Tricky Questions with Carina Soto Velàsquez
It’s back! The “Tricky Questions” interview comes to you with a new protagonist: Carina Soto Velàsquez, owner of Quixotic Projects, which includes staple bars such as Candelaria and Le Mary Celeste, both located in Paris. How will she perform on Campari Academy’s tricky quiz?
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The future is yours to create: Leo KoThe recent winner of the IBA (International Bartenders Association) World Cocktail Championship The Director of Beverage of the Cordis Hotel, Hong Kong, Leo Ko shares his philosophy working in the hospitality industry. With a career spanning over a decade as a bartender, he has actively participated in local, regional, and international competitions, continuously refining his […]
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The future is yours to create: Tom GodfreyMeet Tom Godfrey, co-founder and owner of FOCO in Barcelona, one of the city’s most loved bars. He tells us where his passion for bartending began, who has had the biggest impact on his progression, and how listening more than speaking could be his legacy A little bit about me Like so many others in […]
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How a film director and illustrator approach their craftsHow can bartenders draw inspiration from areas of creativity that go beyond the bar? We asked two creative minds to share their insights When it comes to creativity in bartending, it’s easy to focus on the final product. But the hows, whys (and often why nots) of creating something from scratch are sometimes best understood […]
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Shingo Gokan: Mentorship is the foundation of building strong bar teamsFrom Toyko to New York, Shingo Gokan has become one of the bar industry’s universal mentors, for his teams and individuals alike. He explains why it is so important for bar teams to have mentors In the bar business, I believe the most crucial aspect to consider as a leader is teambuilding – and mentorship […]
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Communicating creativity: From cocktail conception to consumer perceptionThe journey of a cocktail passes through many different people before it gets into the hands of the consumer. Who is involved in its communication process – and how can that impact the final outcome? The story of a cocktail’s creation starts with its creator. And how a team communicates is important to getting the […]
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Jason Richburg: 5 things creative bartenders need to knowThe writer and strategy director at NYC’s Good Fucking Design Advice knows how to use words to garner their followers. He gives us his top tips for generating creativity behind the bar Social media content creation is like the service industry, in that the audience must always come first. From our neutral type style, to […]
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The origins series: The history of sugar and its role in cocktail cultureFor thousands of years, sugar has been a valued commodity around the world. As part of our series on origins, we take a whistle-stop tour of its history and its journey into the worlds of spirits and cocktails ‘There in the East, a cane can produce honey, without bees participating.’ These are the words of […]
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Drink like a local: Seoul with Laki YooWe caught up with Keepers’ bar owner and long-time bar advocate, Laki Yoo, to talk about what you simply can’t miss when visiting South Korea’s capital, from somaek and local market, to traditional barbecue and much, much more Where enormous buildings in the business district meet the quiet historical neighbourhood not far away, Seoul is […]
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The usual suspects: 5 people you should know if you want to open a barA bar is only as good as the team running it, but it’s equally important to set your business up for success. Monica Berg highlights some of the key players who’ve helped her over the years, and whom she’d be lost without 1. The lawyer Depending on where in the world you are, there are different […]
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The origins series: How quinine’s medicinal properties created a classic cocktailFrom curing malaria to being the catalyst for the gin and tonic, quinine has a storied history. In the third of our origins series, we explore it roots and how it became part of liquid history The year is 1638. Nine years had gone by, the legend goes, since Lady Ana de Osorio had first […]
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Flavour of: Taipei – TeaFrom white and green, to oolong and dark: Taiwanese tea varietals all undergo varying processes to turn them into a finished product which is revered around the world. We dive into five categories to get to know better Taiwanese tea culture is rooted in the island’s history and local tea has reached worldwide appreciation thanks […]
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Tales of the Cocktail - Day 4Last night of Tales of the Cocktail saw the iconic Spirited Awards ceremony. Read the Campari Academy report to know about winners and prizes.