The Cocktail Balance 2.0 Top 10 nominee by Tales of the Cocktail
We’re over the moon here at The Cocktail Balance! The book we published most recently, The Cocktail Balance 2.0 by Stanislav Harciník, is a 2025 Spirited Awards® Top 10 Nominee for Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book presented by Fernet-Branca.
On May 21, 2025, Tales of the Cocktail Foundation announced their top 10 nominees in the media & writing categories, among others. The recipient of the award will be honoured at the 23rd annual Tales of the Cocktail Festival in New Orleans.
“It’s such an honour and incredible milestone to be listed among such extraordinary work,” says the author. “When you write a book you hope that it will reach someone; to have it recognised by experts in the industry is truly a privilege.”
About the book
The Cocktail Balance 2.0 is an advanced guide for modern bartenders. The handbook for bartenders is divided into three sections—theoretical, practical, and inspirational—covering all aspects of the profession over 290 pages. Accompanied by stunning photography, the hefty tome delves into topics ranging from art to science, from cocktail craft to hospitality. It highlights 15 base ingredients and employs advanced techniques to create 45 component recipes plus 30 cocktail recipes.
Full category list
Not to brag, but our shop has pretty good taste. Three of the books nominated for the best new cocktail or bartending book are available in our shop: The Cocktail Balance 2.0 (of course); Bubbles: A Guide to Carbonated Cocktails; and Roundbuilding 2nd Edition.
Congratulations to all the nominees, for their hard work and contribution to sharing knowledge with others!
The full list in the category Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book presented by Fernet-Branca USA is:
A Quick Drink: The Speed Rack Guide to Winning Cocktails for Any Mood by Lynnette Marrero and Ivy Mix with Megan Krigbaum
Bubbles: A Guide to Carbonated Cocktails by Bart Miedeksza and Valentino Girotto
Cocktail Theory – A Sensory Approach to Transcendent Drinks by Dr. Kevin Peterson
Difford’s Guide to Cocktails Book 18th Edition
Roundbuilding 2nd Edition by Daniel Waddy and Kevin Armstrong
Sparkling: Champagne and Sparkling Cocktails for Any Occasion by Elva Ramirez
The Bartender’s Pantry: A Beverage Handbook for the Universal Bar by Jim Meehan and Bart Sasso with Emma Janzen
The Cocktail Balance 2.0 by Stanislav Harcinik
The Connaught Bar: Cocktail Recipes and Iconic Creations by Agostino Perrone with Giorgio Bargiani and Maura Milia
The Martini: The Ultimate Guide to a Cocktail Icon by Alice Lascelles
About the Spirited Awards
The Spirited Awards are given out by the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, a non-profit platform seeking “to act as a catalyst to Educate, Advance, and Support the communities we touch. Since its founding in 2007, the Spirited Awards have become one of the industry’s most revered awards, recognizing beverage professionals, products, establishments, journalists, and media across every facet of the spirits and cocktail industry on a global scale.”
The Spirited Awards ceremony will take place on July 24, 2025 in New Orleans, USA, at the Tales of the Cocktail, the world’s leading cocktail conference.
