Bacardi Japan has announced its participation in "FUTURE ICONS", a global cocktail competition involving 14 countries in the Asia-Oceania region. The competition seeks bartenders with vision and creativity to craft a new classic cocktail that will become the standard for a new era. The Japan Final will be held in Tokyo in January 2027, with the winner advancing to the Region Final in Singapore in March 2027. Applications open on July 1, 2026, via the "POURTAL" platform. Participants must use at least 30ml of specified Bacardi brands and a maximum of 6 ingredients.