“Gin has reached the most exciting period along what has been, by any standards, a highly tumultuous journey. Botanicals are now foraged, juniper origin and terroir is scrutinised and production processes are laid bare for the benefit of consumer transparency.” – Tristan Stephenson, ‘The Curious Bartender’s Gin Palace’
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“Many classic cocktails, in fact, originally called for Hennessy before the Phylloxera bug in 1870 destroyed 80 per cent of French vineyards, and the supply of cognac, which saw all cognac-based cocktails be replaced by other spirits such as whiskey, rye or rum.”
Bartenders walk onto a shift to mix multiples of harmonious drinks all at once to perfection while schmoozing captivated crowds. The boxer displays stunning offense and elusive defense. Both perform under extreme pressure with finesse when it counts most.
Prohibition Liquor Co has brought back its popular Christmas gin, which last year sold out within weeks of going on sale. And this year is looking no different, with more than half the gin already sold, as spirit lovers scramble to get their hands on a bottle.
In this cocktail showcase we share five banging recipes featuring tequila or mezcal from bars around the country – Hot Tamale, Barangaroo House, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang & Cantina OK!
From midnight tonight, Melbourne’s hospitality industry – including cafes, bars and restaurants – are allowed to reopen with indoor seating of up to 20, outdoor up to 50, as long as they have good recordkeeping and Covid-safe plans in place.
“If you want to move into management set yourself a goal, be yourself and don’t let the role change the character in who you are.” – Tua Fatongiatau on rising through the ranks
B Healthy is a brand new program designed to provide bartenders access to great resources, and to experts in their fields, for living a healthy lifestyle in the hospitality industry; the facts and figures, the nitty gritty about all things health and wellbeing.
“I found myself needing to dust off a book and dig deep to satisfy our spirited guests looking for more smooth sippers. The Savoy Cocktail Book had all the answers I needed and is a must for any bartender to have on their shelf.”
Supporting local industry has never tasted better, with the launch of Grainshaker Australian Vodka – the new premium spirit produced in Victoria by Top Shelf International. Tune in for the live Facebook launch on Tuesday.
“I have spent the last three years living in one of the most amazing places on earth and two years with an amazing team at Evolve. The family and I will be heading north to sunny Brisbane and I’m very lucky to be jumping straight into a new role as GM for the Goodfellas Group.” – Dan Gregory
Sydney’s iconic Opera Bar, in collaboration with Bacardi Martini Australia, is set to host the inaugural Sydney Cocktail Festival – a three-day harbourside celebration of our city’s great small bars, the incredible cocktails they create, and the talented people who make them.