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BCB London: The Spirits Trade Gathering Returns to the British Capital in Mid-May

Chiara Degl'Innocenti — Wed, 06 May 2026 06:27:00 +0000

Following its debut in 2025, BCB London returns on May 11 and 12 with the goal of bringing people together while spotlighting the products and stories shaping the beverage scene across Great Britain and Ireland. The event offers local brands and producers a dedicated platform, creating a direct connection with bartenders, buyers and decision-makers focused on regional quality and local impact. What’s New at Bar Convent London Bar Convent London is once again set to fill with voices, spirits and […]

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Lucian Bucur: Inside Percento Lab, Where Milan’s Top Bars Develop Their Drinks

Chiara Degl'Innocenti — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:28:00 +0000

Milan has built a durable relationship with the beverage world through the daily work of its bars — places where choices about product and service are constantly tested by an audience with high expectations. Not necessarily more technically informed, but certainly trained to spot the differences — and to demand quality, and speed. That constant pressure has forced people behind the bar to decide quickly and deliver consistency, with no room for error. And yet that very demand has surfaced […]

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Don’t Know What to Order? Try This Cocktail by Elisa Favaron at Cucù

Chiara Degl'Innocenti — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:58:00 +0000

Guests who walk into a bar without a clear idea of what to drink will find an answer at Cucù in Bassano del Grappa. It’s called Mirror, a cocktail built around the guest’s tastes and habits. For those who prefer a more traditional approach, the new Pantarei menu by bar manager Elisa Favaron features 13 drinks—both low- and no-alcohol—designed to suit a wide range of preferences. At Cucù, Indecision Becomes an Order It happens often. Someone steps in, scans the […]

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Edinburgh Bar Show 2026 Returns: What Not to Miss

Chiara Degl'Innocenti — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:24:00 +0000

Edinburgh calls the bar world back for three days dedicated to the trade. From April 13 to 15, 2026, the Scottish capital hosts the third edition of the Edinburgh Bar Show—an event that, in just a few years, has secured a clear position on the international calendar. Growth Measured in Numbers The scale of the Edinburgh Bar Show is reflected in its figures. In 2025, the event drew more than 1,400 industry professionals, with 25 seminars and 26 events spread […]

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Zurich Bar Show, Two Days to Energise Switzerland’s Mixology Scene

Chiara Degl'Innocenti — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:43:00 +0000

Switzerland stakes its place on the global mixology calendar with the Zurich Bar Show 2026, returning to the Widder Hotel on April 13 and 14. The programme is sharply focused on those working behind the bar — while leaving room for a few curious enthusiasts along the way. Zurich Bar Show 2026 Returns with a Pre-Event Celebration The city’s mixology scene begins to stir on April 12 with a pre-opening at Fat Tony, on Langstrasse, running from 9:00 pm to […]

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How to Make an Espresso Martini According to Simone Caporale

Chiara Degl'Innocenti — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:49:00 +0000

The Espresso Martini is one of those cocktails that continues to fascinate the bar world. It remains extremely popular — Drinks International recently ranked it fourth in its latest global list — and at first glance it appears simple to execute. In reality, its success depends on a series of technical details that often go unnoticed. At Sips in Barcelona, which he runs together with partner Marc Álvarez, Simone Caporale starts from the original recipe to explain what truly determines […]

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Ajabu Cocktail & Spirits Festival, South Africa’s Mixology Scene Gathers Momentum

Chiara Degl'Innocenti — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:18:00 +0000

There is a notable return on the global calendar of bar industry events: the Ajabu Cocktail & Spirits Festival, which from March 7 to 15 will unfold between Johannesburg and Cape Town with the promise of packed venues and a growing international audience. Ajabu Cocktail & Spirits Festival 2026 This year’s edition arrives with an expanded ambition. The festival strengthens its network of international collaborations, enhances its educational program and continues its commitment to supporting the local bar community through […]

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This Cocktail Strikes a Balance Between Armagnac and Champagne

Chiara Degl'Innocenti — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:11:49 +0000

Aperitivo hinges on balance: a drink that primes the palate and sits naturally alongside a snack or a small plate. Stilla Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Milano captures that moment with the Spritz Royale, a recipe that combines the depth of armagnac with the freshness of Champagne, stretching the sip and creating continuity between glass and kitchen. Elegance, Liveliness and Warm Notes in a Single Drink Inspired by the Champagne Cocktail, the Spritz Royale keeps an essential build. “The drink […]

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Alessandro Belluschi: When the Bar Becomes a Space of Possibility

Chiara Degl'Innocenti — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:34:37 +0000

Alessandro Belluschi, known as Pellet, the bartender with one hand, works in beverage marketing and organizes initiatives dedicated to the bartender community, such as the Bartender Soccer Game. This is his story. Alessandro Belluschi, a Passion Called the Bar “My disability doesn’t make me less normal. It’s something that makes me unique.” Alessandro Belluschi, 24, from Brianza, says this after years spent grappling with the opposite idea. With the constant attempt to conform and to fit within a version of […]

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Marcello Toscano Joins The Spy Bar in London as Head Bartender

Chiara Degl'Innocenti — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:15:00 +0000

Marcello Toscano has been named Head Bartender of The Spy Bar in London. After more than eight years in the British capital, his trajectory now converges with the speakeasy devoted to Agent 007, tucked inside the five-star Raffles London at The OWO, the former Old War Office on Whitehall. The bar operates under the direction of Sotirios Konomi. London as a Training Ground Eight years in London is far more than a line item on a résumé. Service, management and […]

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