Pony Chases the Best Cocktail Bartender in Brisbane

Connoisseur of the cocktail? Listen up: Pony Dining is on the hunt for Brisbane's most impressive cocktail-maker. And they're not going to rest until the search is over, the drinks are poured and a cocktail champ is crowned in their Brisbane's Best Cocktail Bartender competition.

Starting last week, Pony has extended the challenge to nine of Brisbane's best mixers, from some of the city's hippest bars. The final two (and obvs most exciting) rounds will be held this Sunday and next. And with some of the city's finest masters of the mix in the running, things are sure to be shaken (not stirred) up.

Each bartender must create three different cocktails, with the core ingredients of rum, bourbon and coffee. Then, in the final showdown, those still standing will make a masterpiece from sparkling wine before offering up their own personal, signature cocktail.

With bangin' tunes, killer drinks specials and a venue that boasts some of the best views in Brissie, the scene is set for a showdown of epic, alcoholic proportions.

The Cocktail Competition is currently led by Glenn Morgan of Jungle, with Perryn Collier from Papa coming in a close second. The title will be awarded on November 24, with the winner receiving $2000 in prize-money. Go along this Sunday to hang with our own food and drink editor, Daniela Sunde-Brown, who'll be helping to judge the entrants.

The competition is on Sunday, November 17, and Sunday, November 24, from 2pm to 5pm. Entry is free.