Have you ever made a mistake that turned out to be a happy accident? That’s exactly how one of Italy’s most beloved cocktails, the Negroni Sbagliato, came to be! In the late 1960s at Bar Basso in Milan, bartender Mirko Stocchetto was preparing a classic Negroni. Distracted for a moment, he accidentally reached for a
Move over, Margarita! The Paloma is here to steal the spotlight. This Mexican national drink is giving its famous cousin a run for its money. Why? It’s simpler, fresher, and harder to mess up. Just toss together tequila, lime juice, and grapefruit soda. Boom! You’ve got a zesty fiesta in a glass. While a perfect
Thank goodness our guest was not one of the Skerries-born citizens who kidnapped St. Patrick’s goat and was cursed to bleat from then on, cus that would make for an awkward interview. Today we have a true icon in the industry. Philip Duff is not only an internationally renowned expert on cocktails, spirits, and bars,
Did it ever occur to you to ask your friendly bartenders where they like to drink? Because you know they know the best places in town. Well, don’t worry, our guest has. And lucky for us, he’s sharing that info. Sam Gilani was making Sazeracs when he was at university – that should tell you
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Tales of the Cocktail 2024 announces the Top Four Finalists for the 18th annual Spirited Awards®
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation has annouced the Top Four finalists of each category, in addition to the recipients of the Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award, Timeless U.S. and International Awards, and the Tales Visionary Award. The awards categories spotlight a range of talent from bartenders, journalists, brand ambassadors, and industry luminaries, to brands and
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Salvatore Calabrese Presents ‘Velvet Alfresco’ at Corinthia London in collaboration with CAMPARI
Thomas Kochs, Managing Director of Corinthia London, and Salvatore Calabrese, ‘The Maestro,’ are thrilled to announce that the critically acclaimed ‘Velvet by Salvatore Calabrese’ has introduced an outdoor experience as ‘Velvet Alfresco with CAMPARI’ this summer. Launched on 19 June 2024, ‘Velvet Alfresco’ has been brought to life in partnership with CAMPARI, the iconic, Italian