Bartending/Organizations/International Bartenders Association

The International Bartenders Association (IBA) was founded on February 24, 1951 in the Grand Hotel saloon in Torquay, England. The IBA was established "to represent the best bartenders in the world" through an international non-profit society. Certification In 2006, the IBA launched a 40-hour Certificate in Bartending course. This certification is recognized by industry and some governments. Official cocktails The International Bartenders Association has designated the following as "Official cocktails" of the IBA: references-small The Unforgettables Alexander Americano Angel Face Aviation Bacardi Between the Sheets Casino Clover Club Daiquiri Derby Dry Martini Gin Fizz John Collins Manhattan Mary Pickford Monkey Gland Negroni Old Fashioned Paradise Planter's Punch Porto Flip Ramos Fizz Rusty Nail Sazerac Screwdriver Sidecar Stinger Whiskey Sour White Lady Tuxedo Contemporary Classics Bellini Black Russian Bloody Mary Caipirinha Champagne Cocktail Cosmopolitan Cuba Libre French Connection Godfather Godmother Golden Dream Grasshopper French 75 Harvey Wallbanger Hemingway Special Horse's Neck Irish Coffee Kir Long Island Iced Tea Mai-Tai Margarita Mimosa Mojito Moscow Mule Mint Julep Piña Colada Rose Sea Breeze Sex on the Beach Singapore Sling Tequila Sunrise New Era Drinks Barracuda Bramble B52 Dark 'n' Stormy Dirty Martini Espresso Martini French Martini Kamikaze Lemon Drop Martini Pisco Sour Russian Spring Punch Spritz Veneziano Tommy's Margarita Vampiro Vesper Yellow Bird Winning cocktails The International Bartenders Association holds annual competitions for member bartenders. As of 2011, the World Cocktail Championship consists of 6 competitions: Before Dinner Cocktail Competition, After Dinner Cocktail Competition, Sparkling Cocktail Competition, Fancy Drink Cocktail Competition, and the Longdrink Competition. The champion of each individual competition competes in a Super Final, together with the flairtending cocktail. The ultimate winning drink is named "World Cocktail of the Year". organizations