Kalamansi & Smoke

Mixology can be technical. However, with Simone Caporale, it becomes above all an experience. Indeed, each cocktail is designed to evoke emotion, where every detail—flavor, texture, and presentation—contributes to a truly unique moment.
Simone Caporale is an Italian bartender and mixologist, widely recognized as one of the most influential figures in the global cocktail industry. Based in Barcelona, he embodies a modern, creative, and guest-focused approach to mixology.
Formerly of the legendary Artesian Bar at The Langham London—multiple times ranked among the World’s Best Bars—he made a lasting impact on the industry through his innovative and accessible vision of cocktails.
Today, he is the co-founder of Sips in Barcelona, a bar consistently ranked among the best in the world. As a result, Simone Caporale continues to develop a style of mixology centered on the guest experience. His goal is simple: to make every cocktail memorable, without ever making it complex to understand.
His universe is built on a distinctive approach to mixology that is:

creative
playful
elegant

A perfect balance between showmanship, precision, and emotion.