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1/6/26-2/6/26: San Diego's Finest Cocktail Contest (Instagram)- Celebrating San Diego neighborhoods and the wonderful things that make San Diego so great to live in, this contest aims to blend San Diego uniqueness with the Core Values of the USBG: Service, Integrity, Sharing Knowledge, Tradition and Camaraderie.
SD, this is your time to shine! We are celebrating the vibrant neighborhoods of San Diego and we want to hear your connection to the place you live.
How to Enter:
CLASSIC
Submit a reel via Instagram
Talk about your inspiration and why you chose which ingredients you did.
Add a photo of your cocktail
Your Caption should include:
The neighborhood you chose, and why you chose it
The reason you're in the USBG
The local distillery or ingredient(s) you used
Your full cocktail build
Any ingredients made from scratch
FLAIR
Submit a reel via Instagram
Clearly showcase your flair techniques
Feel free to talk about your inspiration and why you chose which ingredients you did.
Add a photo of your cocktail
Your Caption should include:
The neighborhood you chose, and why you chose it
The reason you're in the USBG
The local distillery or ingredient(s) you used
Your full cocktail build
Any ingredients made from scratch
ALL ENTRIES MUST INCLUDE:
-Tag @USBGSD as a collaborator in your entry
Which local ingredient or spirit you used and why.
How you've incorporated the core values of Service. Integrity, tradition, sharing knowledge and camaraderie into your profession.
DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 6TH!
Winners announced February 18th
MUST BE AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF USBGSD TO PARTICIPATE
Bars & restaurants are where communities come together. Through national & local charity initiatives, USBG San Diego connects with the neighborhoods that welcome our establishments and the people who we entertain each night. To us, a key part of growing professionally is supporting the communities where we serve through our core values: Service, Integrity, Sharing Knowledge, Tradition, and Camaraderie.
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