Who Are Bar Designed For? A Conversation with Behind Bars
Who are bars designed for and why does it matter? This and more were discussed when Behind Bars founder Alex Ruas and Designer Samantha MacRae joined Campari Academy for a conversation in their Oslo office. As the needs of the modern bartender evolves, so does the need for flexible solutions when it comes to bar design.
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Last Orders by Mona GallosiFor the final installment of our Negroni Week Movies, let’s leave the floor to our top Argentinian bartender. Who but Mona Gallosi to end these incredible cinematic stories? The perfect femme fatale bartender in her Last Orders. In the style of a classic black-and-white film noir (but letting the Campari bottle and cocktail stand out […]
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The Curious Life Of The Travelling Bartender by Joe SchofieldIf you’ve read the prior article, you might recognize the protagonist of this short movie, the colorful Joe Schofield (who played the unidentified man in Millie’s short film)! In his vignette, The Curious Life of the Travelling Bartender, Joe is the main character in this typical Wes Anderson style and aesthetic. Maniacally symmetrical framings, bizarre […]
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For Your Eyes Only By Millie TangLet’s dive into a genre which places itself between thriller and action movie, the classic 60s spy movie with the one and only Millie Tang, acting as the main protagonist and spy bartender. For Your Eyes Only is a stylish espionage caper in which Millie is sitting outside an Italian Café reading a newspaper, but […]
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The Bitter Truth by Tiffanie BarriereMovies and cocktails tell extraordinary stories, which come alive when movie directors and bartenders’ creative fire is lightened up. Both are thrill seeker, searching for emotions for people to feel. Our Negroni Week movie campaign starts with the first short movie: The Bitter Truth, a modern thriller by Tiffanie Barriere. In this thrilling scene inspired […]
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Meet the Global Campari Red HandsRed Hand is not just one individual, Red Hand is a concept, a legend to behold. However, Red Hand is not anyone: knowledge, experience, wisdom and passion are some of the distinctive characteristics which a Red Hand needs to have. This is what drove the Global Campari Red Hands 2024 when they were asked to […]
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Discover the Global Campari Red Hands ProgramWhat do a bartender and a movie director have in common? The inspiration to create something unique, which can come from everything that lights up one’s creative fire. This is what happens to bartenders and movie directors. Both let themselves be inspired by the world and people around them, by what they’ve experienced, by their […]
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The (new) Ice AgeThe most important (and underrated) ingredient of them all: ice had a fascinating history before entering the world of mixology. Today it’s the subject of deep and ever-evolving experimentation – we explore its possibilities
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Are Purpose-driven Spirits the Future, the Past or Something else Entirely?When was the last time you saw a new traditional gin get launched and got excited about it? I thought as much. As much as we love the juniper-based spirit, these days, something as perfunctory as a traditional spirit with no discernible difference will, sadly, arrive lacklustre. That’s because the world of spirits making has […]
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What Goes Into Designing - Brand Identity with Kristen MillarOur “What Goes Into Designing” series will introduce you to the designers and creatives behind the tools to success for any hospitality business. Through their own words they will share their expertise and give you an insight into what their work is all about. Learn first-hand from our experts as they give you their best […]
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Simon Ford - How to Create a BrandDiscover every detail you'll need to cover, for you to achieve the perfect brand creation. Here's our chat with Simon Ford
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Extracting flavour series: Breaking down how supercritical fluid extraction worksIn the fourth instalment of our series on extracting flavour, head distiller and co-founder of Hepple Spirits Company Chris Garden explains how Hepple uses supercritical fluid extraction to extract juniper oil Supercritical fluid extraction is used in many industries, from the fragrance industry through to the pharmaceutical industry. By applying high pressure and temperature to […]
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How Bartenders Think, When Designing Bar ToolsVery often, technology (and micro-technology even more) is not taken seriously when considering what elements goes into making the perfect drink. Of course, no serious drinking can take place without the best ingredients or skillfull technique, but the choice of tools you use to create those concoctions, also play a huge role. What are the […]