Flair it Up! 2015

March 31, 2015
Nightclub & Bar Show
Las Vegas, Nevada

That’s right… It’s back! The USBG/IBA World Cocktail Championship USA Qualifier will be happening Tuesday March 31, 2015 in Las Vegas during the Nightclub & Bar Show and now being called “Flair it Up!”.

The IBA USBG World Cocktail Championship will be back bigger and better for 2015. The USA qualifier to see who will represent the United States Bartenders’ Guild at the Kempinski Hotel, Sofia, Bulgaria will be in Las Vegas March 31, 2015. This invitation only competition will be limited to 10 Flair bartenders with the top overall winner being sent to Sofia, Bulgaria to represent the United States Bartenders’ Guild in the World Cocktail Championship and second place overall will be sent to Argentina for the Pan-Am Games to represent the United States Bartenders’ Guild.

This competition will be judged on 50% Flair and 50% Mixology to determine the winners. The bartenders will be tasked with creating an original cocktail showcasing the sponsors as well as entertain you on stage. Their Flair scores will be judged by the Flair judges on stage and their cocktails will then be judged by a blind tasting panel to determine their Mixology scores.

WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE OUR FINALISTS BELOW.

THE TOP 10 FINALISTS

Manuel Picon
Miami, Florida

Dario Doimo
Las Vegas, Nevada

Luis Ortiz
Las Vegas, Nevada

Colby Good
Las Vegas, Nevada

Mikey Mills
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Mauricio Isaza
Boston, Massachusetts

Will Isaza
Boston, Massachusetts

Rodrigo Delpech
Las Vegas, Nevada

Sir Raminad Ong
New York, New York

Ryan Clark
Las Vegas, Nevada

With a special showcase from a past IBA Champion Danilo Oribe!

Danilo Oribe
Las Vegas Flair Academy

You are invited to cheer on your favorite bartenders live at the Nightclub & Bar Show or watch the event LIVE on Flairbar.com Live!.

WHO WILL YOU BE CHEERING FOR?