{"product_id":"in-good-spirits-cocktail-competition-2026","title":"In Good Spirits Cocktail Competition 2026","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6351\/5376\/files\/InGoodSpiritsLogo_48bfd981-1f42-4d14-bebd-2af48ce69bdd.png?v=1742143625\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003e2026 IN GOOD SPIRITS COCKTAIL COMPETITION \u003cstrong\u003e🍹\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Good Spirits Cocktail Competition returns for its 4th edition, and this year promises to be bigger than ever. Presented by the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS) Manitoba Chapter in partnership with Manitoba Liquor Mart, this exciting showcase will bring together 18 of Manitoba’s talented bartenders as they represent their establishments and compete for a place on the podium and an incredible lineup of prizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn front of 400+ guests, each competitor will create a signature cocktail featuring a product assigned by a sponsoring agency, highlighting both their creativity and technical skill while showcasing the versatility of the featured spirit or ingredient. The result is an energetic and inspiring celebration of Manitoba’s hospitality scene, where innovation, passion, and craftsmanship take center stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than just a competition, In Good Spirits is also a charity event, with proceeds supporting this year’s charitable recipient, Agape Table Inc. It is an evening of outstanding cocktails, spirited competition, and meaningful impact—bringing the industry and community together for a great cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCONFIRMED PRODUCTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnother Hendrick’s Gin | PMA CANADA\u003cbr\u003eCampari | SOUTHERN GLAZERS\u003cbr\u003eCasals Mediterranean Vermouth | DANDURAND\u003cbr\u003eDrumshanbo Gunpowder Fig and Laurel Gin | VINTAGE WEST WINE AND SPIRITS\u003cbr\u003eDulce Vita Pineapple Jalapeno Tequila | AUTHENTIC WINES AND SPIRITS\u003cbr\u003eEl Tequileno Reposado | BREAKTHRU BEVERAGES\u003cbr\u003eKetel One Vodka | BREAKTHRU BEVERAGES\u003cbr\u003eFandango Mezcal | CRUSH IMPORTS\u003cbr\u003eKraken Black Spiced Rum | PROXIMO SPIRITS\u003cbr\u003eMount Gay Eclipse Rum | SOUTHERN GLAZERS\u003cbr\u003eNewfoundland Screech Rum  | AUTHENTIC WINES AND SPIRITS\u003cbr\u003eOlmeca Altos Reposado Tequila | CORBY\u003cbr\u003ePatent 5 Purple Blossom Gin | PATENT 5 DISTILLERY\u003cbr\u003ePlantador Silver Tequila | MONTELLA SPIRITS\u003cbr\u003ePowers Gold Label Irish Whiskey | WETT SALES\u003cbr\u003eRed Bank Premium Blended Canadian Whisky | WETT SALES\u003cbr\u003eTanduay Especia Spiced Rum | CHRISTOPHER STEWART\u003cbr\u003eTorres 10 Gran Reserva Brandy | DANDURAND\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHIS YEAR'S COMPETITORS\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAlexis Waytiuk | Peacock-Kitchen and Drinks\u003cbr\u003eAmber Tran | Solera\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAnthony Ryu | Brown's Social House Portage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBen Santos | Independent\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDale Brown | King's Head Pub\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDoorgesh Hurrydass | Brown's Social House Brandon\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDylan Arthur | NOLA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEyoel Berhane | Gather Craft Craft Kitchen and Bar\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHilary Kowaluk | Niakwa Country Club\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eJade Janzen | Bonnie Day\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eJay Lekopoy | Promenade Brasserie\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eJosh Roopchand | Manitoba Club\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eJackson Rowland | Sous Sol\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMadeleine Barnett | The Handsome Daughter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMatt Ginter | Oak \u0026amp; Velvet Bar Services\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMike Ulitsky | TH Sampling Room\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNick Drescher | Baby Baby\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePhil Tessier | The Roost on Corydon\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDATE: Monday May 25, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTIME: 630PM-9PM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVENUE: The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre | 281 Donald Street\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEARLY BIRD (before April 25, 2026) | $65 **300 tickets available for early bird!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eREGULAR ADMISSION | $75\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eCAPS Members get early 6pm access!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: no tickets will mailed or emailed; there will be a list at the door with all the names of the guests. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease do not drink and drive  - if you need assistance with a ride home, please let CAPS know and we are happy to assist! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6351\/5376\/files\/Untitled_design_3.png?v=1773968338\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6351\/5376\/files\/1.png?v=1775599955\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Caps Manitoba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49004963299568,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6351\/5376\/files\/IMG_0342.jpg?v=1773795716","url":"https:\/\/sommeliersmanitoba.ca\/products\/in-good-spirits-cocktail-competition-2026","provider":"Caps Manitoba","version":"1.0","type":"link"}