🥇 IT’S SHAKE OFF TIME

They've been shaking it with the rest - now it’s time to see them shake it with the best.

After an incredible response, many nominations and a flood of votes, Edinburgh’s top shakers for 2026 have been invited to Sköll & Hati on 14th October to show us their impressive skills at the great Edinburgh Shake Off Grand Final, where they will go head-to-head for the title of Best Shake in Edinburgh, to be crowned live at The Edinburgh Bar Awards at The Bartenders Ball.

🍸 COMPETITION FORMAT

There is two chances for competitors to impress the panel and you, their peers:

1) TECHNICAL👨‍🔬 & SPEED 🏃‍♂️

They will be asked to prepare 2 classic cocktails and will be judged on:

Speed - mostly

Technique - partly

Quality & consistency - definitely

2) THE LEGENDARY 💃 FREESTYLE 🕺ROUND

Their moment to stand out. Backing track, props, costumes, and their drink of choice all wrapped up in a freestyle to end all style.

They will be judged on creativity, performance and execution (and bonus points for absolutely pushing the boat out)

🏆 THERE WILL BE PRIZES

Yes, there will be prizes on the day, but the much coveted, glow in the dark pineapple for the Best Shake In Glasgow, will be handed out at...

The Edinburgh Bartenders Ball

📅 Monday 19th October 2026

📍 The Biscuit Factory

Get down, show some support and cheer on the best shakers this city has to offer

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