It can be easy to point to the influx of drinkers and bartenders from the States during Prohibition, but cocktails were already part of Cuban culture. The natural bounty of the island lends itself to cocktails – fresh fruits galore and, of course, sugar cane (ergo, rum).
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Here are three cocktails from the team members Martin McConnell, Magnus Moore and Liam Murphy as well as an interview with co-owner Pete Hollands about the state of the Brisbane bar scene and what’s next for them in 2023.
The GlenDronach Grandeur Batch 11 is a 28 year old Single Malt hand-selected by Master Blender, Rachel Barrie, from a small number of rare Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks.
I encourage constant training and revision of whatever the most popular 50-100 cocktails are in your particular city and at all my bars over the years, this has been the very foundation for all other drinks. Without a grounding in the classics, you can’t, or shouldn’t, be attempting avant garde drinks that are poorly executed.
“This redesign is an important part of our vision to create an environment where premium brands are given the focus and brand-building support required to succeed”, says Spirits Platform CEO Ian Atherton.
The menu’s intuitive riffs on classic style cocktails showcase modern techniques and highlight the attention to detail that Aurélien says, “demonstrates the heart of Oborozuki”. The Awamori Martini, featuring ROKU Gin and Haku Vodka, is but one of many highlights of the bar’s cocktail menu.
“Goldy is your slightly rough around the edges but very loveable aunt. She’s uncouth, bounces to the beat of her own drum, calls everyone ‘love’ and ‘darl’ while downing a brandy and flashing some lippie on her front teeth.” – Owner, Rebecca Feingold
“This is an esteemed win for Stoli Group, setting a new benchmark for ultra-premium spirits globally. With hand-made precision, and cutting-edge technology, we are evolving the vodka category.” – Damian McKinney, Global CEO, Stoli Group
The space will not have a traditional bar but will rather feature a carefully curated collection of whiskies from around the world displayed on shelves and in cabinets around the room.
The bar has been brought to life by the creator of Sydney’s famous Saga Bar, Julian Frederick and is a place where expertly crafted cocktails are served amongst the scenery of lush waterfalls and mythical island legends.
The team at Aperol Spritz AU have asked bartenders to film themselves making the ‘perfect serve’ Aperol spritz, to share it on their Instagram as a reel with the hashtag #SpritzMeToVenice. Once uploaded and posted – job done, you’re in the draw.