Australian Bartender

JANUARY 15, 2024

Alice Bar Laneway, 195 Elizabeth St, Brisbane CBD @ alicebarbris If there is ever a complaint levelled at Brisbane’s nightlife, it’s a lack of late-night bars. Industry veteran and Frog’s Hollow owner, Peter Hollands has gone out on his own to open Alice Bar, which is now open seven days a week until 3am. But no more.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The spirit is famously gnarly, and has been “enjoyed” almost exclusively in the domain of the Chicago bar scene, where it’s existed as a rite of passage for dive bar denizens and as a reliable and irreverent bartender’s handshake. Malört’s Makeover Malört’s main purpose at a bar is to be shot and ridiculed shortly thereafter.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2024

Our judging panel comprised of working bartenders, bar managers, bar owners, bar consultants and, more importantly, top influential Chilled 100 members with on-premise buying power, who are ready to judge, rate, and award your spirit’s brand. Bar Owner, Beverage Director of vintage and modern Amaro bar, Billy Sunday.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

It’s been just over 16 years since Julie Reiner and her wife and business partner Susan Fedroff opened their award-winning bar Clover Club in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. The trio immediately clicked, reinvigorating and reassuring the continued legacy of Clover Club by embracing and leaning into each of their own unique skill sets.

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VinePair

JANUARY 6, 2025

Moe Aljaff, one of the founders of the cocktail bar Two Schmucks in Barcelona, and a co-owner of the highly anticipated Schmuck, which will open in Manhattan in mid-January, has lived all over the world. But when it came time to open a new bar, he chose New York City. Bar Snack opens at 2 p.m., Bar Snack opens at 2 p.m.,

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

As soon as we heard about the collaboration we started work creating an incredible whisky experience,” Cameron Ewen, The Balmoral’s Head Whisky Ambassador and Bar Manager at SCOTCH, explained to me over email. I got in contact with the Balmoral Hotel to find out how they’d created this unforgettable experience. “As

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VinePair

JUNE 3, 2025

We asked 11 bartenders and bar pros to find out. In many bars, ordering an Old Fashioned feels like checking a box instead of creating an experience. Balance in this [drink] is paramount, and too many times have I ventured out to try a bar/bartender’s fun spin on it only to be disappointed. It is overhyped.

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Australian Bartender

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Sydney turned the weather on for Bar Week this year, and the final night, the 23rd Annual Bartender Magazine Bar Awards on Wednesday, 11 September, was no exception, with the deck at Doltone House bathed in sunlight for the pre-drinks. Here are all the winners that were presented on the night!

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VinePair

AUGUST 27, 2024

I’d been brought on as a waiter, but the seasoned bar staff, mostly primadonnas who conscientiously objected to daytime bartending, refused to work lunch. Bartending in most modern restaurants and craft cocktail bars has become considerably more knowledge-intensive, and consumers are more educated about mixology.

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VinePair

JULY 11, 2024

Whether a bar can hit this target consistently can determine its success or even its survival. Getting a Martini in a cocktail bar is expensive in Manhattan. Its co-owner Matt Piacentini knows this better than anyone: he also co-owned the now-shuttered bar Clyde Common in Portland, Ore., Liability insurance: $0.65 Profit: $1.00

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VinePair

AUGUST 1, 2024

bottles that have recently earned a spot on their back bars. Dean Hakim, bar manager, Heirloom at the St. Damian Langarica, Bar Manager, Irwin’s , Philadelphia “My favorite rum at the moment is El Dorado’s High Ester Blend Rum. It’s refreshing and versatile, making it a must-have for any home bar.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

After all, they tend to enjoy educating curious customers about the new labels hanging out on their back bars. Grace Tomczak, lead bartender, MAKfam , Denver “ Brother’s Bond Cask Strength has certainly earned a spot behind the bar at The Golden Swan. Adam Fournier, bar director, Spago , Beverly Hills “ Four Roses Small Batch.

