The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn Soole4 Apr 2025

Inside SIPS: Simone Caporale on the #1 Bar in the World and the Power of Play

In this episode, Shawn Soole sits down with Simone Caporale, a global cocktail luminary behind SIPS Barcelona and the storied Boadas Cocktails bar in Barcelona. Simone shares his deep insights into preserving legacy, inspiring creativity, and bridging classic technique with modern innovation in the cocktail world.

What You’ll Learn

Simone’s journey from international bartending stages to founding SIPS Barcelona
The heritage and spirit of Boadas Cocktails—Barcelona’s oldest cocktail bar
How tradition and creativity co-exist in menu building and training
The importance of mentorship, bar culture, and cross-cultural exchange
Live Q&A: navigating trends, preserving authenticity, and shaping the future of hospitality

Timestamp Highlights

00:02:30 – Starting path: Simone’s early career and vision for SIPS
00:15:00 – Behind the bar at Boadas: history, technique, and atmosphere
00:30:00 – Balancing reverence for classics with contemporary cocktail design
00:42:00 – Live Q\&A: challenges in tradition-forward venues and bar education
01:00:00+ – What’s next: global collaboration, events, and creative direction

Who It’s For

Bartenders, beverage directors, bar owners, and cocktail aficionados yearning to explore how legacy and innovation can guide the future of hospitality.

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