The India Bartender Guild (IBG), the country’s premier professional association for bartenders and beverage professionals, concluded 2025 on a high note with two major milestones that reinforced India’s growing influence in the global bartending arena. The successful execution of the IBG Zero Proof Competition 2025 and India’s Bronze Medal win at the 24th Golden Cup Cocktail Competition in Taiwan marked a landmark year for the Guild and the Indian bartending community at large.
Zero Proof Competition 2025: Redefining Innovation Without Alcohol
Demonstrating its commitment to responsible bartending and progressive beverage culture, IBG organized the Zero Proof Competition 2025, a national-level championship celebrating non-alcoholic mixology and flair bartending. The competition placed emphasis on creativity, technical skill, presentation, and international bartending standards—without the use of alcohol—highlighting the rising global demand for inclusive and mindful beverage experiences.
The championship was held across two major hospitality hubs:
- New Delhi – 4 August 2025
- Goa – 11 August 2025
Both editions received an overwhelming response from professional bartenders across the country, along with strong participation from hospitality leaders and industry stakeholders, making the competition one of the most significant bartender-focused initiatives of the year.
National Winners of Zero Proof Competition 2025
After an intensive evaluation process, the competition crowned the following national winners:
Mixology Category
- Deepika Shukla – Winner
- Chetan Choramule – Winner
Flair Bartending Category
- Ravi Varma – Winner
The winners demonstrated exceptional creativity, precision, and performance excellence, setting new benchmarks for non-alcoholic bartending in India.
India Secures Bronze at the Golden Cup Cocktail Competition, Taiwan
Building on their national success, the IBG champions went on to represent India at the 24th Golden Cup Cocktail Competition, held in Taiwan from 16 to 20 December 2025—one of the most respected international platforms for bartending professionals.
India’s Representatives
- Deepika Shukla – Mixology
- Chetan Choramule – Flair
- Ravi Varma – Flair
Competing alongside elite bartenders from around the world, the Indian team delivered an impressive performance and proudly secured a Bronze Medal, underscoring India’s rapidly advancing skill level, professionalism, and global competitiveness in the bartending industry.
Global Leadership Recognition for IBG
Adding to the prestige of India’s participation, Mr. Archit Singhal, President of the India Bartender Guild, was appointed as an official Judge at the Golden Cup Cocktail Competition. His inclusion on the international judging panel reflected IBG’s credibility and India’s respected position within the global bartending community.
A Historic Step: IBG Joins the International Bartenders Association
Further strengthening its global presence, the India Bartender Guild officially became a member of the International Bartenders Association (IBA). This milestone places IBG among the world’s recognized bartending bodies and opens new avenues for international collaboration, global competition exposure, and adoption of globally accepted professional standards.
Looking Ahead
With initiatives such as the Zero Proof Competition, international competition success, and prestigious global affiliations, IBG continues to shape a stronger, more skilled, and globally connected bartending ecosystem in India. The Guild remains dedicated to nurturing talent, promoting innovation, and firmly establishing India as a respected force on the global bartending map.
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