Il 13 maggio si brinda due volte: confetti e cocktail!

Il 13 maggio è una di quelle giornate che sanno sorprendere con un doppio sorriso: da un lato la dolcezza tutta italiana della Giornata Nazionale dei Confetti, dall’altro l’eleganza internazionale della Giornata Mondiale del Cocktail. Due mondi diversi, ma uniti da un filo invisibile fatto di festa, colore e condivisione.

Se volete riscoprire nel dettaglio la storia e le curiosità della tradizione dolciaria italiana, potete leggere  l’approfondimento completo

Giornata Nazionale dei Confetti

Mentre per entrare nel mood più “glam e shakerato” della giornata internazionale dei drink, ecco l’articolo dedicato

Giornata Mondiale del Cocktail

🍬 Confetti: il 2026 tra tradizione e nuove tendenze

Nel 2026 la Giornata dei Confetti continua a essere un omaggio alla cultura italiana del matrimonio e delle celebrazioni, ma con un tocco sempre più contemporaneo. Le nuove tendenze vedono:

  • confetti gourmet con ripieni innovativi (cioccolato ruby, pistacchio salato, agrumi siciliani)
  • confezioni eco-friendly e minimal chic
  • crescente utilizzo nei baby shower e negli eventi corporate
  • personalizzazioni con colori Pantone e messaggi su misura

Un dettaglio interessante del 2026 è proprio la riscoperta del “confetto come simbolo esperienziale”: non solo dolce, ma anche elemento scenografico per eventi di design e wedding luxury.

🍸 World Cocktail Day: il 2026 tra mixology e zero alcol

La Giornata Mondiale del Cocktail continua invece a crescere come fenomeno globale legato alla cultura della mixology. Il 2026 segna alcune novità interessanti:

  • aumento della domanda di cocktail analcolici (mocktail) sempre più sofisticati
  • ritorno dei grandi classici rivisitati in chiave sostenibile
  • attenzione alla riduzione dello zucchero e agli ingredienti naturali
  • bar e bartender che puntano sempre più su storytelling e “signature drink”

Secondo le tendenze del 2026, il cocktail non è più solo un drink, ma un’esperienza sensoriale completa: dal bicchiere alla storia che lo accompagna.

✨ Due mondi, un’unica filosofia: celebrare

Confetti e cocktail, dolcezza e mixology, Italia e mondo. Il 13 maggio diventa così una giornata simbolica in cui il piacere della celebrazione si declina in due linguaggi diversi ma complementari.

Da una parte la tradizione che si scioglie lentamente in bocca, dall’altra il gesto scenografico di uno shaker che trasforma ingredienti in emozione.

E forse è proprio questo il segreto del 13 maggio: ricordarci che ogni occasione, piccola o grande, merita di essere “brindata”… o “confettata”.

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Cheers to Happiness: Your Drink, Your Joy! #shorts
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Discover the 'Bonnie Lee' mocktail! A symphony of complex flavors and pure refreshment, this non-alcoholic creation is a game-changer for your taste buds. Pure delight in every sip. #Mocktail #NonAlcoholic #CocktailRecipe #DrinkInspiration #Mixology from Bonnie Lee Travels

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Bonnie Lee Travels

Hi, I'm Bonnie Lee! Join me as I share my travel stories and adventures. Discover the best cruise spots with insider tips and honest reviews. Get ready for exciting adventure s and stunning travel videos that will take your breath away. I love speaking, writing, mentoring on all things travel. Where did I come from? Rewind back to 1994.... I saw an ad, “Become a Travel Agent for $99”. How hard can that be I thought? My first office was small. How small? The front closet of our home. In 2017 Travel Leaders honored us with their two top awards, the “Golden Legacy Award” and “Agency of the Year”. That same year our national conference was the largest ever. We hosted 51 travel partners, and 225 agents. With sales north of $65 million and the growth of our agent network reaching 2,000+, it was time to make succession a priority. Today, I have found my place in the world, where I hope to Explore | Educate | Inspire travel professionals and travelers alike!

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Most Requested Cocktails & Dr. Curtis’ Spicy Mango Margarita #shorts
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Discover the ultimate spicy mango margarita, crafted by a poolside bartender. A perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and tropical. Your next favorite drink awaits. #Margarita #CocktailRecipe #SummerDrinks #Bartender from Bonnie Lee Travels

https://bonnieleetravels.wordpress.com/2026/04/21/most-requested-cocktails-dr-curtis-spicy-mango-margarita-shorts-https-www-youtube-com-channel-uc8gnasve4ccn3kp_tsdcurq/

Bonnie Lee Travels

Hi, I'm Bonnie Lee! Join me as I share my travel stories and adventures. Discover the best cruise spots with insider tips and honest reviews. Get ready for exciting adventure s and stunning travel videos that will take your breath away. I love speaking, writing, mentoring on all things travel. Where did I come from? Rewind back to 1994.... I saw an ad, “Become a Travel Agent for $99”. How hard can that be I thought? My first office was small. How small? The front closet of our home. In 2017 Travel Leaders honored us with their two top awards, the “Golden Legacy Award” and “Agency of the Year”. That same year our national conference was the largest ever. We hosted 51 travel partners, and 225 agents. With sales north of $65 million and the growth of our agent network reaching 2,000+, it was time to make succession a priority. Today, I have found my place in the world, where I hope to Explore | Educate | Inspire travel professionals and travelers alike!

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How to Make the Season’s Best Drinks

Published on March 21, 2026 Daniel Viero/iStock/Getty Images Plus If there’s a spirit built for spring, it’s definitely gin, with its floral botanicals that lend itself to the bright cocktails you most want as the sun starts to stick around a little longer each day. For the past six years, we’…
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Dr Phil Gandevia of Eau de Vie (Sydney) shows how to make his signature cocktail "Cure and Cause" - elegant, surprising, and bar-proven. Bartending tips + recipe — perfect for home mixologists! #Cocktails #Mixology #Eaudedevie #SignatureDrink #CocktailRecipe #Bartending #Sydney #English
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Dr Phil Gandevia from Eau de vie (Sydney) : Cure and Cause

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Guillaume Leblanc of Dirty Dick (Paris) crafts a brilliant twist on the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club — take 2! Elegant rum-forward mixology, crisp technique and Parisian flair. Perfect for cocktail nerds and home bartenders. Watch, sip, learn, repeat! #Cocktails #Mixology #CocktailRecipe #Bartending #Rum #Paris #GuillaumeLeblanc #English
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Guillaume Leblanc from Dirty Dick (Paris) : Royal bermuda yacht club n°2

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Summer's Calling: Disaronno Italian Punch! 🍹

Step back to 2001 with this classic Disaronno Italian Punch!
Relive those poolside vibes and gather your friends.

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Stephen Byrne from Uncle Ming's (Sydney) shakes up his signature Misty Mountain! Gorgeous technique, tasty recipe, and great tips for home bartenders — a must-watch for cocktail lovers. #Cocktails #Mixology #Bartender #MistyMountain #UncleMings #Sydney #CocktailRecipe #English
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Stephen Byrne from Uncle Ming's (Sydney) : Misty Mountain

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Hurricane cocktail essentials: light + dark rum, passion fruit juice, grenadine for that pink hue—and watch out, it's stronger than it tastes. 🍹

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Hurricane Cocktail

Rum, passion fruit juice, lime juice and grenadine give this Hurricane cocktail a rose-color hue and a tropical flavor.

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Secret Recipe: Dry January vs. Wet January Cocktails

For some of us, January is a time to reset and take a break from alcohol. For others, it’s a time to charge full-steam ahead with fun new libations. Whether your month is dry or we…
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