Our round up of cocktail articles, local and international booze news, bar news and recommended reads.
Sydney Cider Cocktail Competition
- We’re delighted that Cocktails & Bars is the media partner for the 2018 Sydney Cider Cocktail Competition. Entries are now open and bartenders are invited to create a Sydney-inspired cocktail using an Australian native ingredient and a minimum of 60 ml of Sydney Cider products. Full details on how to enter as well as the host of prizes here.
Superfood Cocktails Trend
- From turmeric and matcha to kale and beets. Are superfood cocktails the next health drink trend? (via Vinepair)
The “Regal Shake” Technique
- Have you tried the “regal shake”? A clever cocktail technique hack that involves dropping a bit of citrus peel into a cocktail shaker. (via PUNCH)
Pornstar Martini Trees
- A UK bar is offering Pornstar Martini Trees (via Ladbible)
Pickle Juice Slushies
- Anyone for pickles juice slushies? (via Food & Wine)
Recommended Reads
- Bartenders Are Obsessed With Milk Punch (via Vinepair). Here’s how to make clarified milk punch.
- Can you tell the ABV of a bottle of whisky by giving it a shake? (via Whisky Molecules)
- Exploring a Different Acidity and its Cocktail Applications (via TOTC)
New Bars & Bar News
- Button Bar in Sydney has launched a new cocktail and food menu.
- Bar Patrón by Rockpool has officially opened where you can sip on the Millionaire’s Nitro Margarita.
- As reported earlier, The Doss House has now opened in The Rocks.
- Take a first look at Alibar Bar in Woolloomooloo set to bring a theatrical and interactive guest experience when it launches this week.
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