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Carlos Aguinsky
Bartender / bar director
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i. Biography
In 2025, Carlos Aguinsky brought his restless, contemporary sensibility to Casa Madera in Toronto as Guest Mixologist, where his drinks read like vivid little postcards from the region’s produce and seasons. Color is part of the appeal, but so is restraint: each cocktail is built entirely with local ingredients, turning the glass into a clean expression of place rather than a flashy disguise. That same instinct for immediacy and ease runs through his work at Tres Monos in Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he has helped shape ready-to-drink cocktails designed with a practical pleasure in mind — the kind of bottles meant to be taken away, opened at home, and enjoyed without ceremony, yet still carrying the mark of a bar team that thinks carefully about flavor, balance, and mood.
Today
Today, Carlos is co-founder of Tres Monos, a role that places him at the center of a project defined by energy, invention, and a distinctly urban point of view. The bar’s identity has grown around a spirit of experimentation, but also around a confidence that comes from knowing exactly what it wants to be. As co-founder, Carlos stands behind that vision, helping steer a place that feels as considered as it is lively.
Signature
Carlos's signature dishes include Negroni Escándalo, Algo Frutal, and Dame un Tiki. The names alone hint at his range: playful, vivid, and unafraid of turning familiar references into something more expressive. Negroni Escándalo suggests a bracing riff with attitude; Algo Frutal points toward brightness and an easy allure; Dame un Tiki promises a more tropical, exuberant mood. Together, they sketch a style that is both imaginative and accessible, with an emphasis on color, momentum, and the kind of flavor combinations that linger in memory.
Recognition
In 2020, it ranked among the 100 best bars in the world after just one year. That swift recognition speaks to the force of the concept and the resonance it found almost immediately. To appear on such a list so soon after opening is no small feat; it reflects not only momentum, but a bar program and overall identity that made a strong impression from the start. For Carlos, it also places Tres Monos within a wider conversation about contemporary cocktail culture — one where originality, clarity, and a sense of place can travel far beyond their home city.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Carlos
What is Carlos Aguinsky's current role?
As of 2026, Carlos Aguinsky is Guest Mixologist at Casa Madera.
What is Carlos Aguinsky known for?
Creative and colorful cocktails made entirely with local ingredients.
