“It’s not an old-school product with 100 years of history, as it’s not a new world vermouth with an unusual compound in it, or an over-complicated structure. It’s my idea of a vermouth: traditional, talking about the core range, and modern, such as the Sakura and the Kopi.”
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‘Aperitivo’ originates from the Latin word ‘Aperire’ meaning ‘to open your appetite’, and the word is evocative of Aperol, which was first introduced at the International Trade Fair of Padova, a lively and dynamic University town at the heart of Veneto
It is generally accepted that Sour cocktails are essentially individualised versions of the progenitor of cocktails, the Punch, and the Fizz is yet another variation on that spirit/citrus/sweetener template, with the addition of, well, fizz, by way of soda water.
All the prep and hard work is done downstairs in the bespoke lab and kitchen. This is where they have a big ex-bourbon cask for ageing cocktails. At the time we were there a Brooklyn is in the barrel. Delicious.
The collaboration will see Eleven Madison Park Beverage Director Sebastian Tollius behind the iconic Sydney bar to pour a bespoke cocktail menu utilising a selection of the finest Glenfiddich whiskies on Wednesday, January 18th, from 6:00 pm until stock lasts.
The winner will walk away with the inaugural Bombay Sapphire Stir Creativity Cocktail Competition trophy, $3000 prize money, an Australian Bartender Magazine cover, a pin crafted of their winning cocktail and a trip to London and the home of Bombay Sapphire
Altos co-founder and Global Brand Ambassador, Dre Masso and the creator of the Tommy’s Margarita, Julio Bermejo*, join the Altos team hitting seven cities across the two countries, launching the entrepreneurial competition.
In the bowels of the building is where you find the productions of everything from their brandy, Carpano, and of course, the Fernet Branca and Fernet Menthe. It’s a part of the building that is usually off limits for tours but it was so interesting to see the scale of the production
We put creative and critical thinking to every detail of a bar, which is part of the reason Proof Creative is one of the most well-regarded creative consulting teams in the global bar industry,” Jason Williams, Creative Director at Proof & Company says.
Oxford Street has recently welcomed the new Japanese restaurant and party bar Kissuu. Spearheaded by ex-Nobu chef Adam Burke in collaboration with music curator and DJ Richy Penny, the all-in-one venue is open till late for dinner and disco Tuesday through Sunday.
First stop on our Aperitivo Tour was Milan. It’s a city that gets a bit of a bad rap thanks to the smog and congestion but we loved it. There is a real aperitivo culture, stunning architecture and little alleyways dotted with cafes and trattorias are full of twinkling fairy lights and awnings.