2025 Sanxun Chinese Cocktail Competition

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BEIJING, CHINA – September 6, 2025 –The Sanxun Chinese Cocktail Competition (三旬中式鸡尾酒调酒师大赛) concluded its inaugural finals in Beijing on September 5–6, bringing together 23 outstanding bartenders from across China, each challenged to use Sanxun Tea Wine as the foundation for innovative Chinese cocktails, showcasing new possibilities for Chinese flavors on the global stage.

As the world’s first Chinese cocktail competition, the event marked a milestone for Chinese mixology’s journey onto the global stage.

A Cultural Showcase: Tradition Meets Modernity

The two-day competition unfolded as both a professional contest and a cultural performance. Each day opened with live ensembles of traditional Chinese instruments — guzheng, erhu, and pipa — setting a ceremonial and elegant atmosphere rooted in China’s heritage.

As the judging concluded, the environment transformed into a celebratory experience. Guests were invited to enjoy Sanxun Tea Wine Highballs and join a DJ-led afterparty, celebrating the fusion of heritage and modernity that defines Sanxun’s philosophy: Modern Chinese Tea in a Glass.

Competitors dressed in traditional Chinese attire and presented original cocktails inspired by Chinese culture and tea traditions. Each creation was elegantly served in Chinese style vessels such as Chinese tea cup and paired with refined cultural garnishes — merging mixology with the aesthetics of Chinese tea culture.

Distinguished Judging Panel and Award

The finalists were evaluated by a panel of three industry leaders whose reputations extend across Asia and beyond:

• Paul Zhang (China) — APAC Brand Ambassador for Sanxun and a leading voice in Chinese cocktail.      With 15 years of experience, Zhang became the first Chinese bartender to      showcase Chinese cocktails in London during the World’s 50 Best Bars 2019      ceremony period, and later led Chinese cocktail pop-ups at BCB Berlin      2023. His signature creations include the 24 Solar Terms cocktail series      and the Chinese Cities series, which have established him as a pioneer of      modern Chinese cocktail culture.
• Agung Prabowo (Indonesia) — Widely recognized as a      leading force in Asia’s bar scene, Agung is co-founder of The Old Man (a      landmark for innovation in Hong Kong’s cocktail world) and Penicillin, a      bar built on sustainability principles and praised in Asia’s bar      community. He is also behind Lockdown Bar, and his influence is reflected      in repeated recognition by industry insiders for leadership in creativity      and sustainable practice.
• Match Chan (Hong Kong) — A veteran of Greater China’s luxury and      independent bar scene, Chan has directed beverage programs at renowned      venues such as Ozone at The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, Flint at JW Marriott,      Felix at The Peninsula, and China Tang. He later co-founded celebrated      concepts including Black Glove and Sugar Area in Shanghai, and expanded      with InsideOne in Shenzhen and Arena Luxe in Shanghai, reinforcing his      status as a driving force in China’s evolving cocktail culture.