Espresso Martini Challenge 2026
Create an original Espresso Martini with Caffe Borghetti and compete in a high-speed UK bartender challenge, with the winner earning a trip to the international final at BCB Berlin 2026.
Submit an original Espresso Martini recipe using Caffe Borghetti as the mandatory coffee liqueur, together with your full ingredients, method and a photo of the finished drink.
Selected finalists will compete live in London, where speed, technique, presentation, taste and a visible Borghetti pour will shape the final result.
A live competition built on creativity, speed and precision
The Espresso Martini Challenge turns one of the world's most iconic cocktails into a live stage for bartenders. Create an original recipe with Caffe Borghetti, then bring it to life under pressure in London for the chance to represent the UK in Berlin.
Original recipe
Create a serve with personality, built around Caffe Borghetti as the mandatory ingredient.
Visible Borghetti pour
Finalists must show a visible Borghetti pour during both the UK live final and the international final.
London to Berlin
The UK winner earns a trip to the international final at BCB Berlin 2026 to compete against 14 other market winners.
Enter online. Compete live. Win Berlin.
The route into the competition is simple. The standard is not. This is designed for bartenders who can combine style, speed and precision in a live environment.
Submit your recipe
Enter online with your original recipe, ingredients, method and a photo of the finished drink using Caffe Borghetti.
Get shortlisted
Up to 10 finalists will be invited to compete live in London, selected on the strength of their recipe, concept and competition potential.
Compete in London
Finalists will prepare and present their Espresso Martini live, judged on speed, technique, taste, presentation and a visible Borghetti pour.
Win Berlin
The UK winner earns a trip to the international final at BCB Berlin 2026 to compete against 14 other market winners.
One winner. One trip to Berlin.
The UK champion moves on to the international stage, representing the market at the global final.
Trip to the international final at BCB Berlin 2026
The winner will represent the UK at the international Espresso Martini Challenge final, competing against 14 other market winners.
- Travel and accommodation for Berlin included by the organiser
- Compete on an international bartender stage at BCB Berlin 2026
- Take your serve from UK winner to international finalist
Entry form
Complete the form below to submit your Espresso Martini Challenge 2026 entry.