The Scofflaw Cocktail, is a concoction that has disappeared off the radar a bit, but is certainly a tipple worthy of a whirl. Fortunately the origins and formula of this drink are no secret. It was first compounded at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris, 1924, during the height of American Prohibition. Ironically, if it wasn’t for a ban on the consumption of alcoholic beverages this drink may have never existed.
Month: May 2009
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I’m a firm believer that often a cigar is a conduit to a good night…
Sitting at a computer all day I do have the luxury of being able to do things like read the New York Times online which has proved to be an inspiration on a number of fronts. Towards the end of last year, for instance, I came across a blog on the site called Proof : Alcohol and American Life…
A collection of snaps from the launch of World Cocktail Week held at Hugos Lounge on Wednesday May 6. The event was organised by Yakusan and proudly supported by Signé; the luxury spirits division of Pernod Ricard Australia. Proceeds from the night went to the aid of the Museum of the American Cocktail. Bartender magazine and 4bars.com.au are proud media partners for the Australian events and were on hand to catch all the action.
Hopefully by now you’ve managed to get hold of David A. Embury’s The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks which was re-released last year. Last December, to celebrate its return we thought a little picker-upper, corpse reviver, eye opener, bracer or brain duster, like the Morning Glory Fizz, might just do the trick in blowing the cobwebs off this much lauded tome…
So I am in a difficult position. I do not have enough grey hairs to…
The Sydney BarShow Conference, the premier conference for the business of bars has finally announced…
Take a look back at our profile of the Ivy that featured in Industry magazine in May 2008.This $150 million urban oasis is still wowing its clientele with its miraculous gardens, decadent pool bar and amazing cuisine…
Some customers get on your bloody nerves, right? They get right under your skin. They…
4bars.com.au caught up with Xavier Padovani, the global brand ambassador for Hendrick’s Gin, while he was visiting these shores in April. This is what he had to say…