The Charlie Chaplin is a pre Prohibition era cocktail named after the silent film star, reflecting a period when fruit liqueurs were widely used. It has remained a quieter classic, often overlooked but worth revisiting. Made with sloe gin, apricot liqueur, and lime, it delivers both tartness and a soft fruit sweetness. The balance is
The Chamomile and Lemon Gin Sour is a modern variation on the classic sour, introducing herbal tea as a flavour element. It reflects a more contemporary approach to layering subtle flavors. Chamomile softens the sharpness of the lemon while adding a gentle floral note. The result is lighter, rounder, and less aggressive than a traditional
The Virgin Mai Tai takes its cue from the original 1940s tiki classic, a drink that was carefully built around balance rather than excess. Removing the rum might seem like it strips the drink back, but the structure still holds when the citrus and almond elements are handled properly. Lime, orange, and orgeat create a
Bourbon Lemonade sits within a long tradition of whiskey and citrus combinations that go back to the earliest days of mixed drinks. It is less a formal cocktail and more a natural extension of that pairing, designed for ease rather than precision. Bourbon brings weight and warmth, while lemonade lifts and softens it into something
The Gin and It is a simple but historic cocktail combining gin with Italian sweet vermouth. It was especially popular in the early twentieth century before drier styles became dominant. It shows how tastes have shifted over time. The vermouth plays a much larger role here, giving the drink a softer and more rounded profile.
After the success of the first edition, Barcelona Hotel Bar Week (BHBW) will return at the end of September 2026 with a calendar full of events and international guests. The world’s first cocktail week entirely dedicated to hotel bars confirms itself as one of the most anticipated events of the year. Barcelona, March 2026 –
The Purple Gekko is a modern party cocktail that relies on colour and sweetness rather than balance or structure. It is part of a broader trend of brightly coloured shooters designed for quick service. Typically combining tequila, both Blue and Red Curacao and cranberry, it is sweet, slightly tart, and very easy to drink. The
The Rum Old Fashioned applies one of the oldest cocktail formulas to rum, showing how adaptable the template is. It follows the same structure of spirit, sugar, and bitters. Using rum changes the tone of the drink, making it softer and often slightly sweeter. The choice of rum has a significant impact on the final
The Mezcal Negroni is a contemporary variation that swaps gin for mezcal, bringing smoke and earthiness into a well established structure. It reflects how modern bars reinterpret classic templates. The equal parts format remains, but the flavour shifts dramatically. The mezcal adds depth that changes how the bitterness is perceived. It is a variation that
The Mango Martini is part of the broader wave of fruit driven Martini variations that followed the 1990s cocktail revival. It leans toward a softer, more accessible profile than the classic Martini. Using vodka and mango, it delivers a smooth, slightly sweet drink with a rounded texture. The fruit gives it weight without making it