Cocktail Trophy 2026

Relais & Châteaux, Monkey 47, Código 1530 and Redbreast join forces to present the 2026 Cocktail Trophy to Gerges Meshmesh for his remarkable creation, the Agouri Sour. For the “Timeless Twists: A Reimagined Classic Cocktail Competition”, Gerges—Bar Manager at La Maison Bleue in El Gouna, on the Red Sea—revisited the Gin Sour using agouri cucumber, a native Egyptian variety that lends its name to the cocktail. Grown in the estate’s own greenhouse, this small, crunchy cucumber brings the beverage a subtle bitterness that perfectly complements the botanical notes of Monkey 47 gin. The cocktail celebrates timelessness, sustainability, and local culture in every way.