While it may not seem immediately likely, the first signs are emerging, reminiscent of the aggressive birds in Hitchcock’s horror films. British brand Black Lines has successfully made a mark in the pre-bottled cocktail market and opened its first bar in a London clothing store, proclaiming a move to “uproot the conventional view of cocktails […] More
Prague’s Bugsy’s Bar embraced the last twelve months as YEAR*007, a festival of sorts, where they created four quarterly menus featuring cocktails and drinks from Ian Fleming’s novels and films inspired by his character. This was no coincidence, as the first edition of “Casino Royale” hit the UK bookshelves on April 13, 1953. On the […] More
A new trend is sweeping the spirits market, driven by environmental concerns and the push for sustainable packaging. According to research by Really Good Culture, 40 billion glass bottles are produced annually, generating 22 million tons of carbon emissions. Not surprisingly, Sweden is leading the charge in eco-friendly innovations. Absolut, for example, is testing customer […] More
In the ever-evolving landscape of American bars and restaurants, Tequila Overtakes Vodka as the spirit poised to dominate this year, largely due to the soaring popularity of the Margarita, currently the best-selling cocktail in the USA. In another surprising twist, the venerable Old Fashioned is likely to relinquish its silver medal to the trendy Espresso […] More
In 2018, British entrepreneurs Rob Wallis and Sam Hunt each put £10,000 on the line and borrowed an additional £40,000 to chase their vision of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails in a can, eventually leading to the creation of MOTH Cocktails. The road to success was littered with minor disasters, including an incident where an Espresso Martini […] More
In the mid-2010s, a sustainability-driven initiative took root in the bar “28 Hong Kong Street” in Singapore, promising a future where the issue of bottle waste could at least be mitigated, if not eliminated. A key part of this effort involved the introduction of Eco Totes, aiming to reduce the carbon footprint generated from bottle […] More
At this year’s spring fashion weeks – Burberry in London, Versace in Milan, and certain luxury brands in Paris – as well as pre-Oscar parties in Los Angeles, where model Stella Maxwell dazzled in Versace hues, one element was consistently in the spotlight: the Seventy One Golden Martini. This exquisite cocktail is crafted from the […] More
In the years 1977 to 1978, every fortnight, I attended a private bartender training session under a somewhat controversial personality. This individual significantly contributed to the development of Czechoslovakian cocktail culture. The final exam was demanding, but upon passing, I received no certificate; instead, the instructor handed me a book. It was the 54th edition […] More
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