With such a warm community, the number of women bartenders of Slovakia is growing.

Protein clarification is used to create a clear sophisticated drink from milk, raspberry yogurt, and 1689 Pink Gin, among others.

Valentino Girotto, co-author of the book Bubbles: A Guide to Carbonated Cocktails, shares with us what fascinates him about carbonation, the hardest aspect of writing a book about it, common mistakes he sees, and how to get started carbonating.

Sharing knowledge of and passion for hospitality and cocktails in a luxurious and intimate setting.

Made with pine needles and Hendrick’s Grand Cabare, Timber has a complex flavour profile with hints of the forest.

A champagne book baptism, exhibitions, and guest shifts by internationally-acclaimed Slovak bartenders made the launch of The Cocktail Balance 2.0 a night to remember.

With seminars, eye-catching light art, and of course delicious cocktails, World Class kicked off the 2025 competition season for bartenders in Slovakia.

We’re delving into the making of The Cocktail Balance 2.0, revealing the secrets, struggles, and attention to details that go into making a book. Now get a peak behind the scenes with Katarína Nékiová in all the prep required to get the recipes in the book.

We’re delving into the making of The Cocktail Balance 2.0, revealing the secrets, struggles, and attention to details that go into making a book. Now get a peak behind the scenes with the stunning photography from Adrián Chrzan.

We’re delving into the making of The Cocktail Balance 2.0, now with Dávid Tlčimuka revealing those design decisions that influence the reader experience.

Winter is the best season for foraging wild rose branches for tea.

With 11 internationally-acclaimed Slovak bartenders featured in the 2.0 book attending, it’s going to be an event of significance for the country’s bar industry.

Highlights of 2024 at The Cocktail Balance and plans for the year of 2025 ahead.

January not only marks the beginning of a new year, but also a new start of the World Class Competition in Slovakia. A new format provides competitors with a much more active and experiential journey this year!

With the mini version of the carbonation rig, you can now carbonate drinks in small spaces and on the go.

Not sure what to get the bartender in your life? Here is a gift guide for five different kind of bartenders. (We won’t tell if you get them for yourself.)

With roasted pumpkin seed & cinnamon syrup, edible pumpkin air, and Johnnie Walker Black Label whisky, the Whisky & Air cocktail is a cosy cocktail for the cooler months.

The gorgeous handbook to bartending, from art to science,
from cocktail craft to hospitality, is now available!

Michal Dojčák took part in the prestigious World Class 2024 competition, held this year in Shanghai. Find out what is World Class, his favourite part of it, and his tips for future competitors.

Eva Polgary is one of the two designers who designed the bespoke glasses in The Cocktail Balance 2.0. We talked to her about how she got into glassmaking, the process of making glassware, and the final product.