Everything is set for the third edition of St. Moritz Cocktail Week, which will light up the best cocktail bars in Engadin from February 13th to 16th
From February 13th to 16th, St. Moritz will host the third edition of St. Moritz Cocktail Week, a key event in the world of mixology where quality cocktails, luxury, and elegance come together to celebrate the Pearl of Engadin.
Four days filled with eighteen events spread across more than twenty luxury venues, where signature mixology takes center stage with international guest shifts, après-ski in igloos, dance lunches on the slopes, art exhibitions, high-altitude brunches, a thrilling cocktail competition, and a closing party that will keep St. Moritz dancing late into the night.
“St. Moritz Cocktail Week is an event deeply rooted in the region, with extraordinary potential to grow over time. It will increasingly become a benchmark for those looking to experience luxury hospitality and high-end mixology at its finest. The bar counter will be the stage where mixology mastery comes to life, offering a unique experience of creativity, flavor, and refined conviviality,” says Annalisa Testa, journalist and founder of the Cocktail Week project in St. Moritz, Lake Como, and the new Taormina edition, which is scheduled for October 2nd-5th, 2025.
For this edition, the most prestigious hotels in the area confirm their participation. Among them, Badrutt’s Palace with the Renaissance Bar, a historic symbol of St. Moritz nightlife, and Anton’s Bar at Suvretta House. The Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski joins with its elegant Lobby Bar and the new Beluga Igloo, while the Grace Hotel La Margna will host the Grand Opening on Thursday, February 13, at the sophisticated N/5 – The Bar. Completing the list is the newly opened Beef Bar, a luxury restaurant that debuted earlier this season. Also participating are Kulm Hotel with its exclusive Kulm Country Club by Mauro Colagreco and the Grand Hotel Kronenhof in Pontresina. Among the new entries of this season is Hotel Giardino Mountain, a five-star property with a sophisticated charm. Other notable participants include the Carlton Bar und Bel Etage at Carlton Hotel, the Piano Bar at Hotel Schweizerhof, and Vic’s Bar at Reine Victoria. Beyond the hotels, the city’s finest cocktail bars and restaurants will also open their doors. These include the concept restaurants Balthazar and Balthazar Downtown, the Casino St. Moritz Bar, the Belmont Café – a new event participant – and the atmospheric James Turrell Room, a secret bar illuminated by a piece by the renowned artist. The experience is further enhanced by breathtaking high-altitude restaurant and cocktail bars, such as Paradiso, the Mountain Club with views of frozen lakes, White Marmot Restaurant & Bar, and the acclaimed Langosteria.
“A Work of Art”: The Theme Guiding This Edition’s Storytelling
Liquid art: mixology becomes an artistic expression, exploring flavors and textures while intertwining with culinary culture. A cocktail is a work of art that blends taste, aroma, texture, and aesthetics into a multisensory experience. This concept inspired the theme of St. Moritz Cocktail Week 2025: “A Work of Art.” Bartenders are invited to create a Signature Cocktail inspired by a work of art, telling a story and evoking emotions through colors, ingredients, and presentation. Each cocktail becomes a unique composition, a perfect balance of technique, innovation, and passion, turning every sip into a liquid masterpiece. Inspirations range from Giovanni Segantini’s evocative paintings, rooted in Pontresina, to Simon Berger’s hypnotic shattered glass portraits, Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Alpine landscapes, created during his visits to Engadin, and the pop creations of Susi and Ueli Berger, key figures in Swiss design history. Participants, drawing from Swiss and international art, will present their Signature Cocktails on February 16 before an esteemed jury: Riccardo Caione, Head Bartender of Salmon Guru Madrid – a bar featured in the World’s 50 Best Bars 2024 -, Penelope Vaglini, co-founder of Coqtail – for fine drinkers and Academy Chair for The World’s 50 Best Bars, Davide Diaferia, a prominent figure in the international bar scene and a longtime pillar of Drink Kong and Nite Kong in Rome, and Dirk Hany, owner of Bar am Wasser in Zurich. The competition’s setting will be a true work of art itself: Roth Bar, a fully functioning artistic bar designed by Björn, Oddur, and Einar Roth, son and grandsons of the Swiss-German artist Dieter Roth (1930-1998), and hosted at the Hauser & Wirth Gallery.
