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We Asked 16 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Cheap Bourbon?

VinePair

Luke Rowe, bar manager, ELWAY’S , Denver “ Wild Turkey 101 is a great underrated choice for cocktails. I love it in a highball or a Gold Rush , but am happy sipping it on the rocks.” Whether you’re enjoying it neat or in a cocktail, it never disappoints.”

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Bar Julius Elevates Redfern’s Nightlife with European-Inspired Dining and Drinks

Australian Bartender

As a central lobby bar, Bar Julius is offering a versatile setting, from breakfast to late-night drinks. The venues Executive Chef, Pip Pratt, Group Bars Manager, Ben Ingall, Group Sommelier, Kyle Poole, and Head Chef Will Francis, who has returned to Australia from the UK to take on this new role.

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WINNERS ANNOUNCED: The Six Brothers Mahura Masters

Bar Magazine

Ping impressed the judges with Eastern Memory , a striking highball that masterfully highlights Mahuras unique character. The judges came together to determine two final winners: Wichayarat Ping Chantawichayasuit, Bartender at Ginger Lily, Pan Pacific London and Giovanni Dellaglio, Head Bartender at Le Magritte, The Beaumont Mayfair.

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When Did Malört Go Mainstream?

VinePair

An Opening Act, Not a Headliner Malört is not the second coming of Aperol, and it’s nowhere near close to becoming a default option in a highball. It’s still not a typical back bar selection, but some feel this may eventually change.

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JOJI is Sydney’s new 310-square metre Japanese inspired rooftop

Australian Bartender

“Our cocktails honour tradition but push the boundaries with ingredients and flavours that surprise,” says Kerry Burgess, Group Bar Manager at ESCA Group. Burgess, formerly of London’s Top 50 World’s Best Bar, Happiness Forgets, adds, “Every cocktail is crafted to be fresh and exciting, while still feeling familiar.”

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Easiest Cocktail to Master?

VinePair

The easiest cocktails to master, according to bartenders: Manhattan Cuba Libre Moscow Mule Daiquiri Vodka Martini Old Fashioned Whiskey Highball Honeysuckle Negroni Vodka Soda “The easiest drink to master, from my perspective, is the classic Manhattan. Karynn Brown, bartender, Amor y Amargo , NYC “I would have to say the Whiskey Highball.

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It took four years but Papi Katsu is now open in Perth

Australian Bartender

Sesh Mafia’s Ben Tua, Chase Weber, Leigh Power, and Eoin Kenny, along with Venue Manager Chrissie Lam (from Si Paradiso, Servo) and Bar Manager Mario Rizzo (El Grotto, Long Chim, Shui), are opening this underground Yakuza-inspired den on May 30. Papi Katsu is like nothing we’ve done before.