Cocktails & Bars

Lemon Drop Cocktail: a vodka-based cocktail that combines zesty citrus with a hint of sweetness. The lemon drop cocktail was invented by Norman Jay Hobday of Henry Africa’s bar in …

Chestnut Manhattan: a simple recipe using home-made chestnut liqueur to add an autumnal-wintry flavour to the classic cocktail. In a previous cocktail project, we featured a DIY method for making …

The Pornstar Martini was created by Douglas Ankrah in 2002. Here’s how to mix it. For the third year in a row, the Pornstar Martini was the most searched cocktail …

Prickly pear gimlet is a refreshing variation on the classic using fresh prickly pear juice. Here’s the full recipe. Prickly pears (Opuntia) originate from the Americas and can be found …

We’ve all heard of World Whisky Day and World Gin Day but there are more drink holidays that are gaining popularity. Some are called “national days”, others are “world days” …

What’s better than eating a Christmas pudding? Drinking it. Here’s a DIY Christmas pudding liqueur recipe to make and enjoy during the holiday season. Whether it’s a DIY gift idea …

I’m excited to share with you that in March 2023, Diageo Bar Academy featured me on Diageo Bar Clips in a segment on Exploring Fermented Flavours. In this Diageo Bar …

Stuck on naming your next cocktail? Find inspiration in our essential guide on how to name a cocktail in 12 creative ways. Several years ago, when a bartender created a …

Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026: Hope & Sesame in Guangzhou has been crowned The Best Bar in Asia 2026 at a ceremony celebrating Asia’s 50 Best Bars held in Macau. …

Australian International Spirits Awards 2026: Get the list of the trophy winners here. Australia’s leading distillers and their exceptional creations have been crowned at the 2026 Melbourne Royal Australian International …

Spirited Awards 2026 Winners: Tales of the Cocktail Foundation has announced the winners of the 20th annual Spirited Awards® at the Tales of the Cocktail conference in New Orleans on …

Cerbaco Trade Tasting 2026: over 80 products to taste and that’s just a sample of their extensive portfolio. Cerbaco’s portfolio of spirits is reminiscent of a massive library. You enter …

DISCUS Trade Tour 2026: Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) returned to Australia for a tour to raise the profile of American Spirits and introduce local trade representatives …

Last night we had the pleasure of attending “The Glendronach Presents: An Ode to The Highlands”, an immersive whisky foraging trail pop up with Dr Rachel Barrie, Master Blender of …

Archie Rose Triple Smoked Single Malt Whisky is a new release that showcases an Australian approach to smoke-forward spirits using three layers of smoke: smoked malt, smoked casks and smoked …

Vin De France Cocktails, a masterclass in creating cocktails with wine was held during Bastille Festival 2026 in Sydney with a dedicated wine bar at East Circular Quay. The immersive …