MEISTER HUNTER

THE ULTIMATE JÄGERMEISTER COCKTAIL COMPETITION

03/06/2026 - 05/08/2026

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UNLOCK YOUR CREATIVITY

Bigger, bolder and more intense than ever, Meister Hunter brings together ambitious bartenders from around the world to push their creativity and compete for a £4,000 prize money.


What started as a showcase of talent is now a global stage for mixologists from over 10 countries. Beginning with cocktail submissions, before moving into local heats, culminating in a grand final and epic party in London!
Meister Hunter is more than a competition. It’s where creativity meets community and where the next generation of bartenders make their mark. Follow the journey live on Instagram!

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GOT WHAT IT TAKES?

For your chance to win up to £4000, follow the rules below!

  • Make a Sour Twist using a minimum of 30ml of Jägermeister Manifest.
  • Your cocktail must use a maximum of five other ingredients and one garnish.
  • Take a photo or video of your cocktail and post on Instagram using the #MeisterHunter26 and tag @MeisterHunter
  • Make sure to include the recipe in the copy!
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OUR PAST WINNERS!

ANNA LAKNER

The Meister Hunter competition was the most challenging competition I've entered and been a part of. Not only did it test my ability to create good cocktails, but also my ability to know the numbers behind them, as well as have some fun along the way. It gave me a chance to step out of my comfort zone, be creative, learn new things but also showcase my strengths.

RORY SORRELL

Cocktail competitions aren't just about the trophies. They're about the room - the people in it, the energy, the quiet push to see what you've got when it counts. If you're not having a little fun along the way, you're doing it wrong. Meister Hunter gets that. It always has. That's why it's one of my favourites!

ADAM TAYLOR

Meister hunter for me represented both the highest of highs and the lowest of lows! From knocking my drink over in the final moments of my presentation in 2021, to returning in 2023 and winning the whole thing, what stayed with me through the years was how incredible the experience was and how much it taught me about myself as a bartender as a person.

CARRIE SMITH

My experience in Meister Hunter was truly incredible. With it being my first competition it was the most encouraging crowd and competitors. Being able to learn new things and having to apply them to a drink with love for the brand. It really is the Master Chef of cocktail competitions.

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