Thirteen Establishments to Compete in the Fourth Benidorm Gastronomic Cocktail Competition

 

September 11, 2025

 

The competition will take place from September 19 to 28, when venues will offer cocktails with and without alcohol to win the vote of the public and the jury.

 

Thirteen hospitality venues in Benidorm are set to participate in the fourth edition of the Benidorm Gastronomic Cocktail Competition, taking place from September 19 to 28. This event marks the penultimate activity in the Benidorm Gastronomic 2025 calendar and was officially presented this afternoon at the Domingo Devesa Tourism Development Center (CDT).

 

The presentation was attended by Mayor Toni Pérez, Abreca President Francisco Javier del Castillo, event sponsor Licinio García, and several local council members and hospitality representatives. Attendees were among the first to discover the creative cocktail proposals each establishment will present in this year’s competition.

 

Mayor Pérez praised the high level of innovation and quality in the participating proposals and applauded Abreca’s continued efforts to promote local culinary tourism. “Events like this not only diversify Benidorm’s gastronomic offerings beyond the peak season but also raise their overall quality,” he noted

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Each venue will present two cocktails:

One alcoholic (€9)

One non-alcoholic (€7)

 

Visitors can sample and vote for their favorite cocktails by scanning a QR code at the establishment and rating the drink from 1 to 5 stars. Voters who provide their phone number will be entered into a draw to win six cocktail vouchers, redeemable at participating venues.

 

These public votes will also determine the winner of the "2025 Public Special Mention", awarded to the most popular cocktail, regardless of alcohol content.

 

In addition to public voting, a professional jury—made up of experts in mixology and hospitality—will evaluate all entries.

 

Their selections will decide the winners of two key accolades:

“Jury Award for Best Cocktail 2025”

“Jury Special Mention for Best Non-Alcoholic Cocktail 2025”

 

The winners will be announced on Friday, October 3.

 

Participating Establishments:

Baldo

Camarote Club

D-Vora

Hotel Alameda

Jolly Rogers

La Pinta

La Pinta Beach

La Terrasse by Port Hotels

Madeira Centro

Malaspina

Pinochio Playa

Shija Sabores de los Balcanes

 

Urban Beach

Abreca President Javier del Castillo congratulated all participants, especially noting the high participation of hotels (six out of the thirteen) and their impressive contributions. “This year’s cocktails showcase an extraordinary level of creativity. Each edition continues to raise the bar,” he said.

 

Mayor Pérez also expressed gratitude to Abreca and all involved for their commitment to enhancing Benidorm’s appeal, especially during the post-summer peak season—a period he emphasised now consistently sees high visitor numbers. “Benidorm remains a top-tier destination, and events like these prove why,” he added.

 

He concluded by inviting both locals and tourists to experience the cocktails and enjoy everything that Benidorm Gastronomic has to offer.

 

Following the Cocktail Competition, Benidorm Gastronomic 2025 will conclude with its final event: the 14th Earth Rice Festival, taking place from October 17 to 26.