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As the spirits industry continues to evolve, the 2024 Bartender Spirits Awards are set to take center stage this May in Chicago, marking an annual celebration of the finest in spirits and distilleries. This prestigious event garners widespread attention for its unique focus on bringing together America’s top bartenders as judges, making it a noteworthy […] More

Following the success of last year’s “Bols Around The World” competition, Bols plans to host another Cocktail Battle in 2024. This year, bartenders from 20 countries are invited to create a cocktail icon under the theme “BOLS Disco Cocktail.” The competition kicks off on April 1, 2024. It’s time to go retro, as old-school drinks […] More

In an inspiring recognition of her contributions to the hospitality industry, Monica Berg has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Parabere Care Award. This accolade is bestowed by Petra Molino Quaglia, in partnership with the Parabere Forum, an international organization dedicated to elevating female talent and entrepreneurship within the hospitality sector. The Parabere Care Award celebrates […] More

The cocktail scene is set to be stirred, not just shaken, as the Bar & Restaurant Expo proudly announces the much-anticipated return of the 2024 USBG Shake It Up Competition. This premier mixology event is scheduled to dazzle attendees from March 18 through March 20, 2024, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, bringing together the […] More

In an ambitious move towards sustainability, Takamaka Rum, Seychelles’ premier spirit brand, has launched The Seychelles Bar Sustainability Project in partnership with The Cambridge Public House, an award-winning cocktail pub in Paris. This initiative marks a significant step in revolutionizing the Seychelles’ bar community’s approach to sustainability, with a series of educational programs set to […] More

This February 26th, 2024, the renowned bartender education program, The Art of Shaking (TAOS), is set to host an exclusive masterclass in Palermo, Sicily. Powered by Amaro Santoni and led by the distinguished Simone Caporale of SIPS Barcelona—crowned The World’s Best Bar in 2023—and Luca Missaglia, this event promises to be a pivotal moment for […] More

In January 2024, the acclaimed Paris-based Danico Bar unveiled its third edition of the innovative ‘Xplorer’ cocktail menu series, titled ‘Japan’. This latest installment continues the tradition of the series, which evolves biannually to reflect the diverse cultures and flavors from around the globe, inspired by the international travels of the bar’s renowned bartender and […] More

New York’s cocktail scene is about to be elevated as Back Bar, nestled behind the Hotel Eventi lobby, unveils its “Visiting Bar Luminary Series.” This series, starting February 6th, is a curated collection of events showcasing the brightest stars in the global cocktail industry. Back Bar, celebrated for its sophisticated craft cocktail program and elegant […] More

In mid-November, we had the opportunity to attend an exceptional evening celebrating the 280th anniversary of Moët & Chandon at the elegant Lafayette cabaret in Belgrade. Under the theme “Celebrating life since 1743,” 350 guests from over fifteen countries relished not only the finest wines from the renowned champagne house but also an amazing program […] More