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The winners and winning cocktails of HBA Original Cocktail Competition

The winners and winning cocktails of HBA Original Cocktail Competition
(The first competition held in 1972 was Technical Competition by making Side Car for Shake and Martini for Stir.)


Since its foundation in 1962, Hotel Barmens Association, Japan(HBA) has been conducting activities and operations for making Cocktail pervasive in Japan and its market as a culture of beverage and sustaining effort to improve quality of skill and service as mastery barmen.

The following cocktails are the winning cocktails of HBA Original Cocktail Competition, which is originated in 1972 for celebrating 10th anniversary of HBC, Hotel Barmen’s Club, the former organization of HBA, and we are proud of these cocktails because they are the result of HBA activities for cultivating mastery barmen, it also contributes to activate beverage industry in Japan as well as exchanges with international beverage organization including IBA, International Bartenders Association.

The winners of HBA Original Cocktail Competition are given Red Jacket as symbol of Mastery Bartender, and only winners are certified to be member of “Champions Club” of HBA.

Please enjoy the winning cocktails when you drop into hotel bars where Champions are.

The 1st HBC Cocktail Competition (The 1st Competition is Cocktail Making Skill Competition) Year : 1972 Theme Cocktails are : “Side Car” for Shake, and “Martini” for Stir The Winner/Champion : Mr. Mitsugu Yoshida, Palace Hotel in 1972

The 2nd HBC Original Cocktail Competition (The First Original Cocktail Competition held by HBC. Since 1973,HBC/HBA Cocktail Competition has been set as “Original Cocktail Competition”.)
The Winner/
Champion
Mr. Seishi Wakamatsu, Hotel Okura in 1973
The winning Cocktail Bacardiano
Recipe Bacardi White 3/6
Galliano 1 tsp
Grenadine Syrup 1/6
Lemon Juice 1/6
Shake, Cocktail Glass  
Garnish Cherry
The 3rd HBC Original Cocktail Competition, Year : 1974
The Winner/
Champion
Mr. Yukio Ogawa, Ginza Tokyu Hotel in 1974
The winning Cocktail Amber Glow
Recipe Nikka Brandy V.S.O.P. 1/3
Cherry Brandy 1/3
Orange Juice 1/6
Lemon Juice 1/6
Shake, Champagne Glass  
No garnish  
The 4th HBC Cocktail Competition, Year : 1975
The Winner/
Champion
Mr. Keiichi Suwa, Palace Hotel in1975
The winning Cocktail H.B.C. Cocktail
Recipe Haig Scotch 1/3
Benedictine D.O.M. 1/3
Crème de Cassis 1/3
Shake, Cocktail Glass  
Garnish 1/6 Cut
Fresh Lime
The 5th HBC Original Cocktail Competition, Year : 1976
The Winner/
Champion
Mr. Yasuo Kuboki, Palace Hotel in1976
The winning Cocktail Scarlet Lady
Recipe Bacardi White 1/4
Campari 1/4
Mandarine Liqueur 1/4
Lemon Juice 1/4
Maraschino 2 tsp
Shake, Cocktail Glass  
Garnish Orange Peel
The 6th HBC Original Cocktail Competition, Year : 1977
The Winner/
Champion
Mr. Ikuo Samejima, Palace Hotel in 1977
The winning Cocktail Bridal
Recipe 御前酒 (Japanese Sake) 5/10
Rosa Liqueur 3/10
Lemon Juice 2/10
Maraschino 1 tsp
Shake, Cocktail Glass  
No garnishGarnish  
The 7th HBA Original Cocktail Competition, Year : 1978
(The First HBA Original Cocktail Competition. In 1977, HBC came to be nationwide organization in Japan,
and changed its name to HBA, Hotel Barmens Association)
The Winner/
Champion
Mr. Tomiyoshi Akao, Hotel Pacific Tokyo in 1978
The winning Cocktail Frontier
Recipe I. W. Harper 1/2
Apricot Brandy 2/10
Cointreau 1/10
Orange Juice 1/10
Lemon Juice 1/10
Shake, Cocktail Glass  
Garnish Sliced Lemon
and Cherry
The 8th HBA Original Cocktail Competition, Year : 1979
The Winner/
Champion
Mr. Koji Imaizumi, Tokyo Prince Hotel in
1979 and is Senior Executive Director of HBA
The winning Cocktail Viva Leo
Recipe White Canadian Whisky 7/10
Galliano 2/10
Cointreau 1/10
Crème de Menthe White 1tsp
Shake, Cocktail Glass  
Garnish Lime Peel
The 9th HBA Original Cocktail Competition, Year : 1980
The Winner/
Champion
Mr. Yuji Ikeda, Sapporo ANA Hotel in
1980 and is in Tokyo ANA Hotel
The winning Cocktail Lady ’80
Recipe Dry Gin 1/2
Apricot Brandy 1/4
Pineapple Juice 1/4
Grenadine Syrup 2 tsp
Shake, Cocktail Glass  
No Garnish  
The 10th HBA Original Cocktail Competition, Year : 1981
The Winner/
Champion
Mr. Chiaki Okuhara, Kyoto Royal Hotel in
1981
The winning Cocktail Mei-Foa(Chinese Beauty)
Recipe Ume-Shu(Plum Wine) 2/5
Campari 1/5
Grapefruit Liqueur 1/5
Grenadine Syrup 1/5
Grapefruit Juice  
Shake, Cocktail Glass  
No Garnish  
The 11th HBA Original Cocktail Competition, Year : 1982
The Winner/
Champion
Mr. Nobuo Abe, Hotel New Otani Tokyo in
1982 and is in Y2M Bar kISLING Ginza Tokyo
The winning Cocktail Burning Heart
Recipe White Rum 2/4
桂花陳酒(Orange Osmanthus Wine) 1/4
Apricot Brandy 1/4
Grand Marnier 1 tsp
Grenadine Syrup 1 tsp
Shake, Cocktail Glass  
No Garnish, but with Lemon peel  
The 12th HBA Original Cocktail Competition, Year : 1983
The Winner/
Champion
Mr. Keiji Muranaka, Ginza Daiichi Hotel in
1983 and is in Daiichi Hotel Tokyo
The winning Cocktail City Orange
Recipe Myers’s Rum 2/6
Cointreau 1/6
Orange Juice 2/6
Lemon Juice 1/6
Grenadine Syrup 1 tsp
Shake, Cocktail Glass  
No Garnish  
The 13th HBA Original Cocktail Competition, Year : 1984
The Winner/
Champion
Mr. Koji Kurayoshi, Hotel New Otani Hakata in
1984 and is in Bar kurayoshi Fukuoka
The winning Cocktail "Mai - Otome" (Dancing Lady)
Recipe Myers’s Rum 4/12
Beni-Otome Gold (Distilled Spirit) 3/12
Crème de Framboise 2/12
Cointreau 1/12
Lemon Juice 2/12
Grenadine Syrup  
Shake, Cocktail Glass  
No Garnish  
The 14th HBA Original Cocktail Competition, Year : 1985
The Winner/
Champion
Mr. Takashi Kimijima, Akasaka Prince Hotel in 1985
The winning Cocktail Fairy Whisper
Recipe White Rum 2/6
Amaretto di Saronno 1/6
Crème de Framboise 1/6
Lemon Juice 1 tsp
Grenadine Syrup 1 tsp
Egg White 1/2
Dairy Cream 1/6
Shake twice with
1. White Rum, Amaretto di Saronno,
Crème de Framboise, Lemon Juice and
Grenadine Syrup
2. Egg White and Dairy Cream
Pour 1. into Cocktail Glass and float 2.
No Garnish
 
