FROM THE BARLIST JOURNAL
Bars and Cocktails
The search for the best whisky old fashioned is ultimately a search for understanding rather than opinion. Few cocktails place so much responsibility on the base spirit. With only sugar, bitters, water and citrus framing the drink, the Old Fashioned exposes whisky in its purest conversational form. Every structural decision in the glass reflects centuries […]
December 17, 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
The Cosmopolitan, with its vibrant pink color and refreshing taste, is one of the most iconic cocktails of the 1990s, made famous by the television series Sex and the City. Since its creation, it has become a symbol of modernity, elegance, and sophistication. If you’re looking for a cocktail that’s both simple and refined, the […]
October 3, 2025
Trending
Every year the cocktail world evolves, shaped by bartenders, cultural shifts, and consumer preferences. In 2025, bars from New York to Tokyo and Mexico City to London are reimagining what cocktails can be. From sustainability to storytelling, the year is proving to be a turning point for how drinks are crafted and consumed. Here are […]
October 3, 2025
Famous Drinks
Among classic cocktails, few inspire as much pride, passion, and rivalry as the Pisco Sour. In Peru, it is celebrated every year on the first Saturday of February as the nation’s official drink. In Chile, it is equally defended as a cornerstone of cultural heritage. This dual claim has sparked decades of debate, and to […]
September 23, 2025
Cocktails
The rise of low-ABV cocktails may seem like a modern wellness trend, but its roots stretch back nearly two centuries. Long before the term “sessionable drinking” entered the bartender’s lexicon, one drink defined this style: the Sherry Cobbler. Sweet, refreshing, and modest in strength, it became one of the most fashionable cocktails of the 19th century […]
September 23, 2025
Mixology
Behind every memorable cocktail lies a structure of balance. Too much sweetness dulls the palate, too much acidity sharpens it, and too much alcohol overwhelms it. For more than a century, bartenders have recognized that the secret to a perfect cocktail often comes down to mathematics. The so-called Golden Ratio, a simple balance of spirit, […]
September 23, 2025
