FROM THE BARLIST JOURNAL
Cocktails
The history of the mojito cocktail is inseparable from Havana’s streets, Cuba’s sugarcane fields, and the Atlantic trade routes that shaped daily life on the island. Unlike many classic cocktails that emerged from hotel bars or European salons, the Mojito was shaped by necessity, climate, and local ingredients. Its identity evolved gradually, reflecting Cuba’s agricultural […]
January 30, 2026
Cocktails
Hot Toddy Day represents more than a seasonal calendar moment. It marks the survival of one of the oldest spirit-based drinks still consumed in recognisable form. The Hot Toddy did not originate as a cocktail created for pleasure or presentation. It emerged from necessity, shaped by climate, limited medicine, and the early availability of distilled […]
January 11, 2026
Cocktails
The Negroni is not a cocktail built on compromise. Since its emergence in Florence in 1919, it has remained a drink defined by confrontation rather than harmony. Bitter, sweet, and alcoholic elements meet without apology, each demanding equal presence. Understanding the best gin for Negroni means understanding why this cocktail tolerates no weakness. Gin is […]
January 1, 2026
Cocktails
Clear spirits rarely dominate the glass. They support it. Vodka built its reputation not through aroma or color but through structure, allowing bartenders to construct drinks where citrus, spice, acidity, or texture take the lead. When discussing the best vodka cocktail recipes, the conversation is not about novelty or abundance. It is about drinks that […]
December 22, 2025
Cocktails
In the vast world of cocktail history, few drinks have shaped the foundation of mixology as profoundly as the Bijou and the Martinez. Both emerged in the late nineteenth century, a time when bartenders were redefining how spirits and liqueurs could express art and balance. Though their popularity faded with changing tastes, their stories continue […]
December 6, 2025
Travel & Experience
In the humid rhythm of Havana, where the Caribbean light shimmers across colonial façades and music drifts through open doors, one drink captures the essence of the city. The Havana Daiquiri is more than a cocktail. It is a story of culture, craftsmanship, and the celebration of life itself. At El Floridita, Havana’s most legendary […]
November 26, 2025
Cocktails
From 23 to 27 November 2025, the city of Cartagena, Colombia, will become the centre of global cocktail culture. The Caribbean port will host the 72nd World Cocktail Championship, organised by the International Bartenders Association. For spirit lovers, this gathering is far more than a professional contest. The event creates a moment where the evolution of […]
November 19, 2025
Cocktails
Among the pantheon of Tiki cocktails, where rum, fruit, and spice create tropical escapism in a glass, one recipe stands apart. The Jungle Bird, created in the 1970s at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, is the only recognized classic Tiki cocktail to use Campari. Its blend of exotic sweetness and Italian bitterness tells a […]
November 3, 2025
Cocktails
Before we drive into the fact of Signature Garnishes: Cocktail culture has always been about more than recipes or spirits. It is also about the people who craft the drinks and the subtle ways they leave their mark. Few elements capture this better than the garnish. A twist of citrus, a cherry on a pick, […]
October 6, 2025
