Slovak Bartender Wins World Class Competition, Heads to Toronto

Bratislava Hosts Thrilling World Class Slovakia Bartending Competition; Sara Pestova Secures Victory, Heads to Toronto Bratislava, Slovakia – The final of the prestigious World Class Slovakia bartending competition took place yesterday at the Ponton in Bratislava. The event, sponsored by Italmarket Slovakia, saw the best bartenders in the country compete for the title. The atmosphere was electric, filled with the sounds of shaking cocktail shakers, the clinking of ice, and the excited chatter of the audience. Sara Pestova, a bartender at Skybar Bratislava, emerged as the victor. "I'm still in shock!" she exclaimed, visibly moved by her win. "It's been a dream of mine to compete on the world stage, and now it's finally happening." Pestova will now represent Slovakia at the World Class global final in Toronto, Canada. Adding to the event's international flair were the judges. The panel included Millietang, a two-time Australian Bartender of the Year, who shared her expertise and insights. Adrian Michalcik, a Slovakian native who won the World Class global competition for Norway in 2022, also served as a judge, offering his valuable experience. The evening was a testament to Slovakian bartending talent, and the excitement is palpable as Pestova prepares for the global competition in Toronto. The event promises to be a showcase of skill, creativity, and the vibrant spirit of the bartending world.