Sri Lanka, July 9 -- The 31st National Bartenders Competition (NBC) 2026 Grand Finale highlighted the growing creativity, professionalism and Sri Lankan identity of the country's bartending industry, as finalists competed before hospitality leaders and distinguished guests on June 26, at Cinnamon Grand Colombo.

Organised by the Sri Lanka Hospitality Graduates Association (SLHGA) in partnership with the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management (SLITHM), the competition was supported by International Distillers Limited (IDL) for the fourth consecutive year.

This year's competition placed strong focus on innovation and local identity, with contestants crafting signature cocktails using Sri Lankan spirits, fruits, herbs, spices, bo...