The 2025 Shake It Up Top 5 Finalists in Classic and Flair wowed the Bar & Restaurant Expo crowd on the Spotlight Stage. For both divisions, each competitor was assigned a New Riff Distilling spirit to use in creating their signature cocktail. Classic Competitors were required to include a Reàl Infused Exotics Syrup in their signature cocktail, while Flair Competitors were required to include a Finest Call Premium Mixer.
The competitors were scored on their technical ability and the taste of the cocktail to identify the Champion and Runner-Up in each division. The Flair and Classic Champion will represent Team USA at the World Cocktail Championship in Cartagena, Colombia, November 23-27, 2025. The Classic and Flair Runner-Up will represent Team USA at the Pan-American Cocktail Championship in Santiago, Chile, September 8-13, 2025. The remaining three finalists in each division have the opportunity to compete in the Friendship Cup at the Pan-American Cocktail Championship.
MEET TEAM USA 2025
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CLASSIC CHAMPION – JONATHAN STANYARD
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FLAIR CHAMPION – MARIANO GIL, JR.
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CLASSIC RUNNER-UP – LIZ RODRIGUEZ
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FLAIR RUNNER-UP – KENJIRO YANAGI
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Congratulations to all and go Team USA!
Click here to replay the livestream from the 2025 Shake It Up National Finals.
Come Cheer On Team USA: Packages Available!
We’re excited to offer packages for both the 2025 Pan-American Cocktail Championship and the 2025 World Cocktail Championship! These curated experiences are your chance to support Team USA on the global stage, connect with an international community of bartending professionals, explore vibrant local culture, and participate in enriching educational opportunities. For more information, please click on the links below:
2025 Pan-American Cocktail Championship in Santiago/La Serena, Chile (September 8-14, 2025)
2025 World Cocktail Championship in Cartagena, Colombia (November 23-27, 2025)
Thank you to all the sponsors for supporting the Shake It Up Cocktail Competition:
