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The Margarita Challenge 2025

The Margarita Challenge 2025 Results

The 5th Cointreau Margarita Challenge edition exceeded all expectations! 12 of the world's most talented bartenders were invited to reinterpret the iconic Original Margarita recipe, from fruit to leaf.
 

The 12 finalists and new members of the Cointreau Collective travelled to Angers, France in mid-June to compete and live the Cointreau experience.

The spotlights were on, the mood has never been so joyful and intense, but only one could be crowned the winner!

THE JURY NAMED THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER...

Robbe Dupon

THE JURY NAMED THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER...

Robbe Dupon! (from Bruges, Belgium)

Robbe Dupon triumphed with his cocktail “Oranger Unique”, a masterclass in balance and zero-waste creativity. Raise a glass to Robbe! 

Robbe's creation: Oranger L'Unique

Oranger L'Unique

Robbe's creation: Oranger L'Unique

The recipe: 

  • 25ml Pippali infused Cointreau L'Unique
  • 35ml Yoghurt and orange marmelade washed tequila blanco
  • 10ml En rama Fino Sherry
  • 30ml Lime acidified orange juice
  • 2 Dashes Absinth
  • 1 Dash Green Chartreuse
  • 1 Dash Saline solution
 

Discover the second, and third place winners

Big congratulations to Winnie Wei from Shanghai, China for her 2nd place and to Vince Sidari from Sydney, Australia for his 3rd place! 

Both of them have mastered the competition thanks to their reinterpretation of the Original Margarita, with The Corn Trio for Winnie and The
Circle of Lemon for Vince.

MEET THE OTHERS FINALISTS...

MEET THE JURY

  • Jienming Liao

    Jienming Liao

    Margarita Challenge 2024 Winner
    World Class Global Final Top 8 2024
    Hope & Sesame - Guangzhou, China

  • Giovanni Allario

    Giovanni Allario

    Moebius & Lubna - Milano, Italy

  • Maria Kontorravdis

    Maria Kontorravdis

    Shapes - London, UK

“This year was a turning point. The level of creativity, precision, and storytelling was
incredible. But what truly sets the Margarita Challenge apart is the human connection.
Our 12 finalists didn't just compete — they supported, inspired, and celebrated each
other. They’re now part of a family, the Cointreau Collective, and we couldn’t be
prouder.”


Kevin Sueiro, Global Brand Ambassador, Cointreau

THE COINTREAU COLLECTIVE

Cointreau Collective

THE COINTREAU COLLECTIVE

Being a finalist in the Cointreau Margarita Challenge is not just about participating in a competition, it's about joining a family. The finalists each year become members of the Cointreau Collective.  The bartenders didn't just compete , they opened the doors to a club that will allow them to grow. 

This community aims to unite all its members under common values such as team spirit, putting quality and experience at the heart of every cocktail, and promoting a responsible attitude. Its bartenders are the proud ambassadors of this community, and will continue to convey these values of sponsorship and mutual support.

 

Throwback to the regional finals!

  • uk

    The UKI Final

  • FR/BENELUX

    The France/Benelux final

  • Australia

    The Australia final

  • China

    The China final

  • Europe

    The Europe final

  • Hong Kong

    The Hong Kong final