Italicus Art of Aperitivo Challenge 2024

The winners of the Art of Italicus Aperitivo Challenge are announced!

Italicus has once again been on a quest to find the best art-inspired aperitivo cocktail and award its creator the coveted title of 'Italicus Bar Artist of the Year'. On 12 May 2024 at The Court bar, against the spectacular backdrop of Rome's colosseum, the 2024 global final took place.

Esmeralda Castrogiovanni, from Sips Drinkery, Barcelona, Spain has earned herself the prestigious title, along with an exclusive mentorship at Cafe La Trova with Julio Cabrera in Miami.

2nd place was Jan Križaj from Kavarna Moderna, Ljubljana, Slovenia.

3rd place was Stephanie Wullschleger from Herz Bar, Basel, Switzerland

Congratulations! To view the all the winners, finalists and their recipes click on their photos below.