The bar world has been talking about sustainable practices for the last five years. From early leading lights, like the UK’s White Lyan and Dandelyan to more recent acolytes like SCOUT in London, Native in Singapore, BYRDI in Melbourne and Bulletin Place in Sydney and the newly opened RE in Sydney. They all have something in common: the world’s most sustainable bars are also some of the world’s best.
The prize is incredible. One winner from each region will be flown down to South Australia from anywhere in the country and be given a two-day food and cocktail tour that celebrates all the flavours of the region.
The postponed 2020 BACARDÍ Legacy Global Final will go ahead virtually this year with a date set for the global winner to be announced 30th June 2021. The re-worked format of the competition will also offer all 40 global competitors the opportunity to secure a US$5,000 grant, in addition to competing for the global title.
The Blend are hosting a LIVE seminar on Monday 10th May 2021, focusing on many aspects of the health and wellness industry, with 3 amazing hosts! This is your chance to learn from some industry experts, to ask questions and soak up their wisdom from years of experience, followed by some (healthy) food. Everybody loves a free lunch (wink!)
At a moment when we are all looking forward following the events of 2020, Australia is set to be inspired by its own vibrant bar culture with the World Class Cocktail Festival taking place in Sydney from 28th April to 2nd May 2021.
The St Agnes Bartender’s Cut blend has an average age of 8 years and is built on a light fruity 5 year old base sprit blended with a mixture of Tawny and Sherry cask finished brandy spirit with a good lick of very old XO brandy spirit for richness, depth and length.
Together, they formed The Pursuit of Hospitality winning a $5,000 grant from The Blend’s IDEA LAB competition to turn their vision into reality. “The Pursuit of Hospitality is effectively a training, community, networking, and advocacy tool for Adelaide,” Michael Keogh says.
Liquid & Larder’s Group Bar Manager will be on service across the venues to lead the way to ensure all guests are enjoying world class drinks. “The role isn’t just about making great drinks but more importantly it’s setting high standards and helping your team achieve them” said Dean Simpson, Group Operations Manager.
This month, the team from Roe & Co teamed up with the folks from The Wild Rover in Sydney to showcase three of their signature Irish whiskey cocktails.
The Rums of the Caribbean Training was created as a unique training platform to lead the bartender education on the Rum category, focused on traditional rum styles of the Caribbean, the birthplace of rum.
Vermouth Day is a time to celebrate this beverage that has held its own in the last 20 years of the cocktail renaissance and remained one of the key components for all backbars (or rather, fridges).
Join hospitality and bartending legends including The Connaught’s Ago Peronne, Grand Finalist of MasterChef Australia, Simon Toohey, and La Maison Wellness Founder, Camille Vidal, for an incredible live lock-in and cocktail masterclass!