On Tuesday morning, the fifth Regional Final for The Perfect Blend competition was held at Bank Street Social. The finalists took the stage, all vying for the Regional Champion Title in either the Apprentice or Professional category. With 15 finalists, some were fresh faces, and others returned for another chance at the title.
While Jägermeister is revered for its signature ice-cold shot, its versatility as a spirit extends far beyond, thanks to its aromatic flavour profile. From classic cocktails like the Jägermeister Mule to modern creations like the DeathFlip, mixologists all around the world have embraced the complexity of Jägermeister
Following the success of Attaboy’s Australian tour with the William Grant & Sons team in January, multi-award-winning bartender and bar owner Ryan Chetiyawardana—aka Mr Lyan (Lyaness, Super Lyan, Silver Lyan, Seed Library)—will be jumping behind the stick across the East Coast at the end of April.
Set in the heart of Sydney CBD, the ‘Glenfiddich x Jordan Gogos Pop-Up bar’ hosted by artist-driven social enterprise, ART AID, located at 200 George Street, running from 17th April to 8th May, 2024.
“The competition asks bartenders (of all levels) to make a twisted G&T and a three ingredient cocktail that causes a stir, something that is in the wheelhouse of most capable bartenders in the country.” – Co-Founder at Never Never Sean Baxter
To get true and honest feedback, we shared our entire bartender engagement plans for 2024 with the Campari Hive Mind group at Waremah/ Cockatoo Island. Over the course of the day, we etched out what we could do better with insight from 12 of the industry’s most creative and influential bartenders to help us understand what we don’t know.
But this time is different. For the first time, all eight States and Territories will have the chance to get their own State Coins, designed by…YOU.
RSVP to The Blend’s Masterclass: “Alternative Flavour Creation,” led by the visionary Iain McPherson, owner of Panda & Sons in the UK. With over six years of dedicated research, Iain has revolutionized the cocktail scene by adapting food techniques to suit the craft of mixology.
Our QLD finalists were treated to a day on Loop Growers Farm, just north of Brisbane CBD, to learn about regenerative farming and the importance of soil health to flavour development in produce.
To launch the cocktail challenge in Australia for the first time, Jordan Bushell, the global Hennessy brand ambassador, will host a series of exclusive events and masterclasses throughout Australia and New Zealand, joined by Alex Zanarini, the ANZ ambassador.
On Tuesday morning, the third Regional Final for The Perfect Blend Cocktail Competition 2024 was held in Melbourne. Bartenders flocked to BYRDI, meeting their host for the day, Luke Whearty, before embarking on a day of outdoor adventures at Victoria’s Restaurant of the Year, O.My.
On Sunday 10th of March, Bar Planet in its first Brisbane takeover, took over the reigns at Frog’s for an epic night of long pours, Cucumber & Lemon Sgroppinos as well as other Hendrick’s Gin bangers, and unlimited bags of their famous popcorn