On February 23rd, Gold Bar at EDITION will hold the Gold Bar Cocktail Festival 2025, a premier celebration of mixology that brings together six of Japan's most esteemed and innovative bartenders. Guests are invited to savor an afternoon of creativity, artistry, and unparalleled craftsmanship. This exclusive standing-style event offers a free-flow selection of 12 exceptional cocktails, each inspired by Japanese spirits and meticulously crafted to reflect the unique style of its creator. This year's festival also features an exciting new addition—the Gold Bar cocktail station, which elevates the free-flow lineup. With every cocktail, guests will discover the extraordinary talent and vision of some of Japan's finest bartenders, promising a truly unforgettable journey of taste and inspiration.
February 23, 2025 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Regular ticket for entry, standing with free-flow at JPY 8,600
Early bird is available at JPY 7,800 until February 22.
Please visit here to get a ticket.
TIMETABLE
2:00 PM - 3:40 PM
・Satomi Mizugishi: Formerly of Jigger & Pony, Asia's 50 Best Bars No. 1
・Showgo Nakashima: The visionary behind Full Brix, Yokohama
・Ippei Nishio: Owner of Direct Coffee, Kyoto, and pioneer in coffee cocktails
4:00 PM - 5:40 PM
・Masato Ishioka: Diageo World Class Japan Champion 2024
・Osamu Kojima: Owner of Bar Alegre, Hiroshima, with over 26 years of bartending expertise
・Yuichi Wakabayashi: Agave spirits specialist and ambassador for mezcal brands
GUEST BARTENDERS
Satomi Mizugishi
Ex Jigger & Pony Group, Singapore
Satomi started her career as a bartender in Japan. After winning prizes in various cocktail competitions, she joined the Jigger & Pony Group, which was ranked first in Asia's 50 Best Bars. Currently, she works as a freelance bartender and is active in a wide range of activities.
Showgo Nakashima
Full Brix, Yokohama
A one-of-a-kind bartender who expresses cocktails with a unique perspective. He runs Full Brix in Yokohama and appears at guest bartending events both in Japan and abroad.
Ippei Nishio
Direct Coffee, Kyoto
Ippei, owner of Direct Coffee in Kyoto, has served as a judge in coffee and cocktail competitions and is a pioneer in leading the way for coffee cocktails in Japan.
Masato Ishioka
Diageo World Class Japan Champion 2024
Masato started his career as a pastry chef and worked as a chocolatier at Bulgari before transitioning to bartending. He has created various cocktails using the originality and sense of balance he developed as a chef, and he won the Diageo World Class Japan Champion title in 2024.
Osamu Kojima
Bar Alegre, Hiroshima
After working in hotel bars, Osamu opened Bar Alegre in Hiroshima, where he has been bartending for over 26 years. He captivates guests from Japan and abroad with his exceptional skills and expressions of Hiroshima's local culture.
Yuichi Wakabayashi
Bar Wakabayashi, Kamata
Yuichi is a specialist in agave spirits such as tequila and mezcal. He has served as an ambassador for numerous mezcal brands and continues to create cocktails that showcase the appeal of agave.