The 15th HBA Original Cocktail Competition, Year : 1986
The Winner/
Champion
Mr. Kazuya Watanabe, Keio Plaza Hotel and is Chairman of HBA
The winning Cocktail Celebration
Recipe Sparkling Wine 3/6
Cognac 1/6
Crème de Framboise 2/6
Lime Juice Cordial 1 tsp
Pour Sparkling Wine into Cocktail Glass first, then shake Cognac, Crème de Framboise and Lime Juice Cordial and pour.  
The 16th HBA Original Cocktail Competition, Year : 1988
(From the 16th Competition, it has come to be held biennially.)
The Winner/
Champion
Mr. Yasunobu Anan, Hotel Century Hyatt in 1988 and is in
Hyatt Regency Tokyo
The winning Cocktail Illusion
Recipe Finlandia Vodka 30ml
Shaoxing Rice Wine 10ml
Amaretto di Saronno 10ml
Orange Juice 20ml
Grenadine Syrup 1 tsp
Egg White 1
Shake, Cocktail Glass  
No Garnish  
The 17th HBA Original Cocktail Competition, Year 1990
The Winner/
Champion
Mr. Atsushi Komiya, Keio Plaza Hotel
The winning Cocktail Fanfare
Recipe Passion Fruit Liqueur 30ml
Hennessy Three Stars (Cognac) 20ml
Lemon Juice 1 tsp
Grenadine Syrup 1 tsp
Egg White 1/3
Shake, Cocktail Glass  
No Garnish  
The 18th HBA Original Cocktail Competition, Year 1992
The Winner/
Champion
Mr. Atsushi Teramura, Keio Plaza Hotel in 1992 and is in LAVISTA HAKODATE BAY
The winning Cocktail Infinity
Recipe Passion Fruit Liqueur 20ml
Amaretto di Galliano 10ml
Smirnoff Vodka 10ml
Grapefruit Juice 20ml
Grenadine Syrup 1 tsp
Shake, Cocktail Glass  
Float Lemon Peel  
The 19th HBA Original Cocktail Competition, Year : 1994
The Winner/
Champion
Mr. Yasufumi Shimosako, Hotel Pacific Meredian Tokyo and is in Hotel Pacific Tokyo
The winning Cocktail Prime Stage
Recipe Hennessy V.S.O.P. (Cognac) 20ml
Passion Fruit Liqueur 10ml
Amaretto di Saronno 10ml
Grenadine Syrup 20ml
Egg White 1 tsp
Shake, Cocktail Glass  
No Garnish  
The 20th HBA Original Cocktail Competition, Year : 1996
The Winner/
Champion
Mr. Yoshimasa Suzuki, Keio Plaza Hotel
The winning Cocktail Propose
Recipe Passion Fruit Liqueur 20ml
Amaretto di Saronno 15ml
Lychee Liqueur 5ml
Pineapple Juice 20ml
Grenadine Syrup 1 tsp
Shake, Cocktail Glass  
Garnish : Belle Rose and Ribbon shaped
Lemon Peel with Cocktail Pin
 
