VSKP
Visakhapatnam
The Coastal Rebel
Competitor entries close Wed, 28 Oct, 11:59 pm
Visitor passes close Sun, 1 Nov, 11:59 pm
Visitor passes close Sun, 1 Nov, 11:59 pm
Presents
India's Next Cocktail Rebel
In association with
Flavour partner
Venue sponsor Visakhapatnam
Split Support
Three cities. Two categories. 6 City Champions. Bring your signature cocktail, make it live in front of the judges, and earn your title.
- 3 cities
- 2 categories
- 6 champions
The cities
Pick your city
Each city runs its own Clash with its own cocktail theme. Your signature drink should tell that city's story.
BZA
Vijayawada
The Spirit of Andhra
Date & venue: to be announced
HYD
Hyderabad
The Royal Rebel
Date & venue: to be announced
Categories
Who can enter
Choose the category that matches you today. Students upload their student ID. Professionals give a reference from their manager.
Category 01
Student
- For
- Bartending and hospitality students
- ID proof
- Valid student ID card
Category 02
Professional
- For
- Working bartenders and mixologists
- Proof
- Reference from your manager or supervisor
6 City ChampionsOne Student and one Professional champion in each city. Winners receive their certificates on stage. Every participant can download an online participation certificate.
How it works
From form to final pour
Apply
Fill the short form, pick your city and category, add your signature cocktail recipe with your Monin syrup.
Get approved
Our team reviews your entry. Once approved, your Clash ID card with QR code comes on WhatsApp.
Clash day
Scan your QR at the entry, then make your signature cocktail live in front of the judges.
Results
City Champions are announced on the day. Participation certificates go live on this site.
Rules & regulations
Know the rules
Last updated 12 Oct 2026. Please read these before you register.
Eligibility
- Register in the correct category and carry valid ID and eligibility proof.
- Complete registration by the deadline and meet the event’s age requirements.
Signature cocktail
- Submit one original cocktail with its concept, complete recipe and exact measurements.
- Prepare the submitted recipe using approved ingredients; declare allergens and homemade preparations.
On battle day
- Report on time with your ID, approved ingredients and required specialty supplies.
- Complete preparation and presentation within 5 minutes; setup and cleanup are separate.
Judging
- Scoring: Taste 30 | Technique 30 | Presentation 20 | Creativity 10 | Hygiene 10.
- Ties follow the criteria order above; judges’ assessments are final, subject to scoring-error review.
Conduct & Safety
- Keep your station clean, handle ingredients safely and respect judges, staff and competitors.
- Cheating, interference, unsafe conduct or other rule violations may result in penalties or disqualification.
The judges
Who's judging your drink
2 judges announced so far: bartenders, mixologists and hospitality leaders.
Past editions
We've done this before
The Rebelz Cocktail Competition ran every year from 2017 to 2022. See the bartenders, the drinks, the crowd and the champions.
Already registered?
My Clash Pass
Check your application status, get your ID card with QR code after approval, and download your certificate after the Clash.
Not competing?
Come watch the Clash
Book a visitor pass to see the city's best bartenders compete live. Passes are limited and confirmed on WhatsApp.