> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://jiggerdaily.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # BarNews #09 - URL: https://jiggerdaily.com/cocktail-trends-2025-paris-hotspots-bar-openings-mixology/ - Published: 2024-12-11T15:30:30.000Z - Updated: 2025-01-27T16:05:04.000Z - Description: Cocktail trends for 2025, a modern Madeleine twist, bustling Parisian venues, international competitions, bar openings, and innovative mixology—Jigger Daily takes you into the vibrant world of bars and bartenders! - Author: Frederic Roginska - Tags: Latest News Welcome to the latest issue of **BarNews**, your go-to newsletter all about bars and bartenders! This edition is brought to you in collaboration with [****Adriatico**](https://distil.link/adriatico-madeleine?ref=jiggerdaily.com). [![](https://barnews.fr/content/images/2024/11/logo-adriatico.jpg)](https://distil.link/adriatico-madeleine?ref=jiggerdaily.com) --- Here’s what’s on the agenda this month: - 🔥 Some trends for 2025 - 🍍 A new spin on the madeleine - 🔑 New bar openings - 🍹 New menus - 🌾 A mixology technique - 🏆 International competitions And so much more! 💌 Did someone forward you this newsletter? If you like the content, feel free to subscribe directly on [jiggerdaily.com](https://jiggerdaily.com/)! --- ## 🍰 When Amaretto Reinvents Itself as a Next-Generation Madeleine [![](https://barnews.fr/content/images/2024/12/adriatico-bianco-madeleine-2-cocktail.jpg)](https://distil.link/adriatico-madeleine?ref=jiggerdaily.com) In partnership with [****Adriatico**](https://distil.link/adriatico-madeleine?ref=jiggerdaily.com). If you think Amaretto always goes with *Sour*, here’s something that will make you think again! Imagine **Proust** savoring his famous madeleine... in cocktail form! That’s exactly what the **Lausanne Cocktail Bar** set out to do, with an original recipe that blends [**Adriatico** *Bianco*](https://distil.link/adriatico-bianco?ref=jiggerdaily.com) (a white almond liqueur from Puglia at 16% ABV) with fresh pineapple and mandarin for a modern (and vegan 🌱) twist you won’t soon forget. Definitely worth a try! [Discover the recipe](https://distil.link/adriatico-madeleine?ref=jiggerdaily.com) ALCOHOL ABUSE IS DANGEROUS FOR YOUR HEALTH. DRINK RESPONSIBLY. --- ## 🍸 On the Bar Scene [![](https://barnews.fr/content/images/size/w2000/2024/12/cambridge-public-house-nicolas-goradesky.jpg)](https://jiggerdaily.com/cambridge-public-house-nicolas-goradesky-cocktail-menu/) ### Behind the counter at the Cambridge Public House, with Nicolas Goradesky The **Cambridge Public House** is among the most internationally renowned Parisian bars. For **Jigger Daily**, **Nicolas Goradesky**, its bar manager, discussed the specifics of its cocktail menu, his relationship with the **Little Red Door** since [it was acquired](https://jiggerdaily.com/barnews-05-bar-trends-summer-flavors-sustainable-tips/), and the bar’s steady rise in the [**50 Best Bars**](https://jiggerdaily.com/best-bars-2024-handshake-speakeasy-mexico/) – [Read more](https://jiggerdaily.com/cambridge-public-house-nicolas-goradesky-cocktail-menu/) ### New menus - The **CopperBay Lancaster** has created a new festive menu called *“A Christmas in Provence”*. It features original creations inspired by the 13 Provençal Christmas desserts, including *Pompe à huile*, *Nougat*, and *Mendiant* – [Source](https://www.hotel-lancaster.com/download/132033?ref=jiggerdaily.com) - The Parisian bar specializing in draft cocktails **The Honey Moon** has unveiled a new autumn menu, featuring all-new recipes plus classic cocktails with a new twist on tap – [Source](https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/12/the-honey-moon-unveils-seasonal-menu/?ref=jiggerdaily.com) - Still in the capital, **Golden Promise** has introduced a new menu, *Synergies*, created in collaboration with the gourmet restaurant **ERH** (French-Japanese fusion cuisine). They’re serving 6 mini-format cocktails, each paired with an amuse-bouche – [Source](https://barnews.fr/golden-promise-menu-synergies/?ref=jiggerdaily.com) ![](https://distilnews.fr/content/images/2024/11/gp24-killingmesoftly-tofu-_c_la-maison-du-whisky.jpg) ### Openings - **Fridge** has opened a new venue