15. July 2026
Bols Cocktail Battle 2026
On 29 June, the Swiss final of the Bols Cocktail Battle 2026 took place at the Tales Bar in Zurich. The finalists presented impressive cocktail creations of the highest standard and gave a stunning display of their skills.
🥇 1st place: Raphael Gloor – Bar Capitol, Lucerne
🥈 2nd place: Ramiro Smith – The Seven Spirits Bar, Grindelwald
🥉 3rd place: Gabriel Aeschbach – Blaupause, Basel
Congratulations to the winners and a huge thank you to all the participants, the judging panel and everyone who made this fantastic event possible. It was an inspiring afternoon full of creativity, passion and first-class bar culture.
The highlight: Amsterdam calls
The Bols Cocktail Battle 2026 was all about the low-alcohol trend and was inspired by the iconic party vibes of past decades. Bartenders from various countries, including Switzerland, were invited to submit their creative cocktail ideas and take part in the local final. Raphael Gloor, the winner of the Swiss final, will travel to Amsterdam in September for Cocktail Fever. There, two inspiring days await him at the House of Bols, as well as the chance to exchange ideas with the best bartenders from around the world.
