February 2025

The Blue Cocktail Era is returning, as bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts rediscover the vibrant appeal of blue-hued drinks. One of the most famous blue cocktails, Blue Bird, was created by Billy Tarling at London’s Café Royal in 1937, during the first wave of blue cocktails. Today, modern bars are reviving and reinventing these visually striking […] More

After years of rapid growth, tequila’s market expansion is slowing, signaling a shift in consumer demand. At the end of 2023, Mexico held 525 million liters of tequila in storage, marking a significant surplus. The tequila boom was fueled by factors such as: The resurgence of the Margarita, one of the world’s most popular cocktails. […] More

Buffalo Trace Distillery continues to honor its deep-rooted whiskey heritage with the release of the second edition of its Prohibition Collection. This exclusive set revives five historic whiskey brands that were produced under Albert B. Blanton’s leadership during the era of American Prohibition. The new release includes Mirror Brook, Very Oldest Procurable, Anderson’s Belle, Old […] More

Following two successful years, Zurich Bar Show 2025 returns for its third edition on April 28 and 29, further establishing Switzerland as a key player in the international bar industry. Spearheaded by Armin Azadpour (Lupo Bar)and co-organized by Wolfgang Mayer (Widder Bar) and Daniel Staub (The Pouring Tales), the event is a premier gathering designed […] More

Barcelona is set to host one of the most impactful events in the hospitality industry—The Paradiso Sustainability Summit 2025. Founded by Giacomo Giannotti, owner of Paradiso, one of the world’s most acclaimed cocktail bars, the summit will take place on March 30, 2025, at Palo Alto, Barcelona. In partnership with Ketel One, this event will […] More

The Bartenders’ Choice Awards (BCA) 2025, the premier cocktail industry awards in the Nordic region, returns to Stockholm, Sweden to celebrate its 15th anniversary. Founded in 2010 by four bartenders passionate about elevating the craft cocktail movement, the awards have grown into the most respected industry recognition in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland. The […] More

This year, Tales of the Cocktail Foundation and Good, Clean, Fun are hosting a unique Espresso Martini competition—exclusively in the United States. Unlike traditional cocktail contests judged subjectively by experts, this event uses measurable criteria to determine the winner. Speed, Cleanliness, and Precision Take Center Stage Competitors will wear a white t-shirt and must craft […] More