Highlights of the eighth edition of the high-quality mixology festival organized and directed by Paola Mencarelli
FIRENZE – Florence Cocktail Week returns to Florence, April 7th to 13th, to promote the culture of responsible and conscious drinking, highlighting high-quality mixology of Tuscany in the best 60 Cocktail Bars and Hotel Bars in Florence.
The 2025 edition of the event, conceived and directed by Paola Mencarelli with the Patronage of the Municipality of Florence and the support of the Destination Florence Foundation, will take place in the Tuscan capital from April 7th to 13th, 2025. The week-long series of events will highlight the city’s, region’s, and Italy’s signature mixology, its professionals, and its emerging talents.
The main format follows that of previous years and other Italian Cocktail Weeks by Paola Mencarelli. It will be a week to explore the city’s top cocktail bars through exclusive FCW Cocktail Lists, as well as through widespread events, masterclasses, product tastings, presentations, and guest shifts with both Italian and international guests. All of this will unfold throughout different times of the day, from Brunch to Night Shift.
“If Italian Cocktail Weeks, with Florence Cocktail Week, Tuscany Cocktail Week, Venice Cocktail Week, Cortina Cocktail Weekend, and Amalfi Coast Cocktail Week, has become a brand, it is thanks to Florence itself -the city where it all started in 2016- the support of important institutions like the Four Seasons Hotel and Locale, who were the first to believe in the event, and the enthusiasm of all the bartenders who have participated over the years,” says Paola Mencarelli. “To keep the energy and curiosity alive, I always enjoy revisiting the format, introducing new elements, and changing things that, over time, could become monotonous. To create unique and stimulating events, it is important to follow and anticipate trends, thus providing new ideas for professionals in the industry and the general public.”
FCW is a tailor-made event, with several common points with the other ICWs, but in 2025, it focuses on the unique features of the local community and the talent of bartenders from Florence and all of Tuscany. It will explore the cocktails created specifically for the event through an itinerary that includes the 60 participating venues + 1 Special Coming Soon.
Florence Cocktail Week is a week full of content for enthusiasts, connoisseurs, and industry professionals. Dedicated Cocktail Lists, Masterclasses, Brunch, Aperitifs, Pop-Up Bars from Tuscany Cocktail Week and Italian Cocktail Weeks, as well as Guest Shifts with Local, National, and International Guests; in addition to cultural initiatives, recreational activities, and experiences aimed at a novice audience, designed to bring the general public closer to thoughtful and high-quality mixology.
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