The 21st HBA Original Cocktail Competition, Year : 1998
The Winner/
Champion
Mr. Kenya Kina, Hotel Pacific Tokyo
The winning Cocktail Skyscraper
Recipe Hennessy V.S.O.P. (Cognac) 30ml
Amaretto di Saronno 15ml
Passoa (Passion Fruit Liqueur) 20ml
Orange Juice 25ml
Orange Juice Just the dose
Shake, Cocktail Glass  
Shake all except Orange Sherbet and pour into Champagne Glass, Fill with Orange Sherbet,
and serve on saucer with a rose.
 
The 22nd HBA Original Cocktail Competition, Year : 2000
The Winner/
Champion
Mr. Katsuya Takano, Keio Plaza Hotel
The winning Cocktail La Festa
Recipe Mangosteen Liqueur 20ml
Grappa 10ml
Blueberry Liqueur 10ml
Grapefruit Juice 20ml
Grenadine Syrup 1 tsp
Skahe, Cocktail Glass with rainbow sugar
coated outside glass

Garnish : Grape as piñata ball,
Spiral Lime Peel and Lemon Peel

 
 
The 23rd HBA Original Cocktail Competition, Year : 2002
The Winner/
Champion
Mr. Ken’ichiro Nagai, Keio Plaza Hotel in DOOL and is in Hotel Granvia KYOTO
The winning Cocktail Lumiere
Recipe Moet et Chandon Brut Imperial 30ml
Crème de Kyoho (Grape Liqueur) 20ml
Hennessy V.S.O.P. (Cognac) 5ml
Limoncello 5ml
Monin Rose Syrup 1 tsp
Pour Champagne into Champagne Glass first, shake the other ingredients and pour.
Garnish : Belle Rose topped with gold leaf and Lime Peel with cocktail pin
 
The 24th HBA Original Cocktail Competition, Year : 2004
The Winner/
Champion
Mr. Yasuhiro Goto, Royal Park Hotel
The winning Cocktail Royal Wedding
Recipe Charleston Blue’s 20ml
Beefeater Gin 10ml
Grapefruit Juice 20ml
Monin Green Apple Syrup 10ml
Monin Rose Syrup  
Shake, Cocktail Glass

Garnish : Use Cocktail glass with salt colored
by Mint Syrup coated outside glass.
 
The 25th HBA Original Cocktail Competition, Year : 2006
The Winner/
Champion
Ms. Yasuyo Sato, Sapporo Grand Hotel
The winning Cocktail “Kanade” (Playing Gently)
Recipe Macadia (Maca & Rose Hip Liqueur) 45 ml
Suntory “Midori” (Melon Liqueur) 10ml
La Chartreuse Verte 5ml
Shake, Cocktail Glass  
Garnish : Float Mint Leaf  
   
The 26th HBA Original Cocktail Competition, Year : 2008
The Winner/
Champion
Mr. Takahiro Watanabe, Keio Plaza Hotel
The winning Cocktail “Kurenai” (Celebrating Harvest)
Recipe La Duchesse (Red Cassis Liqueur) 30ml
Grey Goose La Poire (Flavored Vodka) 15ml
Calvados 1 tsp
Lemon Juice 10ml
Monin Amaretto Syrup 5ml
Shake, Cocktail Glass  
Garnish : Maraschino Cherry, Pineapple Leaf, Flower Spike of “Hojiso”, a Japanese edible flower,
Apple shaped Maple Leaf and Orange Peel with Pine Needles
 
The 27th HBA Original Cocktail Competition, Year : 2010
The Winner/
Champion
Mr. Terunori Monma, Sapporo Prince Hotel
The winning Cocktail “Atsurae” (Art of Takumi)
Recipe Don Julio REPOSAD 30ml
CHOYA Perilla 10ml
Lime Juice 10ml
Monin Strawberry Syrup 10ml
Shake, Cocktail Glass  
Garnish :ShisoPowder,Glassedge Snow style “Hojiso” Glassedge   

HBA Cocktail Competitions are held once a year from the 1st through 15th competition, and held every other year since the 16th competition with alteration of recipe notation from fraction to ml.

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