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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?

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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.

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Fermentation for Flavor and Opulence with Sebastian Tollius of Clemente Bar

VinePair

That ignited the curiosity of then head bartender and current Clemente bar manager Richie Millwater, who was so inspired by the ingredient that he started using it in all sorts of R and D projects. It all began when Sebastian built a cocktail featuring chef Brock’s barley miso for the menu at EMP.

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

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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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When Did Malört Go Mainstream?

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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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At Le Veau d’Or, an Old Martini Tradition Gets a New Spin

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The second glass, however, is a highball containing two more ounces of vermouth and topped off with Vichy Catalan sparkling water, all cooled down by the same ice that was used to stir the Martini. Eric “ET” Tecosky set up old-style sidecars at Jones Hollywood in West Hollywood for the 15 years that he was bar manager there.

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