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|Cocktail Trends 2026:| Top 6 Shifts Shaping the Bar
Cocktail trends 2026 is defined by a single tension: consumers are drinking less but demanding more craft, more theater and more meaning. Whether you're running a bar program or simply trying to stay ahead of the industry, these are the six shifts that matter most this year. 1. The Agave Boom Shows No Signs of […] More
|Jin Bo Law| Hong Kong Cocktail Menu Review
The most exciting Hong Kong cocktail menu review of 2026 starts with an airport. There was a time when landing in Hong Kong was unlike anywhere else on earth. Planes descended so low over Kowloon City that passengers could glimpse laundry hanging from apartment windows before the wheels touched down at Kai Tak Airport. That […] More
|6 Women| Shaping Latin American Hospitality
Across Latin American hospitality, a new generation of professionals is redefining the future of cocktail culture, bar leadership, and modern service. From globally recognized bars in Buenos Aires to experimental cocktail programs in Medellín and Lima, women are increasingly shaping the direction of the region’s hospitality industry through creativity, leadership, and a deep connection to […] More
Asia’s Best Bartenders Descend on |OZONE Hong Kong|
Eight award-winning bartenders from Tokyo to Jakarta — plus two acclaimed chefs — converge on OZONE Hong Kong for Ten At The Top on 24 March 2026. If you only make it to one bar event in Hong Kong this year, make it this one. OZONE Hong Kong — the world's highest rooftop bar, perched […] More
The Whiskey Bible by Noah Rothbaum
This post contains affiliate links. BarMagazine may earn a small commission on purchases made through these links, at no extra cost to you. Award-winning drinks writer Noah Rothbaum has released what may become one of the most comprehensive modern references on the world’s most debated spirit. The Whiskey Bible: A Complete Guide to the World’s […] More
Aberdeen Arts Row Animates Hong Kong Art Month
Hong Kong Art Month is getting a distinctly liquid and literary twist this March as Aberdeen Arts Row emerges as one of the city’s most compelling cultural corridors. Anchored by The Old Man and Dead Poets, the Aberdeen Street slope is hosting a month-long program that blends global mixology, visual art, and literary culture into […] More
Mirror Hospitality Expo 2026 Returns to Bratislava
Mirror Hospitality Expo 2026 will bring the global bar and gastronomy community back to Bratislava this May, as the fourth edition of Central Europe’s leading hospitality event takes over the historic Radisson Blu Carlton Hotel from May 4–5. Timed alongside Mirror Cocktail Week, the expo continues to position the Slovak capital as a meeting point […] More
Roger Bloem Joins Amsterdam Cocktail Week as Co-Organizer
Amsterdam Cocktail Week has entered a new phase with Roger Bloem joining the organization as a co-organizer and one-third owner. As of December 2025, Bloem has taken over the shares previously held by Tess Posthumus, who stepped down from her role as co-owner earlier last year. He now joins founders Timo Janse and Albert van […] More
THE GREY ROOM Brings Spice-Driven Mixology to Ginza
In the heart of Ginza, THE GREY ROOM opens as a contemporary cocktail bar conceived as a space where Indian and Japanese spices, spirits, and energies intersect. Located one floor above the modern Indian fine-dining restaurant SPICE LAB TOKYO, the bar uses spice not just as a flavor accent, but as a guiding element that […] More
Top 10 Bars in Dubai 2025
Dubai’s cocktail landscape is evolving faster than ever, and the top 10 bars in Dubai today showcase the city’s remarkable creativity, global talent, and rapidly rising standards. BarMagazine’s Top 10 Bars in Dubai 2025 highlights the venues that best represent this momentum, selected through editorial consensus and insights from across the international bar community. Mimi […] More
7 Unusual Cocktail Ingredients You’ve Never Tried
The world of mixology continues to evolve as bartenders explore new and unexpected cocktail ingredients that redefine how drinks are built, tasted, and experienced. From oceanic botanicals to decadent culinary extracts, these seven unusual additions are transforming modern cocktails and expanding what’s possible behind the bar. 1. Black Truffle Oil: Fine-Dining Umami Luxurious, earthy, and […] More
Torres Brandy Opens Submissions for Zero Challenge 2026
The fourth edition of the Torres Brandy Zero Challenge is officially underway, with submissions open from now until 31 December 2025. This internationally recognized competition continues its mission to spotlight the world’s most innovative and sustainable hospitality projects, celebrating forward-thinking ideas that merge creativity with environmental responsibility. The 2026 cycle begins with the submission phase, […] More
Artisans of Taste 2025 begins with a new cocoa challenge
Diplomático has officially opened entries for the 2025 Artisans of Taste competition, inviting bartenders around the world to create an original cocktail inspired by cocoa or chocolate. The international program celebrates craftsmanship, sustainability, and creative mixology, and continues to grow into one of the most distinctive bartender competitions in the spirits industry. Artisans of Taste […] More
Tres Monos Named Best Bar in South America
The Buenos Aires bar Tres Monos has been named Best Bar in South America and ranked No.10 in the World’s 50 Best Bars 2025, reaffirming Argentina’s growing influence on global cocktail culture. Led by Sebastián Atienza and Charly Aguinsky, Tres Monos continues to represent the creative, community-driven energy defining the continent’s new generation of bartenders. […] More
New York Bartender Week Unveils Bar Star Awards
The second edition of New York Bartender Week (NYBW) will take place November 17–23, 2025, uniting the state’s bar community for a week of storytelling, craftsmanship, and cocktail tourism. Produced by Hanna Lee Communications, this annual festival aims to boost economic development while celebrating the creative talent driving New York’s drinks scene. This year’s festival […] More
SoCal Cocktail & Spirits Fest Returns November 2025
The second annual SoCal Cocktail & Spirits Fest, presented by SIP Awards, is officially returning to Southern California — offering spirits brands a high-impact platform to connect with both consumers and industry leaders. The event takes place on November 15, 2025, at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California. The festival runs […] More
Bar Leone Shanghai Opens This November
The founders of Bar Leone Hong Kong, ranked No.1 on The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 and The Best Bar in Asia, are expanding their playful Italian spirit to mainland China with the opening of Bar Leone Shanghai this November in Huangpu. Staying true to the philosophy of Cocktail Popolari – “Cocktails for the People” […] More
Felice Capasso Wins 2025 World Class Global Finals
Felice Capasso of Norway has been crowned World’s Best Bartender 2025 at the Diageo World Class Global Finals in Toronto, the 16th edition of one of the cocktail world’s most prestigious competitions. This year’s finals gathered bartenders from 51 countries across six continents, each vying for the industry’s most coveted title. Representing Nedre Løkka Cocktailbar […] More
Athens Bar Show 2025 Celebrates 15 Years of Innovation
Athens Bar Show, one of Europe’s leading bar and hospitality exhibitions, celebrates its 15th anniversary on November 4–5, 2025, at Technopolis City of Athens. Recognized as a hub for bartenders, bar owners, brand ambassadors, and hospitality professionals, the event returns stronger than ever with an expanded program of exhibitors, seminars, and celebrations. This year’s show […] More
Wing Lei Bar’s UNITY Cocktail Menu Celebrates Global Flavors
The new UNITY Cocktail Menu at Wing Lei Bar in Wynn Palace Macau brings a year of global travels, guest shifts, and cultural encounters into one collection. Curated by Head Mixologist Mark Lloyd, the menu transforms influences from Mexico to Milan, Singapore to Seoul into a passport of flavor — inviting guests to explore the […] More