The 1960s. A decade of timeless style. Of colorful and irreverent art.Of music that changed the world. And cocktails that defined an era.Bartenders are invited to go back to the drawing board and create a cocktail inspired by the 60s.

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From la Dolce Vita to London’s mod style, to the bright lights of Las Vegas, the electric charisma of Elvis Presley, the rise of the Beatles, international screen icons, and the first nights in New York’s cocktail clubs. A decade of change— that brought with it a new wave of mixology: bold styles, reimagined classics, and a taste for aesthetics, theatre, and creative freedom

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GLOBAL FINAL





2025 WINNERS Image describing the international winner: BARTENDER MILEY KENDRICK, born in the UK. Today her creations can be enjoyed at Call Lane Social in Leeds, Yorkshire. The cocktail that won her gold in the 7th edition of The Vero Bartender Global Final is called 'Through the Wormhole': an ode to a sustainable future where people can eat and drink insects, which, as Miley says, 'are absolutely delicious when infused in alcohol.' Includes main ingredient descriptions. Image describing the Italian winner: BARTENDER ALICE MUSSO, born in Velletri in 1995. Today she can be met at Drink Kong and Nite Kong in Rome. Her 'Cronosphere' is a journey to the future with destination 2165: low alcohol, organic products, low sugar content, and exotic ingredients that in 140 years could become locally sourced. Includes main ingredient descriptions.