The Finest Spirits Partnering with St. Moritz Cocktail Week
A carefully curated selection of the best Swiss and international spirits, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, has generated increasing interest over the last three editions. For the first time, Gruppo Sanpellegrino joins the event as Official Water Partner. The premium fine dining waters, S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna, will accompany selected events, while Sanpellegrino Mixers will enhance cocktails with their signature Italian touch and high-quality ingredients, transforming each drink into a top-tier drinking experience. Returning as a Main Partner is Campari, the ultimate symbol of aperitivo culture. With its unmistakable ruby red color, intense aroma, and distinctive bitter taste, Campari represents a contemporary classic that has shaped mixology history. Also supporting the event since its first edition is Pernod Ricard Swiss, featuring a prestigious portfolio of premium spirits, from the refined Royal Salute 21yo to the elegant Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, Elyx Vodka, Altos Tequila, Monkey 47 Gin, Havana Club 7yo Rum, and G.H. Mumm Champagne. An exciting newcomer is Eminente, the Cuban rum from Moët Hennessy, inspired by 19th-century Cuban eaux-de-vie, offering rich and complex flavors. Also making its debut is Beluga Vodka, with a limited-edition series dedicated to St. Moritz, part of the Winter Noble collection, distributed in Switzerland by Dettling & Marmot. This historic Swiss company, synonymous with excellence and responsible drinking, also brings Woodford Reserve, produced in Kentucky’s oldest distillery, and Gin Mare, the iconic Mediterranean gin that completes St. Moritz’s drink lists. Among the new partners, Desert Rose Gin stands out, a sensory journey from the Sahara through Marrakech, Tunisia, and Dubai, crafted by Swiss brothers Erik and Thomas Hasenböhler. Additionally, Don Julio Tequila, a jewel in the Diageo portfolio, makes its debut, offering handcrafted tequilas that reflect the authentic Mexican tradition.
EVENTS SCHEDULE
Thursday, February 13th
A Journey in the Desert 3pm – 5pm
An exclusive tasting of Desert Rose Gin at Cresta Palace Celerina to discover a gin that evokes the flavors and magic of the Sahara, along with a limited edition dedicated to the St. Moritz Cocktail Week.
Free entry.
The Grand Opening 6pm – 8pm
At N/5 – The Bar at Grace La Margna St. Moritz, guests will enjoy a drink list featuring the Campari Negroni at the inaugural evening of the St. Moritz Cocktail Week, with a special guest: Wolfgang Mayer, Bars Director at the Widder Hotel in Zurich.
By invitation only.
Afterparty at Balthazar From 8pm
Music, signature pizza, and cocktails at the coolest concept restaurant and bar in St. Moritz, Balthazar, the heart of Dolce Vita in St. Moritz, to continue the evening after the opening aperitif.
Free entry, reservation recommended.
Friday, February 14th
The Perfect Martini at Beluga Igloo 4pm – 7pm
Après-ski with a DJ set at the picturesque Beluga Igloo of the Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski, featuring Perfect Martinis by Nikos Bakoulis, co-owner of Line Athens, ranked 6th in The World’s 50 Best Bars list.
Free entry.
Cocktails & Canvas 5pm – 7pm
Art and cocktails featuring Woodford Reserve come together in a multisensory experience with an exhibition curated by artist Sonja Riemer at Hotel Giardino Mountain. Classic whisky-based cocktails will be paired with premium EGM Cigars.
Free entry.
Bar am Wasser Takeover at Lobby Bar From 7pm
At the Lobby Bar, the heart of Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski, Dirk Hany, a leading figure in the Swiss bar industry, will transform his Bar am Wasser into Bar am Berg.
Free entry, reservation recommended.
Road to Taormina Cocktail Week! From 5pm
On Valentine’s evening, the team from Morgana, a pillar of Sicilian mixology, will take over the bar at Kulm Country Club to announce the next stop of the Cocktail Week project, which will take place in Taormina from October 2nd to 5th.
Free entry, reservation recommended.
