Cocktail Professor

THE IMPORTANCE OF AN ICE PROGRAM.  Ice is the universal ingredient in over 90% of drinks, that is why we at Cocktail Professor pay a lot of attention to it. Ice not only keeps your drink perfectly chilled, but it also transforms the texture of the cocktail over time. As the ice melts and the drink gets colder, different flavors are highlighted, enhancing the overall experience. Ice not only keeps your drink perfectly chilled, but it also transforms the texture of the cocktail over time. As the ice melts and the drink gets colder, different flavors are highlighted, enhancing the overall experience. Ice is driven by the triangle of aesthetics, culinary impact, and temperature control. A well-crafted ice program ensures that each cocktail is not only visually appealing but also delivers a consistent and delightful taste from the first sip to the last. In all our bar consultancy projects, Cocktail Professor takes a comprehensive approach to developing a qualitative ice program. From seamlessly integrating ice solutions into the bar design to selecting the best equipment and trusted suppliers to guarantee purity and the best quality, we ensure every step is planned. Developing drinks that maximize the impact of high-quality ice. Check out this video of a chainsaw cutting through a massive block of clear ice. This is just one step in our process to reduce the ice to the perfect size and shape for your glass. Imagine the impact of such pristine ice in your cocktails! Bring your bar to the next level with our bar consultancy services. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you create the perfect cocktail experience: www.cocktailprofessor.com.

A digital sketch of the upcoming (back) bar design for CTZN project in San Diego, where we've reimagined the concept of an island bar to create not just a functional space, but a true conversation piece. At Studio Numen and Cocktail Professor, we believe in crafting luxury hospitality spaces that invite guests to connect and tell unforgettable stories. Our island bar invites guests to interact with bartenders and experience the craftsmanship behind every drink. The bar is functional, allowing bartenders to access bottles from all sides, and serves as a stunning focal point. We use the lighting as the silent storyteller in the bar design, shaping the narrative of the venue from dawn to dusk. On feature in the island bar is a bottle-stairs that has spirits displayed spiralled around it, each step illuminated with LED lights illuminating the craft spirit bottles, turning them into a beautiful art piece and creating a mesmerizing visual effect. Positioned at the heart of the bar, this ‘art’ serves as a conversation starter for guests and bartenders alike. Underneath the stairs, we've incorporated storage for our exquisite craft glassware, which is also lit up to let them shine and sparkle. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project! 🥂 We'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback on our design. Feel free to reach out to us at info@cocktailprofessor.com (Premium Bar Consultancy) or info@studio-numen.com (Hospitality Concept + Design) or visit our website at www.cocktailprofessor.com or www.studio-numen.com to learn more about our projects and services. Let's create unforgettable stories together! #bardesign #hospitalitydesign #barconcept

OFF THE WALL: BREAKING BOUNDARIES IN CRAFT COCKTAILS. “Off the wall”, a phrase used to describe something unconventional or unexpected, a mantra for those pushing the boundaries of flavor, presentation, and experience. Cocktail culture has always had its classics: the Old Fashioned, the Negroni, the Manhattan. But today’s craft cocktail movement thrives on the unexpected. Fat-washed spirits, acid corrected juices, savoury infusions, and ingredients that, a decade ago, would have seemed out of place behind the bar. Cocktails that have unique presentations, are clarified, completely carbonated, change color, or arrive disguised as something else—these are the kinds of drinks that turn a night out into an experience. Being “off the wall” in craft cocktails isn’t about gimmicks; it’s about reimagining flavor, challenging expectations, and creating something that surprises and delights. Whether it’s using high tech machinery like rotovaps, or simply drawing inspiration from local flavors, it’s about creating the drinks and stories that result in memorable moments for guests. Check out Cocktail Professor for more about this! #barconcept #bardesign #barconsultancy #bartraining

