What Women Drink: Meet Trish Brew of iconic bar, Gin Palace

Trish Brew, Gin Palace. Photo: Georgia Verrells.
Trish Brew, Gin Palace. Photo: Georgia Verrells.
Here’s part three in an eight part series profiling some of Melbourne’s top bartenders, What Women Drink. Today, meet Trish Brew from Gin Palace. (Take a look at the series here).

What Women Drink is the first offical industry event held at new Melbourne cocktail bar, House of Correction. Hosted by the bar’s Rachael Hand and Alex Ross, the event took eight of Melbourne’s finest bartending talent in one room in front of a heaving crowd to showcase what they bring to the bartending scene. Each bartender presented their drinks to the crowd — and enjoyed a drink themselves — as the House of Correction team pumped out samples of the drink for the punters.

The guests then voted for their favourite drinks, and it was Hannah Lawson of Loretta’s Bar, and Cennon Hanson from Bad Frankie, who tied the vote and shared the prize of a bottle of the Glenlivet 18 Year Old from the night’s sponsor, Pernod Ricard.

In the Q&A conducted by Rachael Hand below, read what Brew has to say about her staff, bartending and more, and check out the specs for her drink.

Trish Brew, Gin Palace. Photo: Georgia Verrells.
Trish Brew, Gin Palace. Photo: Georgia Verrells.

Trish Brew – Gin Palace

Why hospitality?
Everyone eats and drinks. It’s truly rewarding when you turn that concept into an enjoyable experience for people.

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What’s your Favourite drink?
Dry Plymouth Martini with a twist.

Who inspires you? Who is your mentor?
I am inspired everyday by so many people in the industry. My staff challenge me in so many ways and I love learning from them as much as they learn from me.

What bugs you?
The old wives tale that gin makes you cry. I’m the happiest person in the world after two Martini’s.

Why do you think females in hospitality is such a hot topic?
There is nothing more sexy then a well educated woman serving up a storm. The ladies in the hospitality industry are killing it and it’s so wonderful to be apart of that!

Trish Brew, Gin Palace. Photo: Georgia Verrells.
Trish Brew, Gin Palace. Photo: Georgia Verrells.
What drives you?
My mother taught me when I was growing up ‘Where there’s a will, there’s a way.’ That’s my daily mantra!

What is your greatest strength?
The happiness of my staff is paramount to me. I believe in keeping staff morale high and that relays to customer satisfaction.

In 25 words explain your drink?
When I was a young lady I drank peated Scotch. Now I’m an older lady I drink Martini’s. This drink pays homage to the ever evolving palates of us curious creatures, woman.

Trish Brew, Gin Palace. Photo: Georgia Verrells.
Trish Brew, Gin Palace. Photo: Georgia Verrells.

Smokey & Wet Martini

  • 10ml Antica Formula vermouth
  • 80ml Plymouth gin
  • Peated whisky spritz
  • Orange twist

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