The Bartenders' Board

DeKuyper, the best-selling line of cordials and liqueurs in the United States, challenges bartenders to submit an original drink recipe for the chance to win a seat on the first-ever 10-member DeKuyper Bartender Board of Directors. Ten grand prize winners will win a four-day/three-night trip to Amsterdam-the birthplace of DeKuyper cordials -- and liqueurs-for the Board's inaugural meeting on May 11-14, 2006.

In Amsterdam, the board members will share insider tips, drink recipes and tricks of the trade. They'll also put their bar skills to the test with unique bartending challenges.

"DeKuyper recognizes bartenders as one of the key drivers of cocktail trends," said Chris Mahoney, senior brand director, DeKuyper.  "We value their opinions so not only are we excited to taste the new flavorful drinks they'll create, but also we're eager to give bartenders a role where they can influence what we do."

Recipe entries will be judged by a panel of experts based on taste, relevance to a city or region and creativity. The winning recipes will represent the different regions of the country from Las Vegas to Louisville, Ky. Any person at least 21 years of age and employed as a bartender at the time of entry can submit a drink recipe. Bartenders can enter online at dekuyperusa.com/bartender or through the Future Brands LLC sales representatives in their market.  All entries can be submitted to a local sales representative or mailed to DeKuyper Board of Directors Recipe Contest, PO Box 81208, Chicago, Ill., 60681 and must be postmarked by March 13, 2006. DeKuyper Board of Directors

Recipe Contest is void in California, Florida, Maryland, Texas, Utah, outside the United States and where prohibited. No purchase necessary.

Official rules can be found at dekuyperusa.com/bartender.