Soon! A sophisticated brand-new cocktail lounge, Melrose, will open its doors this winter in Houston, Texas. Cocktail Professor collaborates with Melrose for the new cocktail program. The cocktail menu will be a blend of surprising riffs on classics with a dose of nostalgia. A refined and refreshing cocktail list celebrating nature’s flavor and color palette with ingredients like kumquat, grilled blood peaches, caramelized figs, shiso leaves, clarified bell pepper, and other innovative ingredients. Eye-catching and delicious. Drawing inspiration from the wide range of flavors and colors you can find in nature, you will find natural art pieces in a glass. 'Caviar & Champagne' combines the rich notes of over-ripe bananas with the warm notes of the cachaca and a pinch of balsamico caviar. A passionfruit + kumquat Margarita with our signature salt rim, and a 'grilled peach + orange blossom Margarita'. Here’s a sneak peek. Interested to know more about the upcoming opening or about our bar design consultancy? Please don’t hesitate to contact us at www.cocktailprofessor.com

Soon! A sophisticated brand-new cocktail lounge, Melrose, will open its doors this winter in Houston, Texas. Cocktail Professor collaborates with Melrose for the new cocktail program. The cocktail menu will be a blend of surprising riffs on classics with a dose of nostalgia. A refined and refreshing cocktail list celebrating nature’s flavor and color palette with ingredients like kumquat, grilled blood peaches, caramelized figs, shiso leaves, clarified bell pepper, and other innovative ingredients. Eye-catching and delicious. Drawing inspiration from the wide range of flavors and colors you can find in nature, you will find natural art pieces in a glass. The Houston’s Botanical G&T features an enchanting green hue from the infusion of fresh herbs and is presented with a small bouquet of edible flowers and pea + cucumber cress for fresh aromas. The Strawberry + Fig riff on an aperitivo is presented with abstract shapes of these fruits made out of upcycled fruit leathers of figs with cardamom and strawberries with roses. And Mary's Sister is a super clear + light drink with vegetable notes of clarified bell pepper and beet water. Think about a more elegant sister of a Bloody Mary. Here’s a sneak peek. Interested to know more about the upcoming opening or about our bar design consultancy? Please don’t hesitate to contact us at www.cocktailprofessor.com

BOTANICAL BAR DESIGN. Bars are getting more concept driven. While restaurants have long explored a wide variety of styles, levels, and cuisines, bars are still in the early stages of embracing truly immersive and innovative concepts. Bars have just as much potential to push boundaries when it comes to design, storytelling, and atmosphere. Starting with a strong concept and thoughtfully executing it down to the finest details is what sets a bar apart. When every element aligns - interior design, bar layout, and the overall guest experience - it creates a seamless and memorable space. It’s the details that make the difference. Studio Numen is our sister design agency with who we crafted a botanical bar concept for Marriott Global Design Asia Pacific, designed to reconnect people with nature. We merged nature-inspired aesthetics with an adventurous, craft-driven bar atmosphere to spark curiosity and exploration. The bar itself feels like stepping into a lush, immersive garden. Cocktail stations are integrated with built-in plant wells, while the back bar serves as a stunning botanical laboratory where flavors are explored and enhanced, right in front of the guests. It’s a space where design, nature, and craft bartending come together in perfect harmony. At Studio Numen, we combine our deep bar experience with design expertise to bring concepts like this to life—balancing functionality with storytelling, and ensuring every detail delivers on the vision. If you’re looking to create a bar concept that leaves a lasting impression, we’d love to share our approach and ideas. Let’s elevate your space. #Bardesign #botanicalbar #cocktailbardesign #barbotan #hospitalityentrepreneur #hospitalitydesign #studionumen #cocktailprofessor #designdevelopment #hoteldesign #preopening #5starhoteldesign

