The sustainability goals of one Parisian bar’s team as it reduces its carbon footprint and helps others to do the same.
Oslo’s Himkok hosts international cocktail bars
Norwegian cocktail bar Himkok, will be hosting ten international cocktail bars for two nights of takeovers in celebration of Himkok’s eight year anniversary and the 2023 Norse Bar Show, on Sunday 4 and Monday 5 June.
Spiribam-UK and its fruit liqueur, eaux-de-vie and vermouth company, Joseph Cartron, have announced the UK winner of its Cartron Unexpected Cocktail Competition, Keoghán Taylor of Kiki Lounge.
Barro Negro, the Athens-based tequila and mezcal bar, is marking Paloma Day by launching an inaugural week-long celebration.
Baccarat Bar launches first new menu since opening
Drinks International can exclusively reveal that Baccarat Bar, located on the lower ground floor of Harrods, is launching its first new menu since opening its doors in July 2020.
The Pinnacle Guide has published its framework for rewarding excellence in the best bars in the world.
Chairman's Reserve's Spice Lab opens for entries
Chairman’s Reserve Rum has announced the return of its competition: The Chairman’s Spice Lab.
Rayo was opened in Mexico City in January 2022 by two ex-pats wanting to champion Mexican ingredients, a little over a year later and the bar placed number 17 on North America’s 50 Best Bars 2023 and was named Best New Opening. Drinks International caught up with its founders, Tito Pin-Perez and Álvaro García.
Menu of the month: Diverso by Juliana
At The World’s 50 Best Bars 2022, Juliana put its native Ecuador on the cocktail map by becoming only the second bar to win the Best Cocktail Menu Award for Diverso, a menu that champions the produce and people of its country.
Theo Quinn and Tom Godfrey: Social barflies
Theo Quinn and Tom Godfrey, alumni of some of the world’s best bars, have ventured out to create their own bar and concept, FOCO in Barcelona, Spain.
Nominations open for the inaugural Bar & Beverage awards
Nominations have officially opened for the inaugural South African Bar & Beverage Awards 2023.
Fortnum & Mason in London is to relaunch its third-floor bar 3’6 on 1 May, and in doing so will throw open the cocktail-making process to its guests.
Italy’s first Lecce Cocktail Week to arrive this May
The South of Italy’s first-ever cocktail week is set to launch in Lecce from 15-21 May, where the city's best bars will team up with drinks brands to showcase the Leccese cocktail scene.
For the 2023 edition of its annual Bartenders & Baristas Challenge, Spanish liqueur brand Licor 43 will be taking place in the country’s capital, Madrid.
Mor Koral wins Patrón Perfectionists 2023
Mor Koral, founder of Cocktail Kitchen company in Tel Aviv, has been crowned global winner of the 2023 Patrón Perfectionists.
Ever since first leading Central Station to the title of Best Bar in the Middle East & Africa at the World’s 50 Best Bars 2016, Jad Ballout has been Lebanon’s top boy putting the city’s cocktail scene on the international stage.
Scarfes Bar launches new menu to celebrate 10 years
This April, Scarfes Bar at Rosewood London is launching its new menu ‘10’, in celebration of its 10-year anniversary.
Adrián Michalčík: the storyteller
Adrián Michalčík believes the allure of a great drink lies in its tale.
The April, Little Red Door in Paris will play host to the first Native-American-led bar pop-up, in a showcase of the history and flavours of indigenous ingredients from across the Americas.
SubAstor announces new cocktail menu
São Paulo, Brazil's SubAstor, has announced its new cocktail menu ‘Six Biomes of Brazil’.
As the Patrón Perfectionists global final event approaches, Patrón tequila has unveiled the panel of judges travelling to Hacienda Patrón, Jalisco, Mexico, from 24 to 30 March 2023.
The Art of Shaking announces TAOS Day Florence
On Wednesday 19 April, The Art of Shaking founders Simone Caporale and Luca Missaglia will host the second TAOS Day in the capital of Tuscany, Florence, an all-day masterclass designed to inspire and educate professional bartenders.
Nobu Hotel London Portman Square's Nobu Bar has launched a new cocktail experience inspired by Nobu Matsuhisa’s global travels.
Atlas launches new ‘Simple Pleasures’ drinking menu
Singapore’s Atlas bar has launched its 'Simple Pleasures' drinking menu, designed and developed by head bartender Lidiyanah' Yana' K and the Atlas team.
Inception Group launches initiative to support Turkey and Syria
London-based hospitality group, Inception Group, has introduced an initiative to support The Disasters Emergency Committee for Turkey and Syria across all their venues.
