Calypso brings tropical energy to Lagos Cocktail Week 2025

Lagos Cocktail Week 2025 transformed the city into a vibrant hub of cocktail
culture, bringing together mixologists, industry professionals, and enthusiasts
at the Federal Palace Hotel Balmoral Convention Centre for a fantastic week
long experience climaxed by a two day experience filled with creativity,
delicious flavors, and lively entertainment at the cocktail village.

This year’s event highlighted Nigeria’s thriving bar scene with exciting bar
battles, tasting sessions, and live showcases that celebrated craftsmanship and innovation.

Attendees enjoyed a dynamic blend of culture and flavor, as top mixologists and beverage brands came together to demonstrate the art of cocktail making.

A standout highlight of the festival was Calypso, the tropical liqueur that
infused the event with a refreshing burst of island vibes. They hosted
interactive cocktail sessions, lively salsa performances, and ‘spin the wheel’ to
win fun and exciting gifts, creating a joyful atmosphere filled with rhythm and
creativity.

The Bar Battle competition kept the excitement high as talented mixologists
battled it out to create signature cocktails that amazed both judges and
spectators. As visitors explored the venue, they discovered immersive booths, sampled bold flavors, and connected with Lagos’ growing community of mixology lovers.

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“The Lagos Cocktail Week is a space where creativity, culture, and community
truly thrive,” said Gbemileke Lawal, Marketing Manager for Nigerian Distilleries Limited (NDL).

“It’s inspiring to see how the city embraces mixology not just as
an art form, but as a cultural experience that brings people together.”

Throughout the celebration, the Calypso booth buzzed with activity, offering
signature tropical cocktails, engaging demonstrations, and an inviting
atmosphere that captured the essence of Lagos’s warm nightlife.

By the end of the festival, it was clear that Lagos Cocktail Week has secured
the city’s reputation as Africa’s creative capital for cocktail innovation, a place where every pour tells a story and every flavor brings people together,
celebrating connection, culture, and craft.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.