In July, the folks at Patrón Tequila teamed up with Harrison Kenney and the experts at Cantina OK! to present some delicious tequila cocktails, to showcase the versatility of the core three Tequilas in creating the classics like Old Fashioneds, as well as other innovative creations.
“I’ve organised for all of us to walk around the distillery in real time, live and virtually with some of my favourite people. This is an interactive style of virtual tour, we will literally be joining the distillery team to wander around live.” – Ross Blainey
Proximo Spirits are launching the Maestro Dobel Tequila range here in Australia. The brand is born from over 250 years’ experience in Tequila creation and is using that knowledge to expand innovation in the category with two world first styles included the range.
Australia’s most highly-awarded gin producer, Never Never Distilling Co. have collaborated with Asia’s most exciting new bar ARGO to create a gin that elevates the martini to lofty new heights.
“We don’t have many scotches at Lobo but we always have The Caribbean Cask. It’s always been a favourite of mine and it just ties so well to us being finished in rum casks.” – Chloe Natterer, The Lobo, Sydney
Sweet&Chilli are looking for a Training Coordinator to join their growing hospitality training department. Great opportunity for someone with at least two years hospo experience.
Evan Stroeve from Sydney’s acclaimed South Eveleigh bar, Re, has claimed a coveted Top 10 spot at this year’s World Class Bartender of the Year global finals, taking place virtually and being hosted in London this week.
Those of you who have long wanted to pick the brains of London’s most highly acclaimed bartending duo need look no further, as over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing Alex and Monica’s in-depth guide on how to build a successful brand.
The Australian Top 30 finalists in the highly-esteemed PATRÓN Perfectionists Cocktail Competition have been announced, and for the first time ever, consumers can play a part in voting online via Patron Perfectionists.
Register your venue, cocktail and team before 12 July for your chance at winning a trip to Sydney Bar Week in September to compete in the Plantation Rum Cup.
What we really wanted to do was make some banging drinks that fit all eventualities. Firstly, we wanted to create something refreshing, easy to make and perfect for a day off. Following that, something stirred down and boozy for after a shift, and finally something for any occasion that would always get a double thumbs up reaction.
Thank you to all those who applied for The Scholarship program by The Blend. With over 200 applicants, we are happy to announce the list of successful Scholars for 2021.











