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The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024
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.
Včelovina: Golden Liquid of Alcohol History
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.
Mirror Bar jumps 28 places in The World’s 50 Best Bars
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.
Brioche Rich Syrup with enzymes
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.
Jason-Candid Knüsel: Conversations with my staff is paramount
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.
Jason-Candid Knüsel: Healthy Hospo, mental health for hospitality workers
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.
Why The Cocktail Balance 2.0 is a must have
How to get an autographed copy of the book, and comparisons between the first book and its sequel.
Mango Cordial with enzymes
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.
Inspired at Tales ‘24
Tales of the Cocktails 2024: A thoughtful exploration of mixology and industry insights with a drive for inspiration and education
The Cocktail Balance 2.0 ready for preorder
From excel sheets to five recipes dedicated just to gooseberries, The Cocktail Balance 2.0 covers bartending from art to science.
Introducing Töufood products
Up your bartending game with new ingredients that can transform flavours, textures, and applications of foods and liquids you already use.
Bratislava Cocktail Bar Tour
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.
Martini with Elderflower Oil
Elderflower oil brings a floral scent to smooth Monkey 47 gin and herby-spicy Balance White in this version of a martini.
From one bottle to one case
Six non-obvious tips from Chris Maffeo to go from selling one bottle to one case in a bar.
72 hours in Edinburgh
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 wins gold
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.
Paloma with Pickled Purple Liqueur
May 22nd is World Paloma Day, so we’re celebrating by sharing our twisted Paloma recipe - with pickled purple carrots.
Experience of Mirror Hospitality Expo ‘24
From a complete outsider, by the next evening I had made new connections, learned a whole lot about the food and beverage industry, discovered new tastes, and gained new perspectives. And that is what the Mirror Hospitality Expo is all about.
A Bottle of Carbonation: the abcs of counter pressure filling
Who wouldn't be impressed by a perfect whisky highball served in a bottle from a particular bar during a private bbq party? Learn the benefits, process, and availability of counter pressure filling.
Program Mirror Hospitality Expo ‘24
With an impressive roster of speakers, guest bartenders and chefs, the quickly approaching Mirror Hospitality Expo 2024 is shaping up to be an event rich in education and networking, besides being - of course - an assuredly good time.