Q: What do you drink to impress a lady?
A: I’m not allowed to impress ladies anymore.
Bitters have been around for centuries and they began life as ‘cure-all’ medicines. These days however they’re valued more for their aromatics than their supposed medicinal qualities, yet they’re still favourites as hangover cures and as appetite and digestion aids.
This long lost pre-prohibition cocktail is something of a doozy. It’s a simple mix, and delightfully so, but how it jazzes up the classic Manhattan is something akin to a quick-step military march.
The Fish Shop is just one of Merivale’s many venue openings for 2012, and the powerhouse hospitality group has eyed off the east coast of America’s sun-bleached seaside havens for inspiration in its design.
And what a week it was! Check out some photos from the week in the gallery…
The Australian Bar Awards once again recognises the best in the Aussie bar scene!
Well, what a week that was! Day 4 of Bar Week began with the workshop,…
Over 1800 people rolled through the doors for Bar Week Drinks Fest trade day and kept the party going at the dinners and events!
Well the general public day of Bar Week Drinks Fest is done and dusted! Sydney…
“I remember thinking what a waste of time Twitter was, and really — who f*#@cking cares?” How things change…
This drinks news item appeared in the September issue of Australian Bartender. Think Spirits is…