in Rouen. Others are apparently planned. Stay tuned! – [Source](https://www.instagram.com/p/DDAYdpVAWls/?ref=jiggerdaily.com) - **Ben Tyler**, formerly of **Little Red Door** and **La Mezcaleria**, has opened a new cocktail bar specializing in mezcal with his partner **Dia** in the Sentier district of Paris: **Dealer**. This new spot offers 9 signature cocktails designed to make mezcal more approachable – [Source](https://www.businessmarches.com/dealer-nouveau-bar-ben-tyler-vous-faire-aimer-mezcal/?ref=jiggerdaily.com) - A new coffee shop/cocktail club concept has launched in South Pigalle (Paris), led by [**Pierre Marquet**](https://www.instagram.com/elpotionpapi/?ref=jiggerdaily.com): **Carlota**. Opening at 8:30 a.m., the venue offers a hybrid experience throughout the day, with signature cocktails, specialty coffee, and shareable dishes – [Source](https://www.businessmarches.com/pigalle-bar-carlota-reunit-coffee-shop-bar-cocktails/?ref=jiggerdaily.com) - **William Fior** and **Hugo Simonet**, formerly of **Bar Chaumont**, have unveiled a brand-new spot called **Bonsoir Bonsoir** (33 Rue Saint-Maur / 101 Rue du Chemin Vert in the 11th arrondissement) – [Source](https://www.instagram.com/p/DCpIe8ZNaQ7/?ref=jiggerdaily.com) ### Coming soon - **Bisou** is preparing to open a new establishment near Canal St. Martin, where it plans to offer (among other things) bottled takeaway cocktails. Its opening is scheduled for next spring – [Source](https://www.instagram.com/p/DC6oxTNMmdc?ref=jiggerdaily.com) - **Alex Kratena** (**Tayēr + Elementary**) is working on opening a new “spectacular” hotel bar in Barcelona. He’s currently recruiting a full team in anticipation of the launch! – [Source](https://www.instagram.com/p/DCo8m3KtJ1j?ref=jiggerdaily.com) - In a recent interview, **Nico de Soto** announced his intention to relaunch his London bar **Wacky Wombat** with a new concept aligned with the **Daroco** restaurant in which it’s located. However, this reopening won’t take place before next March – [Source](https://barmagazine.com/nico-de-soto/?ref=jiggerdaily.com) ### Awards - The bar [**Povera**](https://jiggerdaily.com/maxime-potfer-new-bar-povera-nice/) (Nice) has been recognized as *Best Author’s Bar 2025* by **Le Fooding** – [Source](https://www.instagram.com/p/DCl7mc%5FADj7?ref=jiggerdaily.com) 🎙️ Speaking of awards: ****DistilCast** delved into the matter by closely analyzing how the ****50 Best Bars**, ****Top 500 Bars**, ****Pinnacle Guide**, ****Spirited Awards** and others work, as well as their results. If you’d like to explore the topic with us, it’s available on [YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Deezer, and more](https://distilnews.fr/bar-awards-50-best-top-500-pinnacle/?ref=jiggerdaily.com)! --- ## 🚀 2025 Trends ![](https://barnews.fr/content/images/2024/12/australian-venue-co-2.jpg) - **Bacardi** has released its 6th annual cocktail trends report for the coming year. According to its findings, the *Mojito* is set to once again be the most-ordered cocktail in the world in 2025 (a spot it lost last year to [*Gin & Tonic*](https://barnews.fr/infographie-tendances-cocktails-2024/?ref=jiggerdaily.com)). Meanwhile, coffee is the flavor favored by bartenders, and tequila and mezcal are the spirits they’re most interested in (77% and 66% respectively). Another key takeaway: in France, 25% of young adults now prefer low-alcohol cocktails – [Report](https://d3bbd6es2y3ctk.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/12152833/Bacardi-Cocktail-Trends-Report-2025.pdf?ref=jiggerdaily.com) / [Infographic](https://d3bbd6es2y3ctk.