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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.

What is Italicus? What you need to know, and how to use it

This relatively new addition to the drinks world is inspired by old world flavour.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 25 Jul 2023

What is Italicus? What you need to know, and how to use it

Bergamot gives this Gin Fizz a fragrant, floral lift

The Gin Fizz is elegant, often understated, and absolutely delicious.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 25 Jul 2023

Bergamot gives this Gin Fizz a fragrant, floral lift

How to dress up your Margarita, Mr Potato Head-style

The classic Margarita recipe gets a fancy Italian update.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 25 Jul 2023

How to dress up your Margarita, Mr Potato Head-style

The Negroni Bianco recipe is an Italianate twist on the modern classic White Negroni

This Negroni Bianco is citrusy, bitter, and a worthy relative of the classic.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 25 Jul 2023

The Negroni Bianco recipe is an Italianate twist on the modern classic White Negroni

What to expect from Anneliese Grazioli’s next bar

Bar Kokomo is set to open in September this year.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 19 Jul 2023

What to expect from Anneliese Grazioli’s next bar

How two bartenders turned a pandemic-era keg cocktail side hustle into a proper drinks brand

Andy McIntyre & Mitch Keane are eyeing east coast expansion for Idle Hands Drinks Co.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 12 Jul 2023

Exit interview: Harrison Kenney talks Bar Planet, winning Best New Bar in NSW, and the future

The award-winning bartender on what makes an award-winning bar.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 7 Jul 2023

Harrison Kenney picking up the trophy for Best New Bar NSW presented by Tequila Patrón. Photo: Christopher Pearce

Why Sam Ng gave up the corporate brand ambassador life to open a bar

Ng has opened Puffy Bois, where the focus is on fun, pizza, and some very good drinks.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 5 Jul 2023

Puffy Bois Sam Ng (left) and Zul Zaba. Photo: Supplied

What to expect from the bar when Alfie’s opens in September

The latest Liquid & Larder restaurant promises a bar that is “a destination in its own right.”

By Sam Bygrave

/ 4 Jul 2023

What to expect from the bar when Alfie’s opens in September

Breakfast cocktails, anyone? Get the recipe for this French Toast Flip

Okay, you might prefer it at brunch, but this cocktail from Otis in Sydney works at any time of day.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 3 Jul 2023

Breakfast cocktails, anyone? Get the recipe for this French Toast Flip

What to expect at McRae Bar, the luxe new cocktail bar at Capella Sydney

Are more high-quality cocktail bars coming for Sydney hotels?

By Sam Bygrave

/ 30 Jun 2023

What to expect at McRae Bar, the luxe new cocktail bar at Capella Sydney

Eduardo Conde is the 2023 winner of Diageo World Class Australia

The high-flying bartender will go on to represent Australia at the global finals later this year.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 27 Jun 2023

Eduardo Conde is the 2023 winner of Diageo World Class Australia