White Cane Rum Riff Cocktail Competition
ARCHIE ROSE DISTILLING CO. INVITES BARTENDERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO SHOWCASE THEIR SKILLS BY CREATING A RIFF ON A CLASSIC COCKTAIL, FEATURING THE LATEST ADDITION TO THE ARCHIE ROSE FUNDAMENTAL SPIRITS RANGE - WHITE CANE.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
Craft a twist on a classic cocktail using a minimum of 30ml of Archie Rose White Cane as the base spirit (maximum 60ml per serve).
Ensure a White Cane cocktail is featured in your venue for a month to qualify - it doesn’t have to be the same cocktail entered in the competition. It can be featured on the cocktail menu, specials board, or menu insert.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Each region will have it's own finals, with first and second place up for grabs!
First Place:
- $500 CASH CARD
- A 700ml bottle of Archie Rose White Cane
- Fiona-the-Galah cocktail mug
- A paid media interview feature
Second Place:
- An Archie Rose White Cane gift pack
The winning cocktails will feature in a trade media campaign — with your name and venue credited.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOUR VENUE
All venues supporting a team member/s entry by featuring a White Cane cocktail will receive:
- A complimentary 700ml bottle of Archie Rose White Cane
- A complimentary 700ml bottle from our Signature Series Range for your back bar (choose from Signature Dry Gin, Native Botanical Vodka, or Single Malt Whisky)
- Fiona-the-Galah cocktail mugs for service (a minimum of 12 for each venue)
- In venue theming available such as umbrellas, cushions, coasters, LED lighting
Get in touch with your local Archie Rose Brand Ambassador to organise product ordering and support for your venue.
HOW TO ENTER
Submit your cocktail creation to your local ambassador with:
- The cocktail name
- The recipe
- Your name
- The name of your venue
Judging Criteria
- Recipe
- Presentation
- Creativity
- Flavour
Judging Process
Once submitted, your local ambassador will get in touch with you to organise a time and day to attend and taste your Rum Riff cocktail.
REGIONAL FINALS
Selected finalists will be invited to compete in live regional finals, showcasing your Signature Cocktail – the drink that earned you your spot.
Finals will be judged by Archie Rose ambassadors and a special industry guest.
There will be one winner and one runner up for each region.
KEY DATES
- Entries Close: 17th March 2025
- Finalists Announced: April 2025
- Regional Finals: May 2025
See T&Cs for full details.
