Of all the places Australian Bartender of the Year, James Irvine, imagined he’d be making cocktails, Hendrick’s Master Distiller Lesley Gracie’s laboratory probably wasn’t one of them. However, winning Australian Bartender of the Year does open those Distillery doors.
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The Margarita is one of those renowned classic cocktails with a formula that opens the door to an endless list of variations, twists on classics and contemporary cocktails galore.
From slushies and spritzes to new competitions, the winners at the 22nd annual Bartender Magazine Bar Awards and exciting new openings. Here are the top 10 clicked on stories for 2023.
Consummate professional, James Irvine, a legend of the industry, took out top honors with his two stunning drinks – ‘Goes Na-nana-nana’ and ‘Crust off’. “What an awesome experience and another very, very fun event,” said James after the win.
From Star Wars junkie to Hinky Dinks manager and Rookie of the Year nominee, we chart the rise of this talented ‘tender.