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Yapa Antiparos: Mixing the Biodiversity of the Cyclades

Aldo Fresia — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:09:00 +0000

Spending the summer on a Greek island is almost a cliché. Doing it with style and expertise, however, is something altogether more distinctive. Yapa Antiparos belongs firmly in the latter category. This seasonal venue, housed within the former Folklore Museum of Antiparos, is dedicated to showcasing the island’s remarkable aromatic wealth. Both the kitchen and cocktail programme at Yapa Antiparos celebrate unusual botanicals — such as mastic and Phoenician juniper — and ingredients drawn from the island’s resilient biodiversity, shaped […]

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South America’s Best Bar Goes Carnivorous: Tres Monos Creates the Cocktail Program for 1986 Steak House

Aldo Fresia — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:47:00 +0000

Cocktail pairing only works when it is done properly; otherwise, it is better left alone. Tres Monos, recently named the best bar in South America, has clearly chosen the first path. The objective is precision. Its partner in this new venture is 1986 Steak House, the recently opened Miami restaurant where grilled meat takes center stage, alongside seafood and a serious drinks program. Tres Monos Designs the Drink List for 1986 Steak House A meticulous approach shaped the project from […]

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Jigger & Pony Unveils Bloom: Saverio Casella on Storytelling, Imperfection, and the Art of Change

Aldo Fresia — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:11:00 +0000

From the quiet satisfaction of the Wasabi Highball to the technical challenge of the Strawberry Matcha Cloud, Bloom, Jigger & Pony’s new menu, rethinks the cocktail experience. Head bartender Saverio Casella reflects on the project’s most demanding creation, the recipe that never made the final cut, and the ingredient that gives one drink its defining edge precisely because something appears to be missing. There is plenty happening here. One of Singapore’s leading bars — and one of the most respected […]

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Exploration, Argo’s New Drink List, Is a Masterclass in Storytelling

Aldo Fresia — Wed, 27 May 2026 06:48:00 +0000

Some bars invent trends, others chase them. Then there are places like Argo, which continue to follow their own trajectory. The new Exploration drink list is built around territory, seasonality, and people. It also works as a compelling love letter to Hong Kong. More importantly, it offers a strong example of storytelling applied to cocktails, bringing together tattoo artists, painters, and unusual ingredients including egg tart, sweet potato, and balsamic vinegar. Exploration, Argo’s New Menu Any cocktail bar intent on […]

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Spring Feeling, the Cocktail That May Never Escape Its Niche

Aldo Fresia — Tue, 26 May 2026 06:47:00 +0000

Why bother talking about the Spring Feeling if hardly anyone cares? For one, indifference does not always last forever. Then there is the simple fact that it is a genuinely good drink, as confirmed by some of the leading figures of the cocktail renaissance. And finally, it can be seen as the twist on another forgotten cocktail that has enjoyed a recent revival: the Last Word. Perhaps that connection will eventually help Spring Feeling find its audience. Then again, the […]

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Iain McPherson Introduces Densing: Less Waste, Faster Execution and Perfect Texture Control

Aldo Fresia — Mon, 25 May 2026 06:48:00 +0000

Iain McPherson, founder of Edinburgh’s Panda & Sons, has developed a new technique for cocktail making called Densing. It is designed to blend liquids and oils into stable emulsions, offer precise control over texture, and unlock unusual visual effects — including, for instance, a pink Negroni. The process reduces waste, shortens preparation times, and avoids the kind of investment usually associated with high-end bar technology. Equipment remains relatively accessible, and McPherson’s approach is deliberately open source, making the technique available […]

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Everything that Happened at Florence Cocktail Week 2026

Aldo Fresia — Sun, 24 May 2026 12:57:00 +0000

Ten years on, and Florence Cocktail Week shows every sign of maturity. The conclusion of the 2026 edition, held from April 16 to 22, brought remarkable numbers, high-profile collaborations, and the launch of a book celebrating Florence, cocktails, and the people behind the bar. In short, it was a resounding success. The Numbers Behind Florence Cocktail Week The 2026 edition marked a significant milestone for Florence Cocktail Week: ten years — and nine editions — since the event first launched. […]

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Cape Town Cocktail Week: Schlechter and van Deventer Launch Call for Education Programme Speakers

Aldo Fresia — Fri, 15 May 2026 06:23:00 +0000

Cape Town Cocktail Week 2026 will mark the debut of its new Education Programme, shaped by the long-standing industry experience of Kurt Schlechter and Leah van Deventer. The call for seminar, panel, and workshop proposals is now open, with applications accepted until June 5, 2026. Opportunity is a compelling one, offering the chance to take part in an initiative led by two respected industry figures, both of whom have earned nine appearances in Drinks International’s Bar World 100 rankings. Cape […]

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This Punch Got Six Thousand People Drunk

Aldo Fresia — Thu, 14 May 2026 07:25:15 +0000

On Christmas Day in 1694, the English admiral Edward Russell managed to get six thousand people drunk — and to have the bill picked up by the Royal Navy. The feat hinged on an outsized bowl of punch, served not in a bowl at all but in a fountain, and stirred by a young boy circling the basin in a small canoe. The Fountain Punch Here is the setup. Edward Russell was in Cádiz. He would have preferred to spend […]

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From MI6 Ink to Fleming’s Japanese Whisky: the New Ssecrets of London’s Spy Bar

Aldo Fresia — Tue, 12 May 2026 18:19:00 +0000

The Spy Bar’s Volume III cocktail list, housed inside the historic Old War Office, pays tribute to legendary figures such as Nancy Wake and Ian Fleming’s literary backstory through 12 signature serves. There is the story of the spy most wanted by the Gestapo, the green ink used by the head of MI6, and the red signals deployed during the Cold War. Two drinks inspired by Ian Fleming also make an appearance—far removed from the Vesper, yet equally worthy of […]

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