North Florida Bartender Competition

North Florida “BMF” Cocktail Series

Do you have what it takes to win it all?!

You call yourself a bartender? Prove it.

The North Florida “BMF” Cocktail Series is back, and we’re looking for the baddest mother f**!!n’ bartenders in North Florida!!

We’re hosting a series of cocktail battles across North Florida, leading up to the ultimate showdown at our Spring Luau “BMF” Championship! Compete at one of our locations – Flask & Cannon, Sidecar, or Julep – for your shot at cash prizes, bragging rights, and a place in the finals.

Each competition winner walks away with $250 + exclusive swag, and the top (2) bartenders from each event qualify for the “BMF” Finals at our St. Augustine Luau on April 26th.

The ultimate champion takes home $1,000, coveted BMF Belt, and the title of the BADDEST bartender in North Florida!

THINK YOU'VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES?

Apply now – spots are limited!

To Enter:

You must be a working bartender in North Florida. If, selected, you’ll receive full event details via email.

BMF APPLICATION

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3/9 – Flask & Cannon St. Augustine – Trash Shooter & Elevated Version

3/16 – Sidecar San Marco – Irish Lore Inspired Cocktail

3/24 – Sidecar Gate Parkway: Best Sidecar Competition

3/30 – Flask & Cannon Jax Beach – Mai Tai Competition

4/6 – Sidecar Gainesville – Head-to-Head Showdown

4/13 – Julep Palm Valley – Best Whiskey Cocktail

Prizes

Localized cocktail competitions – $250 cash & swag bag

Finals: The top 12 contestants gain entry into the finals ON APRIL 26th @ the luau

Winner: $1,000 cash to the winner and the BMF belt

Event Schedule

Monday 3/9 - 7pm @ Flask & Cannon/St. Augustine

TRASH SHOOTER & ELEVATED COCKTAIL

Make us your favorite shooter and craft an elevated version that will accompany it — using BACARDI USA Portfolio

Monday 3/16 - 7pm @ Sidecar/SAN MARCO

IRISH LORE INSPIRED COMPETITION

Make us your favorite Irish lore inspired cocktail using Teeling’s Irish Whiskey

Tuesday 3/24 - 7pm @ SIDECAR/GATE PARKWAY

BEST SIDECAR COMPETITION

Make us your favorite best variation on a Sidecar.

MONDAY 3/30 - 7pm @ Flask & Cannon/Jax Beach

“MY” TAI – MAI TAI COMPETITION

Put your tiki skills to the test and make the the best variation on a mai tai.

MONDAY 4/6 - 7pm @ Sidecar/GAINESVILLE

HEAD-T0-HEAD SHOWDOWN

Battle it out in this knockout competition featuring Bacardi USA portfolio and mystery ingredients.

MONDAY 4/13 - 7pm @ Julep/Palm Valley

Best Whiskey Cocktail Competition

Craft your best whiskey cocktail featuring whiskies from the Bacardi USA portfolio.

SUNDAY 4/26 - 2pm @ Flask & Cannon/Luau Championship - St. Augustine

The luau – best of the best

We’re lei-ing it all on the line at our Spring LUAU to benefit V for Victory!

This is a party you definitely do not want to miss. We’re bringing all your TIKI fantasies to life and giving all proceeds to our mission, V for Victory! From the pig roast to the live hula dancing performance, to watching the baddest bartenders in town throw down, we promise you a Sunday Funday filled with all the vibes and the best tiki cocktails you’ve ever had.

Where: Flask & Cannon in St Augustine!

When: Sunday, April 26th starting at 2pm!

What to expect:

North Florida BMF Cocktail Competition Finals! The top 12 bartenders from our BMF Cocktail Competition Series will compete in the Championship round at the Luau to see who will take home the coveted BMF BELT!

Pig Roast (donate for a plate!)

Photo booth

Live Performance by local Hula group

Hula Hoop Contest

Raffles & Prizes