Démodé
What is Cognac? For the past few days, we’ve delved into the intricacies of Cognac and brandy on the official BarCrafts Instagram channel. “Every Cognac is brandy, but not every brandy is Cognac.” — But what does this mean? The Rules To be called a Cognac, the spirit must be distilled twice in a copper […]
Margaret
The Inspiration of the Classics For this cocktail recipe, we took inspiration from one of the most notorious classics: the Margarita. Its history is shrouded in mystery, with countless tales about its origin, allegedly taking inspiration from the Brandy Daisy by using tequila instead of grape distillate. The Daisy is a family of cocktails that […]
Down Under
Jameson Black Barrel Bartender Series Jameson invited bartenders from around the world to showcase their passion for their localities, inspiring the global community with their creativity and mastery of their craft. Here’s what I came up with. About Jameson Black Barrel This triple-distilled Irish Whiskey is aged for up to 16 years in double-charred barrels. […]
Flor de Café
Earth Day – 22nd April 2024 Sustainability is one of the most heartfelt topics in our industry and has increasingly gained global awareness. On Earth Day, observed on April 22nd, people come together to raise awareness of global climate change and take action to preserve Mother Earth. For this special occasion, we’ve chosen to collaborate […]
The Peach Flock
Urban Rum Distillers BRIX Born in Surry Hills, amongst Sydney’s vibrant creative hub, this small urban distillery pushes the boundaries of rum making forward. Rum is made of only three components: Molasses, Yeast, and Water. With this in mind, Brix believes in using top-quality ingredients and following a four-stage process to create high-quality rum. The […]
Where’s the Monty Lebowski
The Cocktail Challenge Getting involved in cocktail competitions is always a great way to stretch your creative and technical skills. And that’s exactly how this cocktail came about. If you haven’t dipped your toe in cocktail comps before, here’s the lowdown: The brand/s involved will announce a theme and a set of rules outlining what […]
Pear & Walnut Rum Sour
Mount Gay Rum – Tradition and Craftsmanship Mount Gay, a venerable Rum from Barbados since 1703, is more than just a libation—it’s a journey steeped in over 300 years of heritage and expertise. Their selection is genuinely remarkable and has been a staple on every back bar for those who enjoy shaking up a drink or […]
The Birth of Venus
The Inspiration Inspired by the legendary artwork from Botticelli. This painting, dated back to 1480, is currently housed at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. It’s often chatted about alongside another artwork by the same artist called “La Primavera” (The Spring); a symbol of the lush growth of spring. These paintings are among the most famous […]
Carmen
The Inspiration Inspired by the notorious opera of Bizet, everyone has heard the “Toreador song” before at least once and if you haven’t yet you should definitely check it out!It is sung by the Toréador Escamillo as he enters in act 2 and describes various situations in the bullring, the cheering of the crowds and […]