Zero to 500
A NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAIL COMPETITION
Monday January 04,2027 5pm-8pm at Vaca DTLA
10 bartenders compete to win a grand prize of $500 for the best
Zero Proof Cocktail featuring Pentire Zero Proof Spirits.
How it works:
THREE ROUNDS. ONE WINNER.
The competition unfolds over three rounds, putting creativity, technique, and storytelling to the test.
ROUND ONE — THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE
The competition kicks off with the audience in control. Guests will taste the entries and vote for their favorite zero-proof cocktail. The five bartenders with the most votes advance to Round Two.
ROUND TWO — THE SECRET INGREDIENT
The Top 5 will be challenged with a surprise ingredient and asked to create an original zero-proof cocktail on the spot. With creativity and quick thinking put to the test, only three bartenders will advance to the final round.
ROUND THREE — THE FINAL POUR
The final three bartenders will recreate their original competition cocktail for the judges and share the story and inspiration behind their creation.
Five become three. Three become one.
*3 judges and 3 prizes, with the grand prize being $500 cash.
Ticket will include entry, food (tray pass appetizers) and tastings of all of the cocktail entries.
For bartenders to qualify, they need to enter an original zero proof cocktail featuring at least 1 oz of Pentire zero proof spirit. There are 3 different expressions of Pentire and they can use any combination of the 3.
Fill out this form for a chance to compete in January 2027