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TOTCF Presents World Class Sponsored by DIAGEO is on a mission to deliver best-in-class training and education while seeking the nation's best bartenders.
Please drink responsibly. Must be 21+ to follow. Please do not share with those under 21. More than a cocktail competition, USBG Presents World Class Sponsored by DIAGEO is rooted in providing trend-leading education and mentorship to bartenders of all skill-levels, while providing opportunities to celebrate their craft, creativity, and passion. The World Class competition is backed by the vast resources available on Diageo Bar Academy, which prepares competitors and trade members with the tools and knowledge to develop their skills both personally and professionally. Applications for the 2023 World Class US competition will be open from July 18th through November 15th, 2022. Stay tuned for more information on the application, mentorship opportunities, and more! One Drink Can Change Your Life. Must be 21+ to Participate. please do not share the content on this page to anyone under the legal purchase age of your country. Please Drink Responsibly. Community guidelines: https://bit.ly/DiageoGuideline
Applications for World Class US 2027 are officially open! You’ve thought about it. You’ve followed the past competitors’ journey. Maybe you’ve even told yourself, “next year.” Now is the time.. Show us what you’ve got.
MUST BE 21+. PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY.
Applications for World Class US 2027 open soon. Think you’ve got the skills, creativity, and drive to take your shot? Stay tuned for more details.
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Hotel bar or dive bar? A perfectly made Martini with a side of people-watching or a cold beer and a barstool that's seen a few things? We asked the World Class Collective to pick a side. What's your vote?
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When it comes to superpowers, turns out it isn't always the cocktail. The best bartenders are remembered for the way they make people feel, the way they handle the rush, and the little things guests never forget. What's yours?
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08/19/2026
What's in season behind your bar? This month we're building with strawberries, tomatoes, basil, and cucumber. Here are three recipes we're reaching for - recipe links in bio.
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House? Heavy metal? '80s hits? Old-school hip-hop? Whatever's on the speakers sets the tone for the shift. We asked the World Class Collective what's in rotation behind the bar. Now we're curious... What's your go-to?
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07/16/2026
Every bartender has a story. The mentors who changed everything. The competitions that opened doors. Join World Class at Tales of the Cocktail for a day of conversations with the people who've lived it. Hear from industry leaders, World Class US 2023 Bartender of the Year Renato Tonelli, and 2025 Global Bartender of the Year Felice Capasso as they share the lessons and wins that helped shape their careers.
📍 Salon I, The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans
🗓 July 23 | 10 AM–5 PM
MUST BE 21+. PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY.
07/15/2026
Meet us in New Orleans July 20-23, where we’ll be mixing up brand experiences, expert-led panel discussions, cocktail inspiration, and much more! Check out the full Tales of the Cocktail Schedule at the link in our bio and let us know if you’ll be there in the comments!
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Whether you competed last month or a decade ago, the experience stays with you long after the last drink is poured. We asked the World Class Collective how the skills they developed leading up to and during the competition still show up in their work today.
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Summer cocktails just hit different. The best? It depends on who you’re asking. Tell us what you’re pouring this season.
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