Country Court is delighted to announce the winner of its highly anticipated 2025 Signature Mocktail Competition, held in celebration of Nutrition & Hydration Week at Camberwell Lodge Care & Nursing Home in London. This exciting event brought together Client Service Managers from across the Country Court group to showcase their creativity and passion for crafting delicious, nutritious beverages.
This year’s theme, “Timeless Classics,” invited participants to create a signature mocktail inspired by the cherished memories of our residents. With the generous sponsorship by Liquidline, the competition spotlighted coffee-based mocktails, adding a rich and comforting element to the challenge.
After an impressive number of original recipe submissions, five finalists were selected to compete in the grand finale. Each finalist was tasked with creating a unique and inspiring mocktail, judged across four key categories: Taste, Presentation, Creativity, and Overall Enjoyment. Each category was scored out of five, with a maximum total of 20 points.
Additionally, Paul Latimer, National Accounts Manager at Liquidline, attended to support the competition and witness the impressive creativity of our participants firsthand.
After a close competition, Rebecca Pickford from Fairfield Manor Care & Nursing Home near Hitchin was crowned the overall winner.
Margarita Melendez, Client Services Manager at Carpenders Park Care Home near Watford, shared her inspiration behind the creation, Malted memories: "My mocktail is designed to be rich, sweet, and velvety, using ingredients readily available in our homes."
‘We are incredibly proud of all our finalists for their dedication to crafting delicious and nutritious beverages. Their passion and creativity reflect Country Court’s ongoing commitment to providing enjoyable, health-conscious dining experiences for our residents’ said Anwar Kajee, Hospitality Director.
For more information about Carpenders Park Care Home and upcoming events, please contact Senior Customer Relations Manager on 07356 189 490 or email laura.mills@countrycourtcare.com.
