Genevans, get ready! The Geneva Cocktail Week is back for a third edition from 24 to 30 September!

After a sophomore year assembling two dozen participating bars, the Geneva Cocktail Week organizers have refined their concept. The list is now narrowed down to a dozen true cocktail bars (in my humble opinion), with the likes of Little Barrel, the two Black Sheep (Etuves and Rive), Bottle Brothers, the brand new Casa Tiki, Voodoo Reyes, Dynastie or le Verre à Monique.

Throughout the week, bartenders from Paris, London, Marseille, Zurich, Basel and Barcelona will take over some of the participating bars. Bistro 23 will also host a special food pairing dinner with Zacapa rum. The Geneva Cocktail Week will conclude with a two-day special pop-up of all the bars and a bartender contest at PAV.

Here is a day by day overview of the Geneva Cocktail Week’s events.

Monday 24 September

Mr. Barber: Warm up Party

Tuesday 25 September

Black Sheep Etuves: Tropical Night with Appleton Rum. The latest addition to the Black Sheep family, Casa Tiki, will take over to introduce itself to Geneva’s cocktail lovers.

Bottle Brothers: Let yourself immerse in the Alice in Wonderland universe.

Casa Tiki: From 3 pm tp 5pm, masterclass with Colombian rum La Hechicera and Laura Fiasco, co-founder of the brand, followed by a bar take over by Nikita Mazzoni from Dynastie in Geneva’s Old Town and a special menu around La Hechicera.

Little Barrel: On the occasion of the launch of the new Campari Cask Tales, enjoy a retro jazzy night under the Prohibition theme in the intimate setting of Little Barrel. A little surprise awaits those who will play along with the Prohibition dress code.

Manhattan: Alex Peyraud, brand ambassador for Rémy Cointreau and the 4th Dimension, will mix some classic cocktails from 18:00 onwards.

Mr. Barber: Katalin Bene from Voodoo Reyes and Diageo World Class Switzerland 2018 Champion will present a selection of cocktails of her imagination.

Wednesday 26 September

Bistrot 23: Caribbean night with Cuban, Venezuelan and Caribbean ron based cocktails prepared by Bacardi brand ambassador Hasan Sivrikaya. Also food pairing dinner with Zacapa rons. Upon reservation, 14 participants max.

Black Sheep Etuves: Jameson (Irish whiskey) and Peroni (Italian beer) night with brand ambassador, Michel Schafer.

Black Sheep Rive: From 3pm to 4.30 pm, Thomas Dakin gin masterclass with brand ambassador Alix Walker.

Bottle Brothers: Let yourself immerse in the Alice in Wonderland universe.

Casa Tiki: Discover the universe of Marseille’s famous speakeasy bar, Carry Nation. Guest bartender Luc Litschgi will seize the opportunity to prepare cocktails with Ferroni spirits, another Marseille staple.

Dynastie: Special takeover by Aris Makris, head bartender at Le Syndicat in Paris. True to the spirit of Le Syndicat which serves only French products, Aris will prepare cocktails made with calvados, gin, and other spirits from French producer Christian Drouin.

Little Barrel: Chloé Merz from Angel’s Share in Basel and winner of the Chivas Masters Switzerland 2018 will showcase some of her recipes in Geneva’s house of rum.

Mr.Barber: Ladies and gentlemen, bring out your boxer shorts for the Apero Calbar Night! Thierry Malikian from Parisian bar Le Calbar will treat you with Wild Turkey libations. In case you need an explanation about the dress code, Calbar is a word contraction of caleçon, the French word for boxer shorts, and bar.

Voodoo Reyes: from 6 to 9 PM, tasting and masterclass about Alata vermouth, a Swiss artisanal brand. In the evening, Vincent Dumesnil, Diageo brand ambassador for Switzerland, will join Katalin Bene, Diageo World Class Switzerland 2018 champion, behind the sticks.

Thursday 27 September

Bistrot 23: Food pairing dinner with Zacapa rons. Upon reservation, 14 participants max.

Black Sheep Etuves: if you haven’t tasted it yet, come and enjoy Le MOUTONOIR : The Family Gin, the gin created by the Black Sheep team.

Black Sheep Rive: Geneva’s first gintonería invites you to discover Gin Bisbino, a 100% organic gin made in Ticino.

Bottle Brothers: Let yourself immerse in the Alice in Wonderland universe. Special beer-based cocktails by Peroni Nastro Azzuro brand ambassador Federico Riezzo.

Casa Tiki: Spanish night with Dany Martin from Bobby’s Free in Barcelona and his Plantation rum cocktails.

Dynastie: From 1pm to 2pm, Diageo masterclass. From 7pm, enjoy tipples by the Best European Mixologist at the Mixology Bar Awards 2018 and head bartender at London’s Artesian bar, Remy Savage, and his bartender Eve Mignot.

Little Barrel: Kacper Dylak from bar Felix in Zurich will prepare original cocktails made with H.Theoria liqueurs. Launched last year, these liqueurs are inspired by the perfume industry.

Voodoo Reyes: Hasan Sivrikaya from Bacardi will bring a twist of originality to satisfy all moods and palates with his Mood cocktails.

Friday 28 September

Bistrot 23: Food pairing dinner with Zacapa rons. Upon reservation, 14 participants max.

Black Sheep Etuves: “The perfect rum” night with Mount Gay cocktails.

Black Sheep Rive: “Tonight we Tanqueray”, a special evening around Tanqueray gins with brand ambassador Vincent Dumesnil.

Bottle Brothers: Let yourself immerse in the Alice in Wonderland universe.

Casa Tiki: The first of two “Shaker & Friends” nights with a bar takeover by Matthias Aso from Chotto Matte in London.

Dynastie: “Bestial night” with Rémy Martin & Mount Gay cocktails by Juanillo Falcon Tornu & Stéphane Bella-Lucce from Bar Sauvage in Barcelona. Music by Joe Cabana, famous DJ in the Catalan capital.

Little Barrel: Gin & tonics amateurs will rejoice as Michael Schneider from Swiss Mountain Spring will be there to present his different tonics.

Mr.Barber: “Date with the stars” with cocktails made with Star of Bombay Sapphire gins, courtesy of brand ambassador Hasan Sivrikaya.

Voodoo Reyes: Discover Jägermeister new secret potion, Manifest.

Saturday 29 September

Black Sheep Etuves: Jäger night.

Bottle Brothers: Let yourself immerse in the Alice in Wonderland universe.

Casa Tiki: Second “Shaker & Friends” night with bar takeover by Matthias Aso from Chotto Matte in London.

PAV Bar: from 6pm to 1 am, pop ups by the Geneva Cocktail Week bars, open air clubbing with DJ Nikka and Brown’s. Book your one day or weekend pass on the Geneva Cocktail Week’s website.

Sunday 30 September

PAV Bar: from 1pm to 1 am, brunch, pop ups by the Geneva Cocktail Week bars, open air clubbing with DJ Nikka and Brown’s and, between 4pm and 9pm, bartender contest. Limited to professionals, this competition is organized by the Geneva Cocktail Week Association and Bar News, the magazine for the Swiss bar and beverage industry. Challenges measuring the skills, the technique, the creativity as well as the sensorial abilities of the participants will help define the six finalists. These will compete against eachother in a speed challenge, during which they will have to prepare a certain amount of cocktails in a limited time. Book your one day or weekend pass on the Geneva Cocktail Week’s website.

Also to note: All the aforementioned bars, as well as Mambo Club and Le Verre à Monique will offer special cocktails and mocktails at a discount price all throughout the Geneva Cocktail Week.

See you at the Geneva Cocktail Week!