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

This month on Boothby we’ve been sharing the stories and cocktails of each of the 25 finalists in Espolòn Tequila’s Afterlife To The Bone cocktail competition, and the top six have just been announced.

Six bartenders from four cities around Australia will now head to Sydney during Bar Week to compete in the national final and the chance to take out the top prize of $10,000 cash.

Huge, right? So who are the Top 6?

Ben Hardy, the bar manager of The Attic at Black Pearl in Melbourne, made it through with his cocktail, Crusta Rhymes (The Rebellion).

‘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.

Boothby.Sam Bygrave

Georgia Gresham, who you’ll find behind the stick at Maker in Brisbane, scored a spot in the final with her drink El Regreso.

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

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

Boothby.Sam Bygrave

From Hobart, co-owner and bartender at Rude Boy, Jack Turner, made it through with his serve, Gallo Feroz.

‘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

Boothby.Sam Bygrave

Jarah Retana from El Primo Sanchez in Sydney got through with his drink, the Spur Reviver.

‘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.

Boothby.Sam Bygrave

And from Melbourne bar Caretaker’s Cottage, Kitty Gardner is through to the final with her drink, Rebel Yell.

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

Get the recipe for her Rebel Yell cocktail, too.

Boothby.Sam Bygrave

Sydney bartender Kyoka Ogawa from Kuro Bar & Dining also reached the final with her drink, Bonito Bonito.

Every day is a chance for new discoveries behind the bar, says Kyoka Ishioka

You can get her Espolòn Afterlife To The Bone cocktail throughout August.

Boothby.Sam Bygrave

Don’t forget to get along to the national final taking place in Sydney on Tuesday 10 September during Sydney Bar Week. The top six will compete to take home the big prize of $10,000 — to RSVP click here.