P.A.N.D.A Cocktail Game is PCG!

Competition Charter

🏆 Competition Brief

• Make 2 drinks:1 Long Drink + 1 Cocktail
• Format:
  • 1 pre-designed cocktail (designed in advance & prepared on site)
  • 1 cocktail made live on stage with a random mysterious box (draw when check in)
• Pairing logic:
  • Drink 1: SHUNTUN Baijiu × your national traditional spirit
  • Drink 2: your national traditional spirit × a randomly assigned traditional spirit from another country
• Ingredients:SHUNTUN Baijiu + Bols products(Homemade ingredients allowed; no direct competitors)
• Judging:Technique · Appearance · Flavor · Story
• Key requirement:The pre-designed cocktail must tell a positive story connecting the two countries.

Organisational Structure

• Organizer P.A.N.D.A B.V.
• Title Sponsor House of Bols, Lucas Bols
• Supporting Partner Wynand Fockink
• Professional Standards Reference Netherlands Bartenders Club(Abbr: NBC. The competition voluntarily aligns with relevant technical standards and best practices recognised within the Dutch bartending profession. This reference does not imply formal affiliation, endorsement, or supervision. NBC is the founding member of International Bartenders Association, IBA.)

We have ONE goal

Bring people to the table of conversation with good food and drinks.

Date and Schedule

• DateMarch 23rd, 2026
• Registration11:00
• Lunch11:30 – 12:15
• Opening Remarks12:15 – 12:30
• Preparation Period12:30 – 13:00
• Competition Session13:00 – 16:00
• Award Ceremony17:00
• Official After Party17:30 – 23:00

Address

House of Bols, Paulus Potterstraat 14, 1071 CZ Amsterdam

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Registration (Free)

PANDA Baijiu Cocktail Game Registration Form

It is great to see you here! I know you have made up your mind to join the PANDA Odyssey with Hans Ngo Wurfbain. Let’s get started! If you still want to know more, please visit link: PANDA Liability Release Form https://www.chemsterdam.com/panda-liability-release-form/ P.A.N.D.A Baijiu COCKTAIL Game 2025 Rules & Regulations https://www.chemsterdam.com/panda-baijiu-cocktail-game-2025-rules-regulations/ The Winner’s Trip to China https://www.chemsterdam.com/itinerary-panda-odyssey-2025-april/ Event Schedule Location: House of Bols Cocktail & Genever Experience Address: Paulus Potterstraat 12 14 16, 1071 CZ Amsterdam Agenda: Sign in: 11:30-12:15, March. 23rd (Lunch is included) Opening: 12:15-12:30 Game: 12:30-16:30 Award: 17:00 After Social: till 23:00 P.A.N.D.A Odyssey This is a game by PANDA, for bartenders who are curious about the world, empowered by people and brands supporting PANDA’s ideology. Special thanks to: Netherlands Bartenders Club - The Netherlands Bartenders Club (NBC, founded 1949), a prestigious organization dedicated to advancing the art of bartending, has graciously supported our event with technical expertise and promotional efforts. As a guiding organization, NBC’s involvement has elevated the professionalism and impact of our competition, showcasing their commitment to excellence in the industry. Lucas Bols - Lucas Bols, a Dutch spirits brand with over 400 years of history, renowned worldwide for its exceptional liqueurs and genever, has generously supported our event by providing their cocktail school at the Amsterdam headquarters as the competition venue. Wynand Fockink - A historical distillery in Amsterdam since 1679.

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Rules and Regulations

Given that we will be following NBC’s competition rules, P.A.N.D.A encourages all Randstad-area bartenders who wish to participate to be NBC members. Bartenders outside Randstad are welcome to participate without NBC membership, though we warmly invite non-members to join the NBC either before or after registering for the event.

The total number of participants for 2e PCG is: 16

1. The 2e P.A.N.D.A. Cocktail Game (Nationals) is open to all NBC guild members within the Randstad region; outside Randstad, it is open to any bartender currently working in a bar.
2. Competition rules may be updated and changed as the P.A.N.D.A. Committee continuously identifies trends and opportunities.
3. P.A.N.D.A Cocktail Competition (PCG) recipes must be submitted to the PANDA CG Committee by the closing date of March. 16th, 23:59. Each participant must submit two PANDA CG entry forms (Predesigned cocktail ONLY), including recipes, methods, and a brief paragraph about the inspiration for the drink.
4. Before the competition, all recipes will be reviewed for eligibility.
5. All submitted recipes will remain the property of PCG and its sponsors. 
6. PANDA will not be responsible for the unavailability of beverages, garnishes, or bar equipment during the competition. Though House of Bols would love to support as much as they can with green lime, passion fruit, pineapple or anything regular in a bar scene.
7. A detailed list of PCG sponsor ingredients will be provided, and participants are encouraged to use these wherever possible.
8. Recipes submitted after the closing date will not be accepted. 
9. Participants are responsible for ensuring their recipes comply with the guidelines and rules.
10. Entries must be submitted through official PCG entry link above.
11. No changes to recipes will be allowed after submission unless approved by the PCG Committee.
12. Recipes must be the original creation of the participants. If plagiarism is suspected, competitors may be disqualified.

