Drinks At Work

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The bartender behind the world’s number three bar is coming to Sydney next week

Simone Caporale is taking over Maybe Sammy on Friday 14 April.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 5 Apr 2023

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“Preparation is key.” Kate McGraw shares some World Class advice on comps, careers, and more

Kate talks about the work that goes into creating a World Class cocktail, how winning bartenders prepare for the competition, and loads more.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 22 Mar 2023

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“Brands follow the money.” Charlie Ainsbury, Darren Leaney, and Mariella Menato on the future of the drinks industry

Talking why punters ought to pay more, if sustainable spirits are possible, bartenders owning bars, and more.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 15 Mar 2023

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“I started with $30K.” James Young on building a medal-winning world-beating gin

Or, how to build an award winning gin with no distilling experience.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 8 Mar 2023

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“We weren’t mates.” Sean Baxter went from bartender to co-founder of one of Australia’s best gins

Baxter also talks about the expertise (and how much cash) it takes to start a brand today.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 1 Mar 2023

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What does Krystal Hart look for when hiring an ambassador? ‘Passion.’

Krystal is Campari’s trade advocacy manager and a leading light of the Australian bar scene.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 15 Feb 2023

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The bar as showroom: Barney Toy’s bar Clipper is making money many ways

Creating multiple revenue streams means that “Clipper can just be Clipper,” he says.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 8 Feb 2023

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Julie Reiner: ‘I’m not afraid to bet on myself and my team.’

The Netflix Drink Masters star and pivotal New York bar personality talks about TV, good bars, and how “the right team of people is everything.”

By Sam Bygrave

/ 2 Feb 2023

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‘My parents taught us to respect everyone,’ says Julio Bermejo, Tommy’s Margarita creator and tequila ambassador to the world

Last week I had the pleasure of hosting a live recording of Drinks At Work with the award-winning Julio Bermejo.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 25 Jan 2023

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‘We’re asking bartenders to think outside of the box,’ says Dre Masso

The influential bartender talks collaboration, creating Altos tequila, and the $50,000 USD prize that could change your career.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 16 Dec 2022

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Simone Caporale owns the world’s number 3 bar, and wants to teach you his creative process

‘Be prepared to have a plan B, or C, or D,’ says Simone Caporale of Sips in Barcelona.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 9 Dec 2022

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“I do it for the human aspect.” Maybe Sammy co-owner Stefano Catino on building a world-beating bar, & what's coming next

A lot of people talk a big game when it comes to hospitality — Stefano Catino practises what he preaches.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 17 Nov 2022