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Australian Bartender

MARCH 17, 2025

Rockpool Bar & Grill has unveiled a new addition to its iconic restaurant in Sydneys CBD, the Rockpool Lounge. Image: Rockpool Lounge) Rockpool Bar & Grill has unveiled a new addition to its iconic restaurant in Sydneys CBD, the Rockpool Lounge. Designed by Hunter St. Hospitality, Rockpool Lounge merges elegance with comfort.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

Since its founding in 2008, the Cocktail Apprentice Program has offered rising bar professionals the opportunity to work side-by-side with hospitalitys most respected minds during the annual Tales of the Cocktail conference in New Orleans. Tales of the Cocktail Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 Cocktail Apprentice Program (CAP) Class.

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VinePair

JULY 8, 2025

It’s a sleeper gem I always keep on my back bar.” It is a staple at OsKar and in my home bar.” Lexi Parker, beverage manager, Poka Loka Social Club , Denver “Great Jones Distilling Co.’s Bridget Ramsey, bar manager, Judy & Harry’s , Asbury Park, N.J. The bourbon is 91.4

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The Cocktail Lovers

MARCH 7, 2025

9th March: Equal Parts, London 6pm-12am: Youll find four very different, much welcome faces from UK bars behind the stick at Equal Parts this Sunday. Behind the bar at Equal Parts, London 9th March: Avra, Four Seasons, Athens 3.30-4.30pm: On the decks, expect banging tunes from an array of female DJs.

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Australian Bartender

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Serving hot pizza, handmade pasta, local and imported natural wines , live music on the weekend and a Sunday slice club every week. The drinks list has been built in collaboration with Kurtis, Dan Ashby (Venue Manager) and Christian (Bar Manager) with a big focus on aperitivo-style cocktails.

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The Cocktail Lovers

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Imaginative new drinks at Seed Library, a fun-filled bar takeover at Side Hustle and Valentine’s Day at Dear Irving and Velvet at the Corinthia New menus This week the team at Mr Lyan unveil the fourth menu at their Shoreditch neighbourhood bar Seed Library. So, rather than just Kioku, its now Kioku Sake Bar.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 29, 2024

Then, a visit to the SCOTCH bar, in which The Macallan Horizon is displayed. The bottle will be housed securely in a personally engraved whisky keep inside the bar. Guests will then be offered a taste of the fine and rare whisky, or can choose to save it for a later date. Then, a final night of comfort in the Scone & Crombie suite.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Shots are the bar scene’s greatest equalizer. It doesn’t matter if you’re in a fancy craft cocktail spot serving $20 Negroni riffs or a seedy dive bar with sticky floors and the faint smell of urine wafting through the air: Shot glasses are always on hand, waiting to be filled. Of course, some shots are more popular than others.

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Bartender.com

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Featured Bartender; Bethany Alyssa Nardi Hawks Restaurant Granite Bay, California Bethany’s maiden initials are BAR so it seems it was always meant to be. Bethany found passion in the fashion industry and quickly became the fashion club president at the age of 19. She was obsessed with being behind the bar!

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PubClub

AUGUST 14, 2024

16 and these San Diego bars are marking the occasion with rum drinks and specials. They are: The Mavericks Mai Tai at Mavericks Beach Club , one of the most popular bars in Pacific Beach, is a boozy concoction made with Bacardi Dark & White Rum orange juice, lime, mango, amaretto, orgeat and a floater of Myers.

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VinePair

MARCH 26, 2024

If your home bar shows a conspicuous absence of rum despite an affinity for Daiquiris, then you’ve come to the right place. Seeking the best rums for cocktails, we asked bartenders around the world for their go-to bottles behind the bar. Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. Planteray Isle of Fiji R.L.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 10, 2023

And, if nothing else, all of our picks look handsome on any bookshelf or bar cart. The Encyclopedia of Cocktails: The People, Bars & Drinks, with More Than 100 Recipes Robert Simonson, Ten Speed Press, October 2023. Here are some of the best drinks books to gift in 2023. Norton & Company, May 2023.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Print Snake Hips Course Drinks Keyword blackberry, bourbon, club soda, lime, mint, Simple syrup Ingredients 2 oz. Club soda Instructions Combine mint leaves, lime juice, simple syrup and blackberries into a shaker. . Top with club soda and stir. Notes The mixologists at Thatchers created this recipe.

