Touted as the sequel to Gaz Regan’s groundbreaking 2003 release, The Joy of Mixology, The Annual Manual has some serious shoe filling to do.
Month: October 2011
Last of the flair bartenders? Brad Dickman spruiks fire-breathing amongst his repartee of tricks, and when he’s not trying to up-sell you one of his favourite rums, or push a boutique beer at you he is dreaming about being a pro basketball player.
This is a new and impressive venue that’s being headed up by Andrew McConnell (co-owner Cumulus Inc and Cutler & Co). Golden Fields “offers a personal interpretation [my] favourite Asian eating experiences,” states McConnell.
The Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards has wrapped up for another year, and congratulations to all those nominated. To the winners – well done on topping such a spectacular group of peers, to take the top spot is proof that you’re plying your trade to the best of your ability!
This trip to Middle America was something I always wanted to do over the past 12 years of publishing Bartender magazine but never had the balls to just book it and go myself.
Martell, the oldest of the major cognac houses, has been cultivating and refining the expertise of its uncompromising founder since 1715. Now, with L’Or de Jean Martell, you can savour the fruit of this 300-year quest for perfection.
Josh Collins is a man who’s synonymous with outlandish bar designs and heavy tiki theming and he is now well underway in taking on the Melbourne bar scene with the LuWow in Fitzroy.
Few mid-twentieth century Polynesian pop potions come close to achieving the legendary status of the Zombie. And this potent potable has achieved cult status despite being one of the most mysterious mixes in the annals of tropical drinks.
Tamborine Mountain Distillery want to push their Lemon Myrtle Liqueur (a long standing part of their boutique cellar-door range) to Australian bartenders. At 40% the liqueur is a pure hit of Australian Botanical Backhousia Citriodora.
This new tippling haunt is inspired in no small part by the man whose name is on display and the trio of owners, Paul Fraser, George McLean and Ben Pichon, have all imitated the legend with their woolly facial hair and a strong penchant for rum.