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New Masterclass: orchestrating flavour in prep
Way to Your Prep: Inspiration to Elevate Your Syrups, Cordials, and Ingredients explores how to take control of flavour using key tools and techniques.
Skinny Paloma
For cooler countries where grapefruit don’t grow, this local twist on a paloma uses normally wasted peach skins mixed with acids.
Mirror Hospitality Expo ‘25 Recap
Mirror Hospitality Expo 2025 successfully combined education, fun, and community for a third year in Bratislava.
Presenters and guest shifts at Mirror Hospitality Expo ‘25 revealed
Mirror Hospitality Expo, Central Europe’s premier bar show, is quickly coming up for its third year on May 5th - 6th, 2025, and is sure to inspire, educate, motivate, and connect professionals in the hospitality industry.
Celebrating 6th Anniversary of Mirror Cocktail Bar
Mirror Bar turns 6 with a global celebration of craft & cocktails
Stanislav Harciník: project management is key
We’re delving into the making of The Cocktail Balance 2.0, revealing the secrets, struggles, and attention to detail that go into making a book. Now let’s hear from the author himself, Stanislav Harciník.
Naomi Hužovičová: language reflects professionalism
We’re delving into the making of The Cocktail Balance 2.0, revealing the secrets, struggles, and attention to detail that go into making a book. Now learn about the copy editing of the book with Naomi Hužovičová.
No-Paloma & Grapefruit Switch
The bitterness of grapefruit is switched with that of hops thanks to enzymes. Use both the grapefruit juice and peel together with a hydrosol and grapefruit soda for a refreshing non-alcoholic drink.
World Class Studios 2: Tanqueray No.TEN ‘Hyper Local’
´World Class Studios 2´ was marked by the top-quality gin Tanqueray No.TEN in the style of ´Hyper Local´
Celebrating the Barmanka of Slovakia
With such a warm community, the number of women bartenders of Slovakia is growing.
Valentino Girotto: Don’t be afraid of failing - have fun!
Valentino Girotto, co-author of the book Bubbles: A Guide to Carbonated Cocktails, shares with us what fascinates him about carbonation, the hardest aspect of writing a book about it, common mistakes he sees, and how to get started carbonating.
Save the date: Mirror Hospitality Expo ‘25
Sharing knowledge of and passion for hospitality and cocktails in a luxurious and intimate setting.
Officially launched and sold out the day after
A champagne book baptism, exhibitions, and guest shifts by internationally-acclaimed Slovak bartenders made the launch of The Cocktail Balance 2.0 a night to remember.
World Class Slovakia launch 2025
With seminars, eye-catching light art, and of course delicious cocktails, World Class kicked off the 2025 competition season for bartenders in Slovakia.
Katarína Nékiová: the responsiblity of prep
We’re delving into the making of The Cocktail Balance 2.0, revealing the secrets, struggles, and attention to details that go into making a book. Now get a peak behind the scenes with Katarína Nékiová in all the prep required to get the recipes in the book.
Adrián Chrzan: not random but a complex creative process
We’re delving into the making of The Cocktail Balance 2.0, revealing the secrets, struggles, and attention to details that go into making a book. Now get a peak behind the scenes with the stunning photography from Adrián Chrzan.