Ingredients

1. Both Cocktails & Longdrinks must not contain more than six (6) ingredients, including bar spoons, drops or dashes and solid ingredients such as fruit or spices.
2. Recipes must contain at least 1,5 cl of the sponsor product, except for cocktail bitters, foamer and cocktail elixers. Here, a few drops (or dashes) may be sufficient.
3. Recipes must contain at least 4 cl of alcoholic ingredients.
4. Recipes may not contain more than 7 cl of alcohol in any cocktail.
5. Recipes must contain no more than four (4) alcoholic ingredients.
6. ONLY Predesigned Recipe must contain at least SHUNTUN Baijiu with the national drink of the bartender. For example, Dutch bartender needs to use Genver in every cocktail; French bartender needs to use Brandy / Cognac in every cocktail. The other ingredients must be a modifier (i.e. bitters, cocktail syrups -Mathieu Teisseire-, liqueurs, etc). Products from the sponsors of Netherlands Bartenders Club are warmly welcome.
   Organizer's Featured SHUNTUN Baijiu: https://www.chemsterdam.com/shun-tun-r-shuntun-favorable-village/
   Bols Liquors: https://bols.com/collections/bols-liqueurs
   Lucas Bols Other drinks: https://www.lucasbols.com/our-brands
   Wynand Fockink: https://wynand-fockink.nl
   Products from Sponsors NBC: https://www.bartenders.nl/onze-sponsoren
7. All garnishes inside the glass which are touching the liquid are considered ingredients. Spray of citrus zest over the drink, the use of a vaporizer (vapor or spray) will be considered an ingredient. Points will be deducted by the Tasting Judge if decoration falls from the side of the glass.
8. All ingredients in the recipe must to be selected from the Sponsors as supplied. This list of products can change from year to year depending on the composition of the PANDA Sponsors. As an example: All liquors are supplied by Bols and Wynand Fockink in the 1st Edition of PANDA Baijiu Cocktail Game.
9. Homemade Ingredients: Each drinks contains no more than 2 homemade ingredient and the instruction of making the ingredient has to be submitted to the organiser. 1st homemade ingredient with its instruction of making it is allowed without penalty; the 2nd home ingredient with its instruction of making it is allowed with penalty.
10. Strictly no: heated ingredient(s).
11. Strictly no: non-sponsored ingredients. Except if it’s an ingredient there is no sponsor for.
12. Strictly no: artificial ingredients or colorants.
13. Strictly no: open flame.
14. Strictly no: Homemade ice cubes, House of Bols will supply
15. Dairy products will consist of cream, eggs, ice cream, milk, yoghurt and patisserie products.
16. Any quantities of fruit, herbs and vegetables used (or similar) must be stipulated; exact measures must be always stated.

Decoration and Garnish

1. Garnishes are used inside the glass, both for decoration as well as for modifying purposes.
2. Garnishes are considered a modifier (cocktail cherry, fruit zest, olive, etc.) and are counted as an ingredient if they are placed in the cocktail rather than on the rim of the glass.
3. Decorations are used on the rim, side, on the stem or on the top of the glass only and are not considered an ingredient. 
4. Ingredients placed on the rim of the glass, such as sugar and salt, are meant to be part of the flavor of the drink so even though they are on the rim, they are considered an ingredient.
5. Decorations and garnishes must be edible. The use of edible flowers, fruits, herbs, leaves, spices and vegetables, including barks, fruit shells, peels, pips (seeds) from fruits, sprigs and stems, etc. are allowed. Flowers used in the drink or as decoration must be of an edible variety.
6. Garnishes may be mounted on cocktail picks, forks, skewers, sticks, straws or other common bar accessories. 
7. Decorations and garnishes must be prepared (cut-up) in the back-stage area at the NCC garnish table during the garnish time (15 minutes), prior to going on stage. Any kind of pre -fixed garnishes made beforehand (partly prepared elsewhere) will be removed from the competition and may risk being eliminated from the competition by the NCC committee.
8. Garnishes may only be placed on glasses once the competition has begun. Placing the garnish on the glassware prior to preparing the cocktail is not accepted.
9. No ice may be put into glasses prior to start of the competition.
10. The competitor brings his own types of fruits, vegetables or herbs.
11. The competitor must arrange all ingredients at his/her own expense.
12. Food dyes will not be allowed.
13. Manufactured products (such as cocktail picks, etc.) may be used to fix the garnish to the glass but will not be used to enhance the visual appeal of the garnish.
14. Condiments such as: salt, sugar, pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg (as well as other similar spices), chocolate decoration (only when prepared in the back-office) and other condiments that are internationally used, will be allowed.
15. The use of so-called “side-garnish” or “staged cocktails” (cocktails served on small plates, saucers, trays with additional garnishes on display next to the cocktail glass) is not permitted.
16. Airs, foams and specifications are allowed. All ingredients used to make airs/foams must be made in the presence of a judge and abide by the maximum 6 ingredient rule. All ingredients and techniques must be explained in detail on the recipe submission document.
17. Any questionable decorations and garnishes must be approved by the NCC Committee.

