Flor De Caña’s Third Annual Sustainable Cocktail Challenge Empowers the cause for sustainable drinking!

CONTENT: Yiew Kai Jie

Hailing all the way from Nicaragua, the world’s first carbon neutral and fair trade certified spirit from, Flor De Caña, has announced the return of its annual Sustainable Cocktail Challenge 2023, an initiative spurred from the brand’s ongoing mission to instill sustainable practices within the bar industry global alcohol industry and educate consumers to embrace responsible consumption and reduce food waste for a greener future.

From the careful sourcing of raw materials to their commitment to carbon emission-free fermentation and natural aging without sugar, Flor De Caña stands as a shining example of sustainable practices within the spirits industry. Their unwavering dedication to eco-friendly production has garnered them prestigious accolades, including the esteemed Sustainability Awards 2020 from The Drinks Business. Furthermore, their recognition as part of Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly program solidifies their commitment to environmental stewardship.

For over a decade, Flor De Caña has been distilling its renowned spirits using 100% renewable energy, emphasizing their commitment to reducing their carbon footprint. Additionally, their efforts to promote reforestation have seen them plant an impressive 50,000 trees annually since 2005, nurturing a greener future for generations to come.

Through their steadfast adherence to sustainable principles, Flor De Caña not only crafts exceptional spirits but also serves as a catalyst for positive change in the industry. With every sip, consumers can enjoy their favorite libations while supporting a brand that is actively shaping a more environmentally conscious tomorrow.

This year’s challenge has roped in bars from all over the world, including 11 bars within Singapore alone for a full month of sustainable cocktails made with Flor De Caña 12 as a base until the end of July that will pit contenders against each other in local finals before moving on to the APAC regionals and eventually vying with international contenders to earn the title of Flor De Caña’s Sustainability Champion alongside a grand prize of US$10,000.

Cocktail connoisseurs can look forward to experiencing innovative creations by renowned establishments such as Employees Only Singapore, Nighthawk Bar, Smoke & Mirrors, Gibson Bar, etc. Following the end of the local campaign and after a virtual judging round, the Top 10 finalists will be selected to then battle it out on 28th August 2023 at The Bar @ 15 Stamford where a local champion will be crowned, who will then proceed to flaunt their winning tipple at the APAC Regional finals before eventually attending the Global final in Nicaragua in 2024 to compete for the title of Flor De Caña World’s Most Sustainable Bartender with a grand prize of US$10,000.

The 11 cocktail bars participating in the Flor De Caña Sustainable Cocktail Challenge are as follows:

● Employees Only Singapore
● Gibson Bar
● Kafe Utu
● Last Word
● Manhattan
● Night Hawk
● Potato Head Singapore
● Smoke & Mirrors
● Sugarhall
● Writers Bar
● 1880 Singapore

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