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Inside SIPS: Simone Caporale on the #1 Bar in the World and the Power of Play
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In this episode, Shawn Soole sits down with Simone Caporale, a global cocktail luminary behind SIPS Barcelona and the storied Boadas Cocktails bar in Barcelona. Simone shares his deep insights into preserving legacy, inspiring creativity, and bridging classic technique with modern innovation in the cocktail world.
What You’ll Learn
- Simone’s journey from international bartending stages to founding SIPS Barcelona
- The heritage and spirit of Boadas Cocktails—Barcelona’s oldest cocktail bar
- How tradition and creativity co-exist in menu building and training
- The importance of mentorship, bar culture, and cross-cultural exchange
- Live Q&A: navigating trends, preserving authenticity, and shaping the future of hospitality
Timestamp Highlights
- 00:02:30 – Starting path: Simone’s early career and vision for SIPS
- 00:15:00 – Behind the bar at Boadas: history, technique, and atmosphere
- 00:30:00 – Balancing reverence for classics with contemporary cocktail design
- 00:42:00 – Live Q\&A: challenges in tradition-forward venues and bar education
- 01:00:00+ – What’s next: global collaboration, events, and creative direction
Who It’s For
Bartenders, beverage directors, bar owners, and cocktail aficionados yearning to explore how legacy and innovation can guide the future of hospitality.
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