Glassware

1. The competitor will/should bring their own glassware enough for 2 cocktails and 2 long drinks so 6 glasses minimum. If the competitor is planning to make more or use more, then should bring more.
2. The classic glassware will be supplied by House of Bols, if you need special containers, you can bring your own, which should not have any logo of competing brand of Bols.

Competitor preparation

1. The order of competitors will be drawn at the start of the day.
2. Competitors will dress in the attire of the bar they are representing.
3. The House of Bols will supply ice; cubes and crushed.
4. The use of measures is NOT mandatory for competitors. Free pouring is allowed.
5. Competitors may choose from the following methods for preparing cocktails: build (directly in glass), stir (mixing glass), shake (strain or double strain) or blend (electric).
6. You must bring your own bar tools. The competitor is responsible for any additional tools necessary.

Competitors sequence of the competition

1. Competitors must supply the required garnishes and their own utensils on stage.
2. Competitor will prepare four (4) cocktails and four (4) longdrinks according to the recipes.
3. Competitors are given all most all flavors of Lucas Bols products per cocktail and per longdrink to create their recipes with. 
4. In the event of unexpected accidents during the preparation of the cocktails (through no fault of the competitor), or any kind of misfortune takes place while transporting the cocktails to the Tasting Jury, the NK Committee - in consultation with the competitor - will seek and propose a satisfactory solution for all parties involved.
5. Competitors will remain on stage until they are signaled to leave.

Time and penalties

1. The time allowed for the preparation of decorations and garnishes is fifteen (15) minutes.
2. Competitor exceeding the preparation time of fifteen (15) minutes will be penalized by ten (10) points.
3. If a change is enacted by a competitor in any way, in the recipe or garnish, or he/she does not follow his/her original recipe in any way, both in compilation and/or presentation, a penalty of ten (10) points will be deducted, applied to the tasting points only and based on a judgment made.
4. Competitor will be given two (2) minutes to set-up for the competition. During these two (2) minutes, the technical judging will already be effective. Competitors may use the two (2) minutes preparation time only to get acquainted with the workstation and initiate activities such as polishing glassware, checking bar materials or bottles and to double check things like ice, etc.
5. Competitors may not use the two (2) minutes preparation time to fill glasses with ice, work on decorations and/or garnishes in, on, or around glasses, and may not pour any ingredient into glasses and/or bar materials. 
6. If a competitor fails to make all his/hers two (2) cocktails and two longdrinks for instance only two (2) cocktails are taken to the jury, this competitor will only receive the scores from two (2) judges. Furthermore, such a contestant faces a ten (10) point penalty for not delivering the cocktail for the show table.
7. Competitors will be limited to five (5) minutes for mixing their cocktail & longdrink. A competitor who exceeds the time limit will be penalized by the Technical Jury. The addition of 1 minute (an sixth minute) will be added to competition time for the qualifying round to allow competitors to share inspirations/stories.
8. The time frame may affect the actual result of the drink. A special Judge, being part of the Technical Jury is appointed and will be responsible for the time monitoring of the contestants.
9. The Technical Jury is appointed and will be responsible for the time monitoring of the contestants.
10. The Technical Jury will make judgments for time penalties collectively. The penalty time for competitors exceeding their performance time of five (5) minutes is:

· -15 points for exceeding time from 1 to 15 seconds

· -30 points for exceeding time from 16 to 30 seconds

· -60 points for exceeding time from 31 to 60 seconds

· -75 points for exceeding time by 61 seconds or more

11. As the time frame forms part of the actual results, it is compulsory to appoint a special judge responsible for monitoring the time only.

Awards & Prices

1. The champion will join PANDA Odyssey China 2026. Dates will be discussed between organizer and the winner.
2. The itinerary has been published: Click for the Itinerary.(Reference ONLY)

Reference:

The 6 Types of Distilled Spirits Every Home Bartender Needs to Know About. (不详). The Spruce Eats. 取读于 2024年10月21日, 从 https://www.thespruceeats.com/quick-guide-to-distilled-spirits-760713

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