From slushies and spritzes to new competitions, the winners at the 22nd annual Bartender Magazine Bar Awards and exciting new openings. Here are the top 10 clicked on stories for 2023.
Tag: Bartender of the Year
Consummate professional, James Irvine, a legend of the industry, took out top honors with his two stunning drinks – ‘Goes Na-nana-nana’ and ‘Crust off’. “What an awesome experience and another very, very fun event,” said James after the win.
To help you get started on your study and prep, here are a few links to the last year of magazines as well as last year’s exam paper.
The Bartender of the Year Competition which is proudly sponsored by Hendrick’s Gin & Monkey Shoulder is getting a bit of a shake-up in 2023. With a whopping prize of a trip to Scotland on offer, the format of the comp has also been changed, meaning the entire event will run over one day.
I was impressed by how calm the competitors were and how well they presented. Kate, Liam and Priscilla were incredible, and I am so happy that Priscilla took out the 2022 Bartender of the year title. She truly deserved it!
Everleigh Bottling Co. is known for taking world-class cocktails from bar to bottle, and this latest in the Signature Series celebrates Priscilla Leong’s win with an exclusive bottling of her winning cocktail, the Lion Tamer. And they’re even throwing a party to celebrate!
The time has come to throw your shaker in the ring (or nominate your favourite bartender) to compete at this year’s Bartender of the Year competition! It’s happening during Sydney Bar Week (3-7 September). Simply email amy@spantonmedia.com with the name, email address & mobile number of the person competing.
It’s finally back! It only took 2 years. With thanks to our friends at Hendrick’s & Monkey Shoulder, the Australian Bartender Magazine Bartender of the Year is back. So why should you enter this comp?
Australian Bartender magazine’s Bartender of the Year sponsored by Hendrick’s & Monkey Shoulder is the toughest test of bartending ability going around. The comp is open to all working bartenders, and if you haven’t registered yet, now is the time.
Do you have what it takes to be the Bartender of the Year? Take our third practice quiz to see where your knowledge is at.
Taking over multiple cocktail lists, bartender training and relaunching a venue is no easy task. For reigning Australian Bartender of the Year, Alex ‘Gondz’ Gondzioulis, the new challenge has arrived, stepping into the Group Bar Manager role at Liquid & Larder.
We’re working hard with suppliers to reduce the financial pressure on bartenders by having complimentary and lower priced events, to make it easier for people to make it to town this year.