The MONIN Cup 2026 Asia Pacific Finals, a competition about reworking classic cocktails with a personal look and creative ideas, took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in September 2026. It was held under the theme Timeless Twists, and the 10 best bartenders of the Asia Pacific region came together to test their skill and creativity.
The best entrants from each country honoured the heritage of classic flavours while showing current trends in their own signature creations.
By the combined score of the judges, Sachie Tokuyama of Japan won the regional title and took first place.
Results
- First place: Sachie Tokuyama (Japan)
- Second place: Jo Hee Jin (South Korea)
- Third place: Sandesh Thapa (New Zealand)
The top three bartenders have earned the right to represent the Asia Pacific region at the MONIN Cup 2026 Global Finals in France in December 2026.
MONIN, the leading brand in the world, holds this competition every two years as a tradition. It tests young bartenders and mixologists and keeps making a valued contribution to new trends in the industry and to the development of international drinks culture.
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