From Phoenix New Times: Earlier this month, Campari announced the first-ever "Best Aperitivo" Cocktail Competition -- a national contest held in partnership with the U.S. Bartenders' Guild to find the best drinks made with the Italian aperitif.More>>

The NCB Show's Shake It Up! creative cocktail challenge names a winner, the Ultimate Spirits Challenge announces top spirits in 30 categories and Campari and the U.S. Bartenders' Guild team up for the first-ever Campari “Best Aperitivo” Cocktail Competition.More>>

Paul Pacult, whose most recent competition — the Ultimate Spirits Challenge — just released results, is the dean of American spirits evaluators, and his trio of competitions legitimately vie for leading contest honors. We check in on what happened at this year's event from behind the scenes:More>>

The Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards are now accepting entries for the Consumer's Beverage of Choice. Brands need to register for the fourth annual event by April 10. More>>

The Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show announces distinctive beverage exhibitors, Bols Around the World and Tales of the Cocktail are accepting cocktail recipe entries and Speed Rack heads to Las Vegas!More>>

Shingo Gokan of New York City's Angel's Share won top honors at Bacardi's 2012 Global Legacy Cocktail Competition, but just as interesting to U.S. observers is the brand's international rep as mixology supporter.More>>

Serralles USA, exclusive distributors of Don Q, has announced the launch of the "2012 Mix It Up Ultimate Mixology Challenge." This multi-staged mixology competition in conjunction with the United States Bartenders' Guild offers bartenders a chance to hone their skills in a competitive yet friendly...More>>

Cocktail competitions across the United States, including Speed Rack competitions in Los Angeles, Bloom Gin's San Francisco Cocktail Crawl and Bacardi Legacy of the Cocktail in New York, showcase some of the best talent in the industry.More>>

Elite bartenders from around the world have the opportunity to compete in the 14th Annual International Finlandia Vodka Cup on Feb. 1, 2012 for a chance to win up to $25,000.More>>

Charles Joly wins the Auchentoshan Switch competition, Bacardi's Legacy of the Cocktail Competition kicks off, Texas de Brazil adds two hot new holiday cocktails and the drinks menu at Townhouse in Venice, Calif., gets revamped.More>>