GLASGOW pubs are shaking up the competition in a world drinks contest.

Four city bartenders have made it to the Scottish finals of a whisky-based cocktail serving competition.

The competition is part of a UK drinks educational programme designed for bar staff.

The event, organised by Reserve Brands Group at Diageo, will culminate in a cocktail final in New York City.

The Glasgow finalists are Tauseef Ahmed, from Barca; Jamie Walker, from Zinc, both in Princes Square; Jodie Monteith, of Booly Mardy's, in Vinicombe Street; and David Tracy, of Strata in Queen Street.