Synopsis

This week marks the beginning of the season's first mystery box challenge. Shaun O'Neale, the victor of Season Seven and a renowned restaurateur and cocktail expert from Las Vegas, returns to the MASTERCHEF kitchen to set the task. The chefs will have sixty minutes to prepare three identical dishes, each showcasing the spirits revealed within their mystery box. Immunity from elimination hangs in the balance as they strive to craft a dish where the featured spirit takes center stage.