Drinks At Work

‘That wine wankery makes people feel inferior,’ says Samantha Payne

Advice on wine and wine lists tailored to bartenders.

Melbourne

How Kitty Gardner built a creative role at one of the world’s best bars

“It was tough balancing being a good mum and doing my best at work,” Kitty says.

Better Know Your Bartender

Dave Arnold is here — let your inner cocktail geek out for lunch

Catch Dave Arnold at The Waratah for a one of a kind lunch — tomorrow, Sunday 8th.

Drinks At Work

Luke Whearty on five years of Byrdi, and why there are too many average guest shifts

Byrdi takes over Icebergs this Sunday in Sydney — we’ll see you there.

Drinks At Work

Shirley Yeung on Mix Haus, working with Rhubi, and more

Entries into the Just Add Rhubi cocktail competition are open now — here’s what you need to know.

Melbourne

How Carlie Dyer became head distiller at one of Australia’s best whisky brands

Plus, the return of a Fitzroy icon, new vodka, and a Scarf Community event you'll want to attend.

Afterlife

Here are the Top 6 finalists in Espolòn Tequila’s Afterlife To The Bone cocktail competition

It's a stellar Top 6, with bartenders from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Hobart making it through.

Melbourne

How one distiller ended up creating a whole category of gin

A category all Australia's own; a difficult week for hospitality.

Afterlife

Monday recipe inspiration, from around the country

Six creative recipes from the Espolòn Afterlife To The Bone cocktail competition.

Bars

A sickening day for the bar industry

The alleged behaviour is a cancer on the industry.

Melbourne

Back bars to fall in love with: Lola Belle and The Elysian Whisky Bar

A beautiful back bar will get you that second and third visit from your guests.

Afterlife

Five top bartenders, five unique takes on the creative process

Some handy cocktail inspiration for your Monday.

Afterlife

‘It’s a cocktail a lot of bartenders know, but probably never made’ says Ben Hardy

The Black Pearl bar manager talks about his Crusta riff, creativity and more.

Afterlife

For Anneliese Grazioli, it starts with the spirit

The 'Queen of the North' talks creativity, and her two Darwin bars.

Afterlife

‘We’re in the business of making memories,’ says Bertie Boekemann

The Now & Then bar manager is one of the top 25 finalists of the Espolòn Afterlife To The Bone cocktail competition.

Afterlife

The creation process is ‘a collective effort’ says Callum McKay

The Bar Brutus bartender is one of the top 25 bartenders in the Espolòn Afterlife - To The Bone cocktail competition.

Afterlife

“I like to tell stories,” says Christian Kang

The talented and gregarious Darwin bartender shares a look into the creative process.

Afterlife

Elisa Rodrigues wants to make weird drinks and make people happy

Her drink, Puentes, is all about the marigolds.

Afterlife

‘I want to pay homage to amazing memories,’ says Elisabetta Luppi

How her grandfather's Sunday afternoon mixing inspired her latest drink.

Afterlife

At Maker, it’s all about creativity, says Georgia Gresham

Get Georgia's riff on the classic Boomerang cocktail throughout August.

Afterlife

‘When you make something that tastes good, it make you feel so satisfied,’ says Emre Bilgin

Maybe Sammy in Sydney is one of those bars — and there’s not many like them — that when the bartenders go to work, whether it’s mid-week or the weekend, they know they’re going to be busy. There are no slow nights at this award-winning bar. Emre Bilgin has

Afterlife

‘We get in the books’: Jack Turner talks drinks and creativity

Four months ago, Jack Turner — along with Kayla and Rohan Massie, and Campbell Nicol — took ownership of bartender favourite, Rude Boy, in Hobart. They’re known for their fried chicken — its deliciousness we can vouch for — as well as their cocktails. And Jack is one of the top 25 bartenders

Afterlife

‘I think I’m super curious,’ says Jarah Retana of El Primo Sanchez

At the hidden bar, La Prima, he's serving up his Spur Reviver cocktail this month.

Afterlife

For new drinks, Jax Thai starts at the farmers market

Get the recipe for his Espolòn Afterlife To The Bone cocktail here.

Afterlife

‘I consider myself a creative person,’ says Kitty Gardner of Caretaker’s Cottage

Get the recipe for her Rebel Yell cocktail, too.