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Cheers

JUNE 4, 2024

For instance, the gin-based Oh My Darlin at Barn8 Restaurant & Bourbon Bar in Goshen, KY, uses a sweet pea syrup, along with Lillet Blanc, strawberry and lime, and is garnished with pea shoots. It’s topped with club soda and rimmed with a combination of dehydrated pea pulp and salt.

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Australian Bartender

MARCH 19, 2024

Serving hot pizza, handmade pasta, local and imported natural wines, live music on the weekend and a Sunday slice club every week. The drinks list has been built in collaboration with Kurtis, Dan Ashby (Venue Manager) and Christian (Bar Manager) with a big focus on aperitivo-style cocktails.

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VinePair

MAY 9, 2024

Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of The Above , St. Rob Krueger, beverage director, Smith & Mills / Tiny’s , NYC “The 21st Century, originally created by Jim Meehan in 2007 with the guidance of Audrey Saunders for New York’s Pegu Club. Amber Garcia, bar manager, Tana , Metarie, La. Louis “The Siesta!

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VinePair

JANUARY 18, 2024

Nikolas Vagenas, bar director and co-owner, Mr. Melo , Williamsburg, N.Y. Melissa Romanos, general manager and beverage director, Atlántico , Boston “A few that come to mind immediately are Old Grand Dad 114 Bourbon, Old Forester 100 Rye, Redbreast 12 Year, and Glenfarclas 12 Year. Larceny Small Batch is a great underrated whiskey.

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VinePair

MAY 7, 2024

It may be tempting to plunk down gobs of cash for these offerings, especially since they may turn heads when displayed on a home bar, but they will likely transform into dust magnets if they hold lousy juice. Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. Louis “ Cayéya Blanco Tequila.

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Bar Magazine

MARCH 8, 2024

Oozing elegance and exclusivity, The K Bar at the Kensington Hotel is London’s next upcoming destination bar. Adrian Gonzalez Parrondo, Bar Manager of The K Bar, tells us more about West London’s hidden gem, sharing details of the team’s immaculate approach to providing guests a quality, yet home-from-home, experience.

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VinePair

JUNE 11, 2024

We serve Fort Hamilton bourbon at The Bar Downstairs and use it in the Battle of Brooklyn cocktail, which also features refreshing watermelon — it’s a great drink for the summer season, with a nod to the historic battle that began in a watermelon patch. Jeff Caudill, general manager, BLU Beach Bar & Grill , Folly Beach, S.C.

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VinePair

AUGUST 30, 2024

But at Le Veau d’Or, bar director Sarah Morrissey is using dirty ice in the restaurant’s marquee cocktail. McManus is 42 and he began bartending at his family’s bar when he was 15.) Lora Johnston is one of the owners of Dick and Peg’s Northward Inn, a warm, woody, supper club–like restaurant and bar near Gloversville, N.Y.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Though bars often relegate such peaty Scotch to atomizers that sit dusty and scarcely used next to exotic bitters on the bar top, and while some think Laphroaig is too much of a bully to cocktail with, I say play around with it and see how amazing it can taste!” And at under $25 retail? Get the heck out of here.” Absolutely delicious.”

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Bartender.com

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

CHRIS BARNA , Bar Manager at Proof, 2022 Top 50 US World Class 2023 Top 30 US World Class, Charleston. JARED GIVENS , Director of Restaurants, Bars, and Events at The Thompson, Hyatt Hotels, Dallas. MICHAEL DZIEDZIC , Bar Director at Aruns Thai Restaurant, Chicago. ANNA THORN , Bar Manager at BOKA, Chicago.

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Bartender.com

AUGUST 15, 2024

Luis Florez’s journey from Colombia to the bustling bar scene in Massachusetts is nothing short of inspiring. From Food Runner to Beverage Director Originally hailing from Colombia, Luis moved to the United States twelve years ago, beginning his hospitality career as a food runner at the Boston College Club in Boston’s financial district.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 5, 2024

This celebrated award helps spirits and distilleries be noticed and become a favorite choice for bars, restaurants, clubs, and on-premise establishments within the United States. restaurants, bars, clubs and pubs. JULIETA CAMPOS , Beverage and Bar Operations Director at The Fifty/50 Group, Chicago.

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