Monin, the leading syrup brand in India and a trusted partner for hospitality professionals all over the world, recently concluded the Monin Cup 2024 national finale in Hyderabad.

The contest encouraged new, young bartenders aged 18-27 years from across the world to highlight their talent as mixologists by creating original serves using Monin products.

The theme of the 2024 Monin Cup was ‘Low is More’, a brief for aspiring bartenders to take inspiration from the current low and no alcohol trend.

Hemanshu Badola took the top spot, earning a paid trip to the Monin Cup Grand Finale in Bourges (France) this December, where he will represent India on the global stage, followed by Yathish Kumar V, who came second, and Cheasong Yonzon Lama third.

Participants were encouraged to create flavourful cocktails using Monin’s diverse portfolio, which includes syrups, fruit mixes, purees, crushes, sauces and frappe powders. This wide range of products give bartenders a lot of freedom to experiment, innovate and curate exquisite drinks aligned with the current trends.

Germain Araud, Managing Director of Monin India said: “The Monin Cup competitions serve as an exceptional platform for budding bartenders across the country to showcase their remarkable talent on a global stage. Our aim has always been to provide a professional arena for them to flourish and acquire new skills.” (https://monin.in/)