced via email and Instagram DM starting September 21, 2026.
Finalists will have two days to respond and confirm their acceptance to participate in the in-person final, as well as their availability to travel to Jerez from October 28 to 30, 2026, before the announcement is made public.
The promoter reserves the right to cancel or modify the contest and these terms and conditions without prior notice in the event of force majeure, unforeseeable circumstances, or any actual or anticipated violation of any applicable law or regulation, or any other event beyond the promoter’s control. The promoter will notify participants as soon as possible of any changes to the contest.
The organizer reserves the right to declare the contest void or not to award any of the prizes if a minimum number of valid entries is not reached or if, in the jury’s opinion, the submitted proposals do not meet the required standard of quality in accordance with the criteria established in these rules.
The prize includes a 3-day trip to Jerez to participate in the in-person final, a private tour of the winery, and a gold jigger for the winner, a silver jigger for the second-place finalist, and a bronze jigger for the third-place finalist.

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The prize is non-transferable. No alternative to the prize will be offered. The promoter is not responsible for any additional costs beyond those listed.

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Individuals who have served on the Cardenal Mendoza jury or have been winners in previous editions are not eligible to be finalists.

Prizes

Custom gold, silver, and bronze jiggers for the three finalists.
3-day trip to Jerez to participate in the in-person final.
Private tour of the winery and tasting of Cardenal Mendoza Non Plus Ultra straight from the cask.