EXPLORING RASPBERRIES. Raspberries, with their vibrant color and balance of sweet-tart flavors, are one of our favorite fruits to use in craft cocktails. To truly maximize their potential behind the bar, we can borrow techniques from the kitchen, where extracting, preserving, and enhancing flavors is an art form. From muddling fresh raspberries to create a bright, fruit-forward drink, to making raspberry syrups, coulis, shrubs, or infusions that capture and intensify their flavor, the possibilities are endless. Techniques like maceration (soaking the fruit in sugar to draw out juices) or using raspberries as a source of acid in cocktails can unlock a new dimension of flavor. Raspberry juice, with its natural tartness, can be a creative substitute for traditional acids like lemon or lime juice, adding both balance and a subtle fruit note to drinks. Clarification methods can also transform raspberry syrups or juices into a crystal-clear ingredient, offering flavor without the pulp. One of our favorite classic cocktails where raspberries shine is the Clover Club. This pre-Prohibition drink combines raspberry syrup (or muddled raspberries), gin, lemon juice, and egg white for a silky texture, creating a harmonious blend of tart, sweet, and botanical notes. It’s a beautiful celebration of the fruit—elegant, timeless, and refreshing. For one of our bar consultancy projects at Coppersmith Bar, we reimagined this classic, blending raspberry with rhubarb for an added layer of complexity and finishing it with freshly grated lemon peel on top. The result is a Clover Club that’s familiar yet elevated, offering a perfect harmony of flavors. If you’re looking to elevate your bar’s cocktail program, explore fresh techniques, or craft unique menu offerings, we’d love to collaborate. Reach out to us to see how we can bring creativity, expertise, and results to your venue. Let’s shake things up together!

The new cocktail lounge Melrose is set to open soon in Houston, Texas. Cocktail Professor is at the moment working diligently to perfect every flavor and prepare for all the bar training sessions. Melrose’s cocktail program will feature refined riffs on classic drinks, infused with a touch of nostalgia. Each cocktail is a refreshing blend of innovation and tradition. In these pictures, we’re conceptualizing the Berry Aperativo: a contemporary twist on a classic aperitif, blending house-made fig and strawberry agave, gin infused with cardamom and roses, Campari, and vermouth. If you like to stay tuned about the opening, follow Melrose on Instagram (@melrosehtx)! Interested to know more about the upcoming opening or about our bar design consultancy, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

CULINARY DESIGN. At Studio Numen, we take a holistic approach to hospitality design, integrating interior, branding, and culinary elements. Our global team of top chefs and bar innovators creates unique, multi-sensory food and beverage experiences tailored to each venue’s style, theme, and location. With in-house interior, branding, and culinary designers, we ensure seamless synergy and innovation. Every detail works together harmoniously, resulting in a balanced and aesthetically pleasing outcome. Discover the Studio Numen difference—where meticulous design creates unforgettable guest experiences: www.studio-numen.com #CulinaryDesign #HospitalityDesign #InteriorDesign #BrandingDesign #MultisensoryExperience #InnovativeDesign #LuxuryHospitality #DesignHarmony #BespokeDesign #CreativeSpaces #GlobalChefs #UniqueExperiences #DesignSynergy #PremiumHospitality #StudioNumen

BRAND ACTIVATION (0% ABV). Cocktail Professor proudly developed a signature non-alcoholic cocktail for Porsche AG, crafted to embody the quality and innovation of the Porsche brand. Originally created as a ‘give-away’ package for Porsche’s most loyal customers, this cocktail also served as an immersive experience at their event, telling the brand’s story in a unique and memorable way. Our approach translates Porsche’s brand values into a distinctive drinking experience. Champagne sparkles symbolize prestige, while quirky lavender bitters and tonka beans reflect creativity and a passion for detail. These ingredients create unexpectedly profound tasting notes in a non-alcoholic beverage. The agave and vinegar base adds a sporty touch. The cocktail is a striking fire-red, garnished with a red-yellow twist made from recycled lemon peel and watermelon fruit leather. This garnish, with its iconic shape, symbolizes the flaming Porsche engine. 0% Agave spirit infused with tonka beans // Watermelon-Champagne Shrub // Lavender bitters At Cocktail Professor, we specialize in creating signature drinks that not only taste exceptional but also tell your brand’s story. Let us help you activate your brand with a custom cocktail experience that leaves a lasting impression: www.cocktailprofessor.com.