Don the Beachcomber makes a comeback
Last year, 23 Restaurant Services acquired and added Don the Beachcomber restaurant brand to its portfolio, now in honour of Donn’s birthday on 22 February, the Tampa, Florida-based hospitality company is moving forward with an expansive growth strategy for its new tiki-themed restaurant brand.
Claudia Cabrera: uniting women
Oli Dodd hears how Claudia Cabrera came to run one of Mexico City’s two female-only staffed bars.
Reflections on the Margarita
A constantly evolving classic, the margarita continues to fire imaginations. Eleanor Yates gets to grips with its history and variations.
Graham’s Port announces return of its Blend Series Cocktail Competition
Graham’s Port has announced the launch of its global competition aimed at bartenders and mixologists for a second year running.
Connaught Bar launches new menu to mark its 15th birthday
The Connaught Bar has unveiled a new menu, Synergia, to mark the Mayfair institution’s 15th anniversary.
The Schmucks Miami in full swing
Internationally renowned bartenders Moe Aljaff and Juliette Larrouy will be hosting a two-month residency, The Schmucks at Moxy South Beach, to bring their ‘five star dive bar’ concept to life in Miami.
Flor de Caña Sustainable Cocktail Challenge winner Carlos Ferron on sustainability and Panamanian cocktail culture
In a global final held on an island in Lake Nicaragua, Carlos Ferron from Panama won the Flor de Caña’s Sustainable Cocktail Challenge earning a prize of US$10,000 and the title of The World’s Most Sustainable Bartender. Drinks International caught up with the newly-crowned champion.
William Grant & Sons UK has celebrated the return of its 1887 Collective for 2023 by welcoming this year’s intake of 26 bartenders.
Himkok introduces new addition to RTD range
Cocktail bar and distillery Himkok has announced the release of the newest addition to its RTD range, Oslo Paloma.
Scarfes Bar launches global bar tour
Scarfes Bar at Rosewood London has kicked off its first global bar tour to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
In 2020 Goose No. 25 opened on the waterfront of Istanbul’s Beşiktaş district, a year later the same team launched the cocktail-focussed restaurant Pigalle Suadiye, two leading lights in the city’s recently-minted but rapidly-evolving cocktail scene.
Maros Dzurus: Nordic explorer
Shay Waterworth hears how Himkok bar manager Maros Dzurus moved from Slovakia to become the toast of Oslo.
Bartender RTDs excel in premium
Lockdown-led innovation has resulted in a new wave of top-end RTDs that tick many boxes. Shay Waterworth finds the brands that have rapidly become big hits.
Newly renovated The Dorchester hotel opens two new bars
Following a year-long renovation, Mayfair’s Dorchester hotel has unveiled its ground floor complete with a reimagined Vesper Bar and new Artists’ Bar.
Joseph Cartron launches first international cocktail competition
Joseph Cartron is launching its first edition of the "Unexpected Cartron Tour", a cocktail competition for professional bartenders.
Inception Group to open Mr Fogg’s Pawnbrokers
London bar operator, Inception Group, will be launching Mr Fogg’s Pawnbrokers on Dean Street, Soho, on 22 February this year.
BCB announces Education Committee
US-based on-trade show, Bar Convent Brooklyn (BCB), has announced its Education Committee for 2023, as well as opening submissions for its Education Sessions.
Drinks Distilled launches partnership with Crossip and Seed Library
Recently launched spirits, bar, and drinkware site Drinks Distilled has announced a partnership with non-alcoholic spirits brand Crossip and the Ryan Chetiyawardana-founded Seed Library.
UKGB and Molinari join forces
The UKGB and Molinari have announced a joint partnership to build awareness and relationships within the UK hospitality industry.
Everleaf partners with UK bars this ‘Try January’
This January, Everleaf non-alcoholic aperitif will be partnering with bars across the UK for its ‘Try January’ initiative, offering a complimentary cocktail to consumers.
Oslo cocktail bar Himkok launches new menu
Oslo-based cocktail bar Himkok has announced a new menu that uses Scandinavian produce to evoke memories of Norway’s traditional sweet treats.
Hyacinthe Lescoët: talk of the town
One of the most relaxed bartenders in Paris, Hyacinthe Lescoët tells Shay Waterworth how his background informs his approach.
Essencia: Simone Caporale and Marc Alvarez on their new bar concept
The duo behind the world’s third-best bar are to open up the concept they originally intended. Oli Dodd talks to Simone Caporale and Marc Alvarez about Essencia.
Funkidory announces second venue
The team behind the Peckham, London neighbourhood bar Funkidory has announced a second site opening for early 2023.
Dre Masso: Three decades steeped in cocktails
Sat in his newest bar, The Drinks Trolley, just moments from London’s King’s Cross Station, Dre Masso takes a look over his career as he approaches 30 years in the trade.