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# Big-name barman from Buenos Aires mixes it up in Zurich

> Tato Giovannoni, Buenos Aires celebrity barman and owner of the legendary Florería Atlántico, appeared as guest barman at Zurich's Gustofestival, showcasing Argentina's cocktail culture with exotic ingredients and his own Príncipe de los Apóstoles Mate Gin.

## What to see
- **Florería Atlántico** — A nondescript flower shop by day that transforms into a world-renowned basement bar by night, ranked among the 50 Best Bars in the World four years running and Best Bar in Latin America 2017.
- **Rive Gauche Restaurant, Baur au Lac Hotel, Zurich** — Venue where Giovannoni hosted his guest bartending session during the Gustofestival '10 Manos' event.

## What to do
- **Visit Florería Atlántico in Buenos Aires** — Located at Arroyo 872 in the Retiro district, near Recoleta and Puerto Madero; the bar is the only South American entry in 'Drinks International – Best 50 Bars in the World'.
- **Try Giovannoni's signature cocktails** — Signature drinks include the Clericot No. 872 punch, the Ekeko, the Pachamama, and a mate gin and tonic made with Príncipe de los Apóstoles Gin, premium tonic, and Cynar.
- **Explore Príncipe de los Apóstoles Mate Gin** — Giovannoni's own gin, distilled near Mendoza from yerba mate with eucalyptus, peppermint, grapefruit, and coriander — a marked departure from classic London Dry style.

## Good to know
Giovannoni has published a book on 'Coctelería Argentina' covering cocktail recipes and background on Argentine drink culture. His bar is at Arroyo 872, Buenos Aires, in the Retiro district near the central train station.

## Photos

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