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Sam Bygrave

Sam Bygrave is the editor and founder of Boothby Media, where he writes, shoots, and talks about bars, bartenders and drinks online and in Boothby’s quarterly print magazine.

Nick Baxter on what he’s looking for in a great rum cocktail (and the Archie Rose White Cane Rum Riff)

Neighbourhood by neighbourhood, there are cash prizes up for grabs.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 27 Feb 2025

Nick Baxter on what he’s looking for in a great rum cocktail (and the Archie Rose White Cane Rum Riff)

Another round: how The World’s 50 Best Bars works with Emma Sleight

“That’s why the list is so dynamic and by its nature controversial.”

By Sam Bygrave

/ 26 Feb 2025

Emma Sleight is the head of content for The World's 50 Best Bars. Photo: Supplied

Counter meal: the lobster roll at Banco is a dish we love

Here's what you need to know, and the recipe for their take on the classic dish.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 24 Feb 2025

The lobster roll at Banco. Photo: Boothby

How to use it: Milagro Silver & De Kuyper Blue Curaçao

Forget international Margarita day — there’s a big world of classics ripe for tequila riffing (with a pop of colour).

By Sam Bygrave

/ 21 Feb 2025

Milagro Silver and De Kuyper Blue Curaçao at Double Deuce Lounge. Photo: Boothby

Guess who’s coming to Sydney for Maybe Cocktail Festival

Plus: the state of the bar business right now (go hassle your local candidate)

By Sam Bygrave

/ 19 Feb 2025

Stefano Catino during the Maybe Cocktail Festival last year. Photo: Boothby

Good drinking in an historic hotel: get the recipe for the Tilda Martini

A famous Sydney hotel acquires an Australian accented drinks program.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 17 Feb 2025

Bar Tilda at the Sofitel Wentworth Hotel. Photo: Steve Woodburn

Is this the best Daiquiri in the world?

Plus: a new addition to file under Bartenders Who Make Their Own Booze.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 14 Feb 2025

The Best Daiquiri In The World, according Nico de Soto. Photo: Boothby

Federico Malavenda on throwing Fernet parties, myths, and how Fernet-Branca became the bartenders’ handshake

Plus: where you can get your hands on this year’s Fernet-Branca coins.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 12 Feb 2025

Federico Malavenda. Photo: Supplied

A deep dive on Michter’s: tasting six bottlings, and a (very) brief history

Get a look at some very in demand whiskeys.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 10 Feb 2025

A deep dive on Michter’s: tasting six bottlings, and a (very) brief history

Recipe inspiration from three of Australia’s best cocktail bars

What it’s like to work a takeover with the three of the country’s best.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 7 Feb 2025

Recipe inspiration from three of Australia’s best cocktail bars

Matt Dale on what the brand ambassador role is about in 2025

The new Rhubi ambassador — the brand’s first — talks avant garde bars and a return to the classics.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 5 Feb 2025

Matt Whiley and Luke Whearty on collaboration, bartenders they admire

“There are plenty of fine drinks out there, but we’re not aiming for fine, are we?”

By Sam Bygrave

/ 3 Feb 2025

Matt Whiley and Luke Whearty on collaboration, bartenders they admire