Nel cuore suggestivo del sestiere di Cannaregio, all’interno dell'esclusivo NH Collection Venezia Grand Hotel Palazzo dei Dogi, prende vita Herbarium, il nuovo bar botanico che sceglie il prestigioso palcoscenico della Venice Cocktail Week per il suo grande debutto....
Cocktail bars and mixology culture
Behind every great cocktail, there's always a story, a bartender, and a landmark venue. In this section, we showcase cocktail bars and speakeasies from around the world, recipes from top bartenders, and the culture of mixology in all its forms—from timeless classics to the most contemporary experiments.
When Black Gold Meets Fellini Mixology: Acetaia Giusti and Bar Volare Present the "Negroni Giusto"“
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, Bologna's celebrated cocktail bar will host the world premiere of a signature creation aged in the historic barrels of Modena's oldest vinegar factory. The art of signature mixology meets the centuries-old heritage of the great...
The World's 50 Best Bars 2026: Bar Leone triumphs in Milan and Moebius takes pride in its second place.
The eighteenth edition of the renowned guide sponsored by Perrier has crowned Lorenzo Antinori's Hong Kong establishment for the second consecutive year. Milan shines on the world podium. My exclusive story for Perfecto Magazine. The lights of mixology...
Disaronno Cocktail Challenge 2026: The first edition crowns Islam Sakil and Giorgio Facchinetti.
The final act of the contest created by the famous Italian liqueur took place at the Tripstillery in Milan. Between flavorful creativity and bartending skills, here are the judges' favorites in the Signature Challenge and the Flair Challenge. The culture of fine drinking...
Martin Miller's ZerØ: Gin excellence meets premium alcohol-free gin.
The revolution of conscious moderation and quality drinking is taking a decisive step forward in the Italian spirits scene. Compagnia dei Caraibi has announced the official launch in Italy of Martin Miller's ZerØ, the first fully...
GAIA Bar and Luca Salvioli: great mixology between Milan and Lake Como
Three prestigious events during Milan Cocktail Week, tied to The World's 50 Best Bars, and on the shores of Lake Como mark the new direction of the Hotel MUSA cocktail bar. October will be a deeply international month for GAIA Bar, the liquid soul...
LUDO dine & vibe brings Rome back to life: the new season kicks off with gastronomy, mixology, and vinyl.
In the heart of the capital, between Villa Borghese and Via Veneto, nhow Roma's dining club turns up the volume with the "RE-LOAD, RE-LOUD, RE-LUDO" formula. An eclectic format that blurs the lines between cocktail bars, fine dining, and clubbing. After the summer break, nightlife and...
Brugal Rum Master Competition: the Brugal 1888 challenge for Italian bartenders begins
Three live stages across Italy and a grand finale in Milan to earn an exceptional masterclass in Puerto Plata, the beating heart of the Dominican Republic. Brugal 1888 and Velier are calling on the talents of signature mixology. The...
Aperitivo Fumagalli and Zerogalli: the art of the Spritz is renewed through memory, flavor, and no-alcohol.
The world of Italian mixology is entering an exciting new chapter in which craftsmanship, botanical research, and a contemporary vision harmoniously blend. From the creative encounter between Edoardo Nono (the soul of the renowned Rita Cocktails in Milan, located...
The 50 Best Bars 2026: The 51-100 rankings revealed, with Italy taking center stage ahead of the Milan gala.
The anticipation for the 18th edition of The World's 50 Best Bars heats up with the official release of the expanded rankings, from No. 51 to No. 100. This expanded selection marks a significant tenth anniversary, coming two weeks before the grand awards ceremony...
Where it all began: Genoa, the ocean liners, and the true origins of Italian mixology.
The epic story of mixology in Italy has always been steeped in established myths and metropolitan narratives. While in the collective imagination, cities like Milan and Turin have centered the narrative of the great historic aperitifs and the birth of cocktail bars...
Takuma Watanabe wins the 2026 Altos Bartenders' Bartender Award: the art of omotenashi conquers New York and the World's 50 Best Bars
Voted directly by his peers in the international community, the co-founder and Beverage Director of Martiny's in Manhattan receives the prestigious special award, which precedes the final ceremony in Milan. While awaiting the grand gala event that...












