The Drinks List
The verdict on Maybe Sammy’s latest cocktail list
What's the average price of a cocktail here? Is it worth it? Also: the brands with the most listings.
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Drinks At Work
How (and why) Ben Luzz renovated a nearly 30 year old Melbourne icon
‘There’s a double economy thing happening at the moment,’ says the Gin Palace owner.
Better Know Your Bartender
Cointreau global brand ambassador Kevin Sueiro talks Margaritas and oranges
The Cointreau Margarita Challenge offers the chance to win a trip to France — and closes for entries on March 31st.
Bartenders' Weekender
What to expect at Bartenders’ Weekender this June (the program is now live)
With 20 events already confirmed, and more to come, it’s going to be a big three days in Brisbane.
Primers
Product Dive: how Elijah Craig Rye is made, some history, and more
A (very) brief history, some mythbusting, and tasting notes.
Recipes
The Rattlesnake cocktail is why rye and absinthe belong together
A little dash’ll do ya.
Recipes
Who invented the Old Pal cocktail?
How you make it depends on which version of history you believe.
Recipes
Sherry and rye get the Fizz treatment in the Buffalo Fizz
File under: #drinkmoresherry.
Primers
A look at the trends and numbers from the 2024 World Class Bartender of the Year Australia Top 100
The best 100 bartenders in this year’s instalment are here, as well as some key takeaways from the class of 2024.
Bars
10 years in: how Ramblin’ Rascal Tavern survived and thrived
How much did it cost to open Rascals? And how did Dave Grohl come to be a fan?
Bartenders' Weekender
Big ideas, tastings, parties — save the date for the Bartenders’ Weekender this June
It's a three day long weekend for bartenders and drinks professionals, packed with inspiring talks, bar collaborations, parties and events.
Primers
World Class Bartender of the Year entries close soon (here’s some last minute advice)
As Kate McGraw says, one drink just might just change your life.
Bars
Stefano Catino on bringing Matt Whiley’s RE to Public, how to survive tough times, and the second coming of the Maybe Cocktail Festival
There’s two conflicting narratives out there about the hospitality landscape: openings and closures.
Craft of the Menu
How Lachy Sturrock tailored his new venue’s drinks to the locals (and how he didn’t)
It pays to be adaptable when you open a new concept.
Drinks At Work
“This industry is all about personality,” says Rooster Rojo’s Abbie Weir
The Rooster Rojo Rumble is looking for six bartenders to fly to Sydney — and one to Greece.
Primers
What’s the price of a cocktail, and which are the leading brands, in Victoria’s best bars?
A look at what the most influential bars are pouring right now.