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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.

The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024, sponsored by Perrier, held their 16th annual awards ceremony on October 22, this year in Madrid, Spain. Supporting Madrid Cocktail Week, the two events converged at the same time to create a bartender’s haven, showcasing the best bars, cocktails, roundtables, and masterclasses. 

Under a fairy-tale castle in the Slovak hills and surrounded by gardens, a meadery makes one of the best meads (honey wines) in the world.

The World’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, has just released the extended list of their ranking for 2024 two weeks ahead of the awards ceremony in Madrid. From No.90 last year, this year Mirror Bar jumped 28 places to land at No.62 in the ranking. 

The smell of sweet baking is the smell of comfort, promising to fix even a bad day. Now imagine the smell of a bakery in a drink - possible thanks to the hydrolyzing power of enzymes.

Last week we spoke to Jason-Candid about Healthy Hospo, this week we discuss how he implements healthy work environment practices in his own role as a manager in the gastro industry. Find out his number one tip for improving the workplace without spending a cent.

Every worker in the hospitality industry knows that it’s a tough line of work, even when you love it. It can all take a toll on your mental health, and that’s where Healthy Hospo comes in. We talk with Jason-Candid Knüsel about what it is and how it can help.

How to get an autographed copy of the book, and comparisons between the first book and its sequel.

How do you define cordial? Turns out, the same word means different things in different places! Take a tour through cordial references in classic literature to end up with a modern recipe made with enzymes.

Tales of the Cocktails 2024: A thoughtful exploration of mixology and industry insights with a drive for inspiration and education

From excel sheets to five recipes dedicated just to gooseberries, The Cocktail Balance 2.0 covers bartending from art to science.

Up your bartending game with new ingredients that can transform flavours, textures, and applications of foods and liquids you already use. 

From a city that once had a reputation for cheap drinks, Bratislava bars have turned up the dial in the last number of years. The result is a number of bars with a high quality of service, cocktails, and establishment. Join us for a cocktail bar tour of Bratislava.

Elderflower oil brings a floral scent to smooth Monkey 47 gin and herby-spicy Balance White in this version of a martini.

Six non-obvious tips from Chris Maffeo to go from selling one bottle to one case in a bar.

Adrian Chrzan shares the top bars and restaurants in Edinburgh for all budgets and tastes - including what to watch out for - as well as a glowing review of Aberfeldy Distillery up in the rugged but romantic Scottish Highlands.

Nochino Ruby, a non-alcoholic aperitif made in Slovakia, has been awarded a gold medal in the No & Low category of World Drinks Awards 2024.

May 22nd is World Paloma Day, so we’re celebrating by sharing our twisted Paloma recipe - with pickled purple carrots.