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Storm Evans is the winner of the Australian round of the 2023 Patrón Perfectionists cocktail competition

The creative lead of Cantina OK! will go on to compete against the world in Mexico.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 15 Nov 2023

Storm Evans competing at El Primo Sanchez today. Photo: Christopher Pearce

“It’s really special to be able to create something with your hands,” says The Rechabite’s Benjamin Thomson

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Japan has long inspired artists, writers, chefs and yes, bartenders. And it’s that country’s megalopolis, Tokyo, which provides the inspiration for Benjamin Thomson’s take

By Sam Bygrave

/ 13 Nov 2023

“It’s really special to be able to create something with your hands,” says The Rechabite’s Benjamin Thomson

This Paloma riff is inspired by the pinkish terracotta bricks of Toulouse

The Paloma gets Frenchified by Finn Sugrue.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 13 Nov 2023

This Paloma riff is inspired by the pinkish terracotta bricks of Toulouse

“They became more like my family than only coworkers.” Get Jarah Retana’s Okinawa-inspired Paloma recipe

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Inspiration comes from many places. But for Jarah Retana, a bartender at Sydney tequila joint du jour, El Primo Sanchez, his take on the Paloma comes courtesy

By Boothby Staff

/ 13 Nov 2023

“They became more like my family than only coworkers.” Get Jarah Retana’s Okinawa-inspired Paloma recipe

This Paloma riff from Re's Sam Cocks is inspired by the home of shio koji

Re bartender Sam Cocks dials up the umami.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 13 Nov 2023

This Paloma riff from Re's Sam Cocks is inspired by the home of shio koji

“It’s like Sunday arvo river swims.” Get Storm Evans’ riff on the classic Paloma here

How is this Paloma like a 1996 Corolla?

By Sam Bygrave

/ 11 Nov 2023

“It’s like Sunday arvo river swims.” Get Storm Evans’ riff on the classic Paloma here

Get the recipe for Leah Dunnigan’s Paloma riff, inspired by Scotland

The Bar Planet bartender brings beetroot and carrots to the party.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 11 Nov 2023

Get the recipe for Leah Dunnigan’s Paloma riff, inspired by Scotland

How Caretaker’s Cottage was named number one in Victoria, and among the world’s best

It pays to be patient — you might just find yourself with one of the world’s best bars.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 10 Nov 2023

How Caretaker’s Cottage was named number one in Victoria, and among the world’s best

“I’m obsessed with getting things right,” says Tom Opie

The talented bartender is one of the 10 finalists in the 2023 Patrón Perfectionists cocktail competition.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 9 Nov 2023

“I’m obsessed with getting things right,” says Tom Opie

‘It really needs to have a little pop of colour.’ Get Kayla Saito’s Paloma riff

Kayla’s take is inspired by her hometown of Honolulu.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 8 Nov 2023

‘It really needs to have a little pop of colour.’ Get Kayla Saito’s Paloma riff

Martin McConnell wants to stun you with an exploding (and delicious) drink

The Frog’s Hollow Saloon bartender is serving up theatrics, refreshment and more.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 7 Nov 2023

Martin McConnell wants to stun you with an exploding (and delicious) drink

Get Josh Varna’s advice for entering The Vero Bartender 2023

Flights to the national final — and Italy for the winner — are on offer.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 6 Nov 2023

Last year's winner, Tom Opie. Photo: Supplied