Ride the Shochu Wave & Shape the Future of Flavor with Low-ABV Creations
We invite you to participate in The Hachi Shochu Cocktail Competition 2025 (HSCC2025) hosted by the MIZUNARA Group. As the tide turns, guests are increasingly seeking vibrant, sessionable cocktails that emphasize balance and well-being—without sacrificing sophistication. Shochu, Japan’s versatile and nuanced spirit, is emerging as the ideal canvas for the low-ABV revolution.
Showcase your bartending artistry, compete for fantastic prizes, and lead the way in the low-ABV movement!
The winner will enjoy an exclusive opportunity to visit Shochu distilleries, attend insightful talks by experts, and explore bars in Kagoshima.
The Hachi Shochu Cocktail Competition 2025 Rules and Guidelines
Competition Schedule*
The Hachi Shochu Cocktail Competition 2025 (HSCC2025) will be conducted according to the following schedule:
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Registration Period: |
June 30th – July 18th, 2025 |
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Shochu Master Class : In ZOOM format |
July 21st, 2025 (Monday 3-4pm)
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Cocktail Recipe Submission: |
On or Before August 4th, 2025 |
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PHASE I: Social Media Posting This Phase will conclude with a shortlist of candidates who have met all the criteria of the competition during this Phase.* |
August 5th– 25th, 2025 |
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PHASE II (a): Menu / Cocktail Promotion |
September 1st – 30st, 2025 |
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PHASE II (b): On Site Evaluation of Shortlisted Candidates. This Phase will conclude with a shortlist of candidates who have met all the criteria of the competition during this Phase.* |
Week of Sep 22nd -26th. Specific date & time based on the judges availability, TBC with the participants |
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GRAND FINALE: Grand Finale Competition: (Location: Hong Kong) |
Ideal Date: October 13th, 2025 |
*Subject to change in the sole discretion of Mizunara based on the number of participants in Hong Kong.
How to Register:
Go to https://forms.gle/PuWoxA3RfjTU7mC66 and submit a Registration Form. CLICK agree within the registration form in the designated area to indicate that you have read, understand and agree to these Terms and Conditions . IF YOU DO NOT CLICK AGREE FROM THE REGISTRATION FORM, YOUR ENTRY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Registration Form must be received by 11:59:59 p.m. on July 18th, 2025.
Once approved, you will receive a confirmation email regarding your registration, details including the Master Class arrangement, and a reminder of the guidelines for next steps including the required social media posting.
Prizes & Awards
The winner will travel to Kagoshima, Japan, for a 3-day, 2-night trip, sponsored by MIZUNARA. This includes flight tickets, accommodation, transportation for the scheduled itinerary, and meals.
The trip will feature visits to Shochu distilleries, talks by experts, and specific bar visits.
The winner will also have the option to be appointed as The Hachi Shochu Ambassador under mutually agreed commercial terms after the competition.
All finalists will have the opportunity to promote the Shochu category of spirits under mutually agreed commercial terms.
Organisers’ Contact Information:
MIZUNARA: The Shop, Hong Kong
Wing Cheong +852 3619 4270
ManHin Hui +852 3705 9770
Lindy Pang +852 3590 2104
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✎ 1702, 17/F, Sun Hing Industrial Building, 46 Wong Chuk Hang Rd, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong
MIZUNARA: The Shop, Singapore
Meng Kwan / Karin
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✎ CT Hub, 2 Kallang Avenue #11-22 Singapore 339407
