“If you have lots of regulars, it gives them something new to get excited about every time they come in. And let’s face it, it’s also for ourselves – who doesn’t get bored of serving the same things over and over?” – Alejandro Archibald, owner of Maggie’s Snacks and Liquor, Melbourne
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An equal parts combination of gin, manzanilla or fino sherry and Lillet with a couple of dashes of orange bitters, it’s essentially a martini with training wheels – lower in ABV, floral, with a lick of salinity and juicy citrus notes.
Ice cream in cocktails actually has quite a venerable history. It’s unsurprising that the US, home of the soda parlour, was an early adopter. William Schmidt’s ‘The Flowing Bowl’, which was published in 1892, included quite a few ice cream cocktails, including the brandy and rum-laced Glorious Fourth.
“People, it’s all about the people for me. The ones I work with, learn from and serve, it’s what keeps me in the industry and it’s what I adore about it.” – Trinity Bird
“We won’t get anywhere having secrets in this industry. Share everything and ask people how they do things.” – Wunna Coleman-Goddard
“I was always inspired by the customer service workers who had the power to change my mood or make my day within short interactions, and I wanted to have that ability as well.” – Jac Landmark
I want to continue advocating for safe spaces for queer and neurodivergent bartenders. I would love to work with queer-friendly brands and venues to promote safer nightlife experiences for our LGBTQIA+ community.
“At Door Knock, I’m dedicated to fostering a safe and nurturing space where individuals, particularly women and gender-diverse bartenders, can access training and support that might not be readily available elsewhere.”
“It’s the people that make hospitality so addictive to me! The sense of community that comes from working in hospitality is so amazing and the people in our industry are so much fun that I couldn’t imagine not enjoying this line of work.”
Nowadays, a fluffy halo from the use of egg white (or alternative) is also expected, but this did not actually come until later – in 1922 Robert Vermiere advocated for the use of “a few drops of white of egg” to improve the cocktail
After a few decades in the wilderness, while vodka and dry white wine reigned supreme, whisky is back, baby. And, of course, this renewed interest has been welcomed with open arms by its spiritual home – Scotland.
“Cameo is a one of a kind bar, at least for Melbourne if not the rest of Australia. Our entire focus is around these Antique Classic Cocktails utilising our Vintage Spirit collection.” Josh Hampshire