Afterlife

Friday recipe inspo: 6 more bartenders’ advice on creativity, recipes, and more

“Don’t be afraid to fail,” why boundaries can help your creativity shine, and more.

Brisbane

What do the Dirty Martini, Bloody Mary and Sbagliato have in common?

It’s time to hedge your predictions for summer drink trends again.

Melbourne

Nostalgia is top of the list at new Melbourne venue, Blackbird

A Brisbane transplant puts on its Melbourne fit.

Bars

How the luxe cocktail list at Scarfes Bar came together

“We mapped out the emotional framework first and then built drinks to sit within those chapters.”

Afterlife

Five bartenders share their advice on creativity, and making memorable experiences

On getting it wrong, and making beautiful things for people.

Afterlife

“There’s something radical in making something beautiful,” says Andie Bulley

The award-winning bartender on creativity, ideas, and why story is everything.

Afterlife

Charlie Hunter: “Creative problem solving is huge in hospo.”

“It all comes back to the guest experience,” says the Dark Blue bar manager.

Afterlife

Bertie Boekemann: “Don’t be afraid to fail.”

Bertie Boekemann talks creativity, why everyone is creative, and why making mistakes isn’t as high stakes as you think.

Afterlife

It’s important to ‘get out of your comfort zone’, says bartender Alex Kingdom

“Try to make beauty in your everyday life.”

Afterlife

Elliot Pascoe: “Creativity does better with boundaries.”

One of Brisbane’s finest bartenders gets deep into the creative process.

Afterlife

When it comes to drinks inspiration, Georgia Gresham gets inspired by people

“Inspiration is literally everywhere,” Georgia says.

Afterlife

Jay Cozma on why getting it wrong makes better drinks

“When I think about drinks, I’m not making drinks for myself.”

Afterlife

Jesse Kourmouzis: “Go out and try things, test things.”

The talented bartender shares his advice and his creative process.

Afterlife

If there is a way, Nance Liong will find it

“My thought processes are a little bit linear but then also loopy,” she says.

Afterlife

“You can take inspiration from anywhere,” says Rachel Abou

“It’s making people enjoy an experience,” says Rachel.

Afterlife

Nostalgia inspires the drinks of Roy Das Neves

“I found myself being inspired by that unapologetic nature from what I saw from the Dark Mofo program itself,” says Roy Das Neves.

Brisbane

This bartender opened his first bar by flipping a restaurant

Corbins is your new destination for classic cocktails in Maroochydore from Tuncer Tokmak.

Melbourne

How Matt Linklater developed the cocktails for Tom Sarafian’s new restaurant, Zareh

“No shaken drinks” was the brief — along with a healthy dose of arak.

Better Know Your Bartender

Here are the six Australia & NZ finalists for Hennessy MyWay

Our bartenders have “helped set the pace for the global stage.”

Brisbane

How I got here: Charlie Hunter on what makes Brisbane’s bar scene so rewarding

“The misconception that men don’t enjoy cocktails and women don’t enjoy whisky – all of that is garbage, people like what they like.”

Melbourne

All quiet in the west no more thanks to Misfits in Footscray

Drinking Melbourne is the new weekly newsletter from drinks writer Fred Siggins, unpacking what’s happening in Melbourne’s bars (and what you can learn from them), sent every Tuesday to your inbox. Get on the list here. Walking into Misfits in Footscray reminds me of the gallery openings and

Primers

How to use it: Archie Rose Rye Malt Whisky

A brief history, how it is actually made, and three recipes.

Brisbane

Seven of the best places to eat after service (or on your break)

Skip the packet ramen – tuck into tom yum noodles, kimchi pancakes and crispy chicken skin at these late-night Brisbane venues.

Melbourne

Open to close: Fitzroy, Melbourne

The Melbourne suburb has world class cocktailing, smart wine bars, and the best pubs in Australia.

Better Know Your Bartender

There’s an award-winning bartender behind this new Australian agave brand

Beudi is taking a distinctly Australian approach to agave spirits.