Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Head Sommelier Sophie Gitterle delves into the rich tapestry of South American wines, offering an eclectic selection from speciality importers alongside Australian and Spanish varietals. For this one, Fernet is blended with Cynar, another amaro, along with a secret Buenos Aires bitters blend.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

By crafting cocktails based on Korean ‘sool,’ we aim to convey the contemporary drinking culture and menu preferences enjoyed by Koreans these days,” Ellia says. It starts with sweet, salt, and bitter at the same time. Its smell is now often associated with Seoul’s transport hubs. “By I call it a Korean rosé,” Park says.

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VinePair

APRIL 16, 2024

Many people think sugar only makes things sweet, but it is a crucial ingredient that adds body, mouthfeel, and viscosity to a cocktail. The deceptive sweetness of many liqueurs makes them harder to balance, like the bitter-tasting but sugar-loaded Campari. There’s a reason why pastry chef’s love it,” Simó says.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Plum Boulevardier at Bar Goto Niban Credit: VinePair Staff You can’t really go wrong with any of the well-crafted cocktails or highballs at Bar Goto Niban (the Sakura Martini, with its mix of gin and sake, is a popular order). Sweet vermouth and bitters keep things classic, while orgeat provides a calming dose of sweetness.

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Mixologists

APRIL 11, 2025

The Cocktail Shaker: Chill and Combine Like a Seasoned Pro The Cocktail Shaker is an absolutely indispensable tool for crafting cocktails that demand thorough chilling and the seamless combination of ingredients that naturally resist emulsification, such as vibrant fruit juices, rich dairy cream, and delicate egg whites.

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