As part of its ongoing desire to pass on bartending know-how, the Association des Barmen de France is organising a national competition, the 1st ABF Shaker Challenge.
The competition is aimed at bartenders in bars, bistros, pubs, brasseries, restaurants, clubs, discotheques, cabarets and casinos, as well as those who work with beverages at trade shows and events, and even butlers.
A new cocktail list, dubbed “Essentials*”, has been specially created for this category of bartenders in order to meet their operational needs. They are easy to make, require a maximum of 2 or 3 ingredients, and involve simple decoration and low costs.
The “Imperfects*” list has been completely revised to include the most common products such as aperitifs, beer, coffee and fruit juices as well as brandies and champagne.
The tests are designed to ensure a good professional level in a competitive environment, under the benevolent eye of a jury of bar experts.