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/12152949/Bacardi-Cocktail-Trends-Report-2025-Infographic.pdf?ref=jiggerdaily.com) - The Kentucky-based beverage development company **Flavorman** has also unveiled its predictions for next year, highlighting the rise of exotic flavors like coconut, papaya, and dragon fruit, as well as further growth of the *“sober curious”* movement driving no/low and mocktail offerings – [Source](https://theshout.com.au/beverage-trend-predictions-for-2025/?ref=jiggerdaily.com) - A sign of the category’s expansion in Australia: **Australian Venue Co** (which operates over 200 venues across the country and New Zealand) has converted 20% of its beer taps into taps for ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails. Indeed, according to data from **CGA by NIQ**, 49% of Australian consumers now opt for these types of beverages when going out (vs. 39% a year ago) – [Source](https://drinksdigest.com/2024/11/26/avc-swaps-its-beer-taps-for-draught-rtds/?ref=jiggerdaily.com) - **Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I** (**AB InBev**) conducted a study of 2,000 British adults regarding alcohol consumption over the holidays. The findings show that 78% of Gen Zers plan to start *Dry January* as soon as the year-end holidays begin, compared to just 6% of Baby Boomers who plan not to drink during Christmas – [Source](https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2024/12/03/uk-consumers-rethink-december-drinking-plans/?ref=jiggerdaily.com) --- [![](https://barnews.fr/content/images/2024/11/ice-cube-co-banniere-glacon.jpg)](https://distil.link/icecubeco?ref=jiggerdaily.com) --- ## 🏆 Competitions Recent weeks have been filled with all kinds of finals. Notably: - The international final of the **Nikka Perfect Serve**, held on December 2 and 3 at the Parisian bar [**Fréquence**](https://jiggerdaily.com/frequence-paris-6th-anniversary-guillaume-quenza-story/), brought together 15 participants selected during national qualifiers throughout the year in Europe, North America, and Asia. After two intense days of competition, **Miley Kendrick** (**Tiki Hideway**, Leeds) emerged victorious in this 13th edition – [Source](https://barnews.fr/nikka-perfect-serve-2024-miley-kendrick/?ref=jiggerdaily.com) - Another Brit, **Ned Ratcliffe**, won the **The Bartenders Society** competition, ahead of **Justin Levaughn** (USA) and **Filipe Manuel Assis Sustelo** (Portugal). The day before, the French final was won by **Yoann Peffer**, followed by **Stanislas Stomma** and **Benoît Guerin** – [Source](https://barnews.fr/the-bartenders-society-palmares-2024/?ref=jiggerdaily.com) - **Rory Sorrell** (UK again) won the *Meister Hunter* competition by **Jägermeister**, which took place in London after attracting 154 participants from 5 European countries. He finished ahead of **Laurie Howells** and **Marian Hughes**, who came in second and third respectively – [Source](https://www.instagram.com/p/DCTzwuQMGlt/?ref=jiggerdaily.com) - The **Monin Cup 2024** concluded with the victory of South Korean **Juseong Park**, followed by **Adam Bohunek** (Czech Republic) and **Luke Jackson** (Netherlands) – [Source](https://www.instagram.com/p/DDKlX2ZM6Z0/?ref=jiggerdaily.com) - Finally, the **Calva Club** also announced its results a few days ago: **Julien Achille** (**Boubalé**) claimed the top spot in the 2024 edition, ahead of **Luc Litschgi** (**Carry Nation**) – [Source](https://www.instagram.com/p/DDP2p3GN6-g/?ref=jiggerdaily.com) 🎙️ To go deeper into the topic of cocktail competitions, ****DistilCast** also recently devoted an episode to it! It’s available now [on all podcast platforms](https://distilnews.fr/concours-cocktails-competitions-bartenders/?ref=jiggerdaily.com)! --- ## 🧪 Mixology ### Sushi Negroni? If you’re looking for creative ways to twist your next *Negroni* (or even your *Martinis* or *Old Fashioneds*), **Punch** highlighted a *“rice washing”* technique popularized by New York bartender **Leanne Favre**. It involves mixing your spirit with lightly rinsed raw sushi rice to absorb some of its starch and give the cocktail a silky texture – [Source](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs8-o-sgQQd/?ref=jiggerdaily.com) --- ## 📚 To see, read, or listen ![](https://barnews.fr/content/images/2024/12/kwant-mayfair-1.jpg) ### Kwãnt 2.0 To wrap up on an inspiring note, **Erik Lorincz** posted videos on Instagram showcasing the open island/station of his **Kwãnt Mayfair** bar in London, explaining how they were designed with both the guest experience and the bartenders’ comfort in mind – [Video 1](https://www.instagram.com/p/DCgqGBhNBX3?ref=jiggerdaily.com) / [Video 2](https://www.instagram.com/p/DCjY4HqNMKC/?ref=jiggerdaily.com) --- ## 💌 That's all folks! That’s all for today! 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