Sant Ambroeus at Suvretta House’s Milanese Aperitivo From 7pm
The legendary Sant Ambroeus Milano arrives at Suvretta House to recreate the Milanese aperitivo ritual with its most beloved classic cocktails. An experience of true Italian elegance.
Reservation recommended.
Saturday, February 15th
Lunch & Dance with Gin Mare From 12pm
Saturday is for dancing! The White Marmot in Corviglia transforms into a dance floor with a drink list celebrating Gin Mare, offering the perfect combination of taste and fun on the slopes.
Reservation recommended.
The Perfect Martini at Beluga Igloo 4pm – 7pm
In the magical setting of the Beluga Igloo at the Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski, Dirk Hany, owner of Bar am Wasser in Zurich, will serve his interpretations of the Perfect Beluga Martini.
Free entry.
A Cuban Night at Casa Eminente From 5pm
Cuban cocktails, Latin music, and a Caribbean atmosphere at Kulm Country Club! A journey into the soul of Cuba with signature drinks created by Nathalie Tran and Kostas Gerakaris from Ory Bar, the heart of the Mandarin Oriental, Munich, featuring Eminente rum.
Free entry, reservation recommended.
Line Athens Takeover at Lobby Bar From 7pm
At the bar at the Lobby Bar of Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski, Nikos Bakoulis, co-owner of Line Athens, will present a drink list that celebrates sustainability.
Free entry, reservation recommended.
Salmon Guru Madrid Takeover at N/5 The Bar 6pm – 8pm
From Madrid to Grace Hotel La Margna, Riccardo Caione and Cesar Alfaro from Salmon Guru, one of the World’s 50 Best Bars, take over the N/5 The Bar for a Madrilenian evening.
Reservation recommended.
Arts Bar St. Regis Takeover at Renaissance Bar From 7pm
Ludwig Negri, Bar Manager of Arts Bar in Venice, will join forces with Matteo Oddo, Chef de Bars at Badrutt’s Palace, with a drink list where art, elegance, and tradition meet.
Reservation required.
Roman Night at Balthazar From 7pm
At Balthazar St. Moritz, guests will embark on a journey into the soul of the capital with Davide Diaferia, former head mixologist at Drink Kong and Nite Kong Rome, a reference in the bar industry. His drink list will be paired with traditional Roman dishes.
Reservation recommended.
Sunday, February 16th
St. Moritz Cocktail Competition From 9.30am
The most feared day by bartenders, who must present their creations in front of a panel of industry experts. The prestigious location is the Roth Bar: an artist cocktail bar hosted in the Houser & Wirth Art Gallery. The winner will be decided by Riccardo Caione, Headbartender of Salmon Guru Madrid, Penelope Vaglini, co-founder of Coqtail – for fine drinkers and Academy Chair for The World’s 50 Best Bars, Davide Diaferia, a pillar of Drink Kong Rome for years, and Dirk Hany, owner of Bar am Wasser in Zurich and a key figure in Swiss mixology. The event is open to the public!
Free entry.
Sunny Sunday Brunch 1pm – 4pm
Sunday brunch with a view of the ice rink. Special guest at Kulm Country Club is Omar Vesentini, winner of Como Lake Cocktail Week 2024, who will present his Signature Cocktail, a twist on the Bloody Mary, to pair with the chef’s dishes.
Free entry, reservation recommended.
From the Desert to the Top of the World From 12pm
From the Sahara Desert to the peaks of St. Moritz! Paradiso Mountain Club hosts an exclusive après-ski with cocktails made with Desert Rose Gin, characterized by floral and velvety notes. At the bar guests will find Andrew Sutton from No Idea Zurich, who has created a drink list inspired by the mountain.
Reservation recommended.
Closing Party & Awards From 9pm
The night of celebrations! A party dedicated to all members of St. Moritz Cocktail Week, cocktail lovers, and guests of the week, in an exceptional venue: Samigo Fuel 7500. Here, the winner of the best cocktail of St. Moritz Cocktail Week will be announced, followed by dancing until dawn.
Free entry, cocktails at a special price.
St. Moritz Cocktail Week Press Office
Alessia Rizzetto PR & Communication
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Alessia Rizzetto
Mail: alessia@alessiarizzetto.com
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