UNRIVALLED CLASSICS
Welcome to the highly anticipated, brand-new No.3 Gin Global Cocktail Competition - Unrivalled Classics. No.3 Gin was designed to elevate the very best classic cocktails, Unrivalled Classics will champion a different classic cocktail each year, highlighting its history and recipe.
For 2024 we welcome the United States to the competition for the first time, alongside Italy, Spain, Germany and, of course, the United Kingdom for No.3 Gins biggest competition to date.
The Brief
The Unrivalled Classic Cocktail for 2024 = The Gimlet
First appearing in 1922, the Gimlet can trace its roots back to the British Royal Navy, though likely served warm, using equal parts lime syrup with gin, we’re certain you can elevate this serve far beyond its roots.
With more ingredients and techniques than ever before at your disposal, we would like you to take that classic gimlet recipe and bring it into the modern day with your unique twist.
As No.3 London Dry Gin is your starting point, be sure to consider it’s 3 core flavour profiles, Juniper, Citrus and Spice.
Your recipe must use a minimum of 40ml No.3 Gin
You are allowed a maximum of 6 ingredients
Garnishes do not contribute to your total ingredients
You are permitted a total of 2 homemade ingredients
The Prize
The finalist from each country will win an all-expenses paid trip to the No.3 Gin distillery in Schiedam for the Global final in September 2024.
The Global victor will win an all expenses paid trip to Singapore for a takeover at the World famous ATLAS bar, they will dine at Michelin starred restaurant Burnt Ends, with paired No.3 cocktails and tickets to Bar Convent Singapore.
How To Participate
Complete the online entry form (link below) following the brief above.
Finalists will be announced Tuesday 19th March and invited to compete in regional heats within your region.
Competition open: Monday 22nd January 2024
Entry deadline: 23:59 Tuesday 12th March 2024
Open to UK residents aged over 18 years old
Complete the online entry form conforming to the Unrivalled Classics brief.
Should you be successful, regional heats will be hosted between Monday 8th April – Thursday 16th May.
National finals between Monday 27th May – Thursday 6th June and the global final in Schiedam between 10th – 11th September 2024.
Entry
1. One entry per person.
2. Entries must be in the form of a long or short drink, not a shot. Minimum of 60ml liquid volume and maximum of 100ml at 40% abv.
3. Entries should be submitted via the competition website.
4. Entries must include recipe and method in submission.
Ingredients
5.There must be a minimum of 40ml No.3 London Dry Gin.
6. Drinks must not contain more than six ingredients, including fruit juices, syrups, drops, or dashes.
7. A maximum of 2 home-made ingredients are permitted (excluding garnishes).
8. Solid garnishes are not considered ingredients.
Recipes
9. Recipes entered must be the original creation of the competitor and if a competitor is thought to have plagiarised a known, existing cocktail they will be disqualified.
10. Recipes entered must be expressed in millilitres with the use of 'dashes' and/or 'drops' limited to bitters, hot pepper sauce and the like. Fruit juice quantities must also be stipulated, e.g., "squeeze of lime" is unacceptable.
11. Batching of your cocktail is not permitted.
Garnishes
12. Use of edible fruits, herbs, leaves and spices may include sprigs, peels, barks, fruit shells etc. Any flowers and petals used must be of an edible variety. Nonedible garnishes and accessories are allowed if safe and general common-sense aspects apply.
Judging Criteria
History
How much do you know about the classic Gimlet recipe? We want to hear it.
Points – 10
Modernisation
What have you done to bring a century old classic into the modern day? Be it technique, ingredients, garnish and much more.
Points – 20
Balance of flavour
Have you used ingredients that compliment No.3 Gin? Do those ingredients work well together? Is it too sweet/sour?
Points – 30
Presentation
How does your cocktail look? Is it an Instagram star? sheer simplicity? or incredibly unique?
Presentation is key, how is your wash line? Does your garnish compliment the drink? Is it an attractive colour? All of these factors and more are considered.
Points – 20
Consumer Appeal
Does the recipe read well for consumers, is it easy to understand? Would they recommend it to a friend?
Points - 20
Bonus points:
Social media image
Share your creation with the world.
Points – 2
Social media video/reel
Points – 4
Bonus rules
Bonus points can only be collected once. the maximum bonus points you can receive is 6.
You must tag the following Instagram accounts for your bonus points to be awarded:
@no3gin
@rossbryant
@gabriele.sasnauskaite
@no3ginacademy
#no3gin
#no3unrivalledclassics
Regional Finals
Online entries will be reviewed by a panel of judges based on the judging criteria included above.
Regional finalists will be announced Tuesday 19th March with heats taking place between Monday 8th April – Thursday 16th May. All regional finalists will receive an invitation and full agenda from your local No.3 Gin representative well in advance of your heat.
Terms & Conditions
Copyright
1. By entering this competition, competitors agree to assign copyright of their recipe and drink name to the competition organisers.
2. Drink images submitted may be used by the brand for social media and promotional purposes.
Drink Names
3. Drink names including rude, lurid, sexual words, or words associated with narcotics or motor vehicles are prohibited.
Conduct
4. Competitors are encouraged to promote their entry on social media, though any use of foul/rude language will result in the contestant being disqualified.
Adjudication
5. The competition organisers reserve the right to have the final decision on any matter relating to the judging of the competition.
6. The competition organisers will appoint the panel of judges and reserves the right to replace or appoint new judges before or during the competition.
7. The judges must remain impartial and declare any vested interest they may have in the competition or competitors. They must judge each competitor based on the judging criteria attached and nothing else.
Responsibility
8. Competitors must conduct themselves in a professional manner in any social media content, if anyone is deemed to be promoting irresponsible behaviour, they will be disqualified.
Entrants
9. The No.3 Gin Pursuit of Perfection Cocktail Competition is open for entries from residents of the following countries only: United Kingdom, Italy, Spain and Germany.
10. Previous winners of the Pursuit of Perfection Cocktail Competition are not permitted to compete, though may act as mentors, or join the judging panel.
11. Entrants must have a valid passport for travel to Schiedam in September 2024.
12. All entrants to the No.3 Gin Pursuit of Perfection Cocktail Competition allow No.3 Gin and its affiliates explicit rights to use your photo, images of your cocktail, cocktail name, and your cocktail recipe for publicity purposes, including social media.
13. Participants and drinks presented during the competition may be recorded and photographed by the organisers. No.3 Gin and its affiliates will be the undisputable copyright holder of all the pictures and video footage captured. No.3 Gin or its affiliates may use the pictures and video footage for advertising or any purpose and in any media at its own discretion worldwide without any restriction and no additional consideration for 5 years from the date the competition launch.
Prize
14. The prize for 2024 is a takeover at ATLAS bar in Singapore during Bar Convent Singapore, dinner at Michelin star restaurant Burnt ends including paired No.3 Gin cocktails.
Economy flights, accommodation and basic subsistence will be provided by the No.3 Gin team. The dates and venue cannot be changed. No.3 Gin reserve the right to amend the prize at any time.