Everything You Need to Win the 2026 MONIN Cup

By Tara Founger Presented by MONIN Published June 03, 2026 The 2026 MONIN Cup is back to giving the next generation of emerging visionary bartenders a platform to take their talent, artistry, technique, creativity and storytelling to the global stage. If you want a chance at winning cash prizes, global media recognition and an all expenses paid trip to Paris, France AND you are an emerging Bartender (27 or under) in the US, Canada & Mexico keep reading as the MONIN Cup might be the ultimate career launchpad you’ve been waiting for and your ticket to the global stage.  Here is everything you need to know … and if you want to skip ahead and enter now - ENTER HERE. Paris is waiting! Submission deadlines are June 15th for Canada & Mexico and June 30th for the US & Puerto Rico.  The 2026 MONIN Cup Challenge & Theme - Timeless Twists.  This year’s theme invites bartenders to play with concept of time and classics to bridge the past and the future of cocktails by:  Drawing

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Where to Stay in Comporta: A 2026 Guide to the New Hotels

Just over an hour from Lisbon , and often described as the "Hamptons of Portugal" for its understated glamour, celebrity following, and effortlessly chic beach culture.  Comporta has managed to retain a wild, undeveloped charm, featuring pine forests, rice paddies, and endless Atlantic dunes that still feel wonderfully untouched. 

The wines of Rioja 2026

The Rioja wine region is a mighty, impressive ship. It seems to have the ability to weather most any storm. But, despite its might, will the current downward trends in wine drinking, especially reds, prove too much to handle? That remains to be seen, but via the current Tasting Report and a week spent in the region in June, a vast number of changes are happening to keep the ship afloat as well as build a bridge to better times. A work ever in progress About this time last year, […] For full access, please log in or purchase a subscription.

DOC Rioja 2026

All of these wines were tasted during the week of 15-19 June, 2026 with the majority tasted at the premises of the Rioja Consejo and an additional amount tasted in situ at the wineries. All wines were tasted in non-blind conditions to maintain consistency. Please read the Regional Report for additional context. Note: VdP – Vino de Pueblo certification, VS – Viñedo Singular certification For full access, please purchase a Personal Subscription or Commercial Subscription.

Everything You Need to Win the 2026 MONIN Cup

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Where to Stay in Comporta: A 2026 Guide to the New Hotels

The wines of Rioja 2026

DOC Rioja 2026