Blog (Sip. Savour. Sustainability.)
This summer, we gathered our talented mixologists from across The Bloomsbury, The Marylebone and The Kensington, to go head-to-head for the 2023 Flor de Caña Sustainable Cocktail Challenge.
The objective? To concoct a delicious and sustainable cocktail using only Fair Trade certified, seasonal, locally produced and zero waste products.
The result? A magnificent mixology showdown in The Cocktail Bar at The Marylebone, where a committee of Flor de Caña brand ambassadors had the difficult decision of selecting which semi-finalists would be advancing to the next stage…
Meet Our Sustainable Cocktail Semi-Finalists
Davide Melillo – Head Bartender at The Cocktail Bar, The Marylebone Hotel
Tyriq Pitts – Bartender at The Coral Room, The Bloomsbury Hotel
Try our team’s Sustainable Cocktail creations for yourself across our London bars this August and let us know which one is your favourite.
About The Flor de Caña Cocktail Challenge
Flor de Caña Rum, the world's first Carbon Neutral and Fair Trade certified spirit made using 100% renewable energy, launched the Sustainable Cocktail Challenge in 2020 – a global cocktail competition aiming to inspire bars and bartenders to be more eco-friendly and integrate sustainable practices into their everyday operations. With this annual initiative, Flor de Caña is joining forces with bars across the world to set new standards for sustainability, leading the way to a greener future for the spirits category.