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Happy Whiskey Sour Day!
Monday, August 25, 2014
Rejoice! Transform this boring Monday with a cocktail classic!
It may be a boring Monday but get ready to celebrate - today is officially Whiskey Sour Day!!
An old-school cocktail that is so simple to make, the whiskey sour has been part of the cocktail landscape since it was first printed in a Wisconsin newspaper in 1870!
There are a...
The Best Coffee Cocktails!
Thursday, August 14, 2014
What's better than a lovely coffee or an amazing cocktail.....hang on a minute! We thought we would combine our two loves here at Sydney Bar School with coffee and cocktails making a heady mix!! Coffee cocktails are becoming more and more common on cocktail menus the world over and there are many variations to be had using different techniques and...
Bar of the Month - Ramblin’ Rascal Tavern!
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Each month we pick a watering hole you should take a visit to - this month it is the Ramblin' Rascal Tavern! Nestled away between a convenience store and a Toni and Guy Hair Salon, the only give-away for Ramblin’ Rascal Tavern is a tiny sign and a rather not so tiny doorman waiting outside, (he’s super nice though). The...
Happy International Beer Day!
Friday, August 1, 2014
August 1st is quite possibly the most important day of the year, don't let it pass you by - drink a beer!
It should be a national holiday but apparently Prime Minister Tony Abbott has too much on his plate at the moment so we will have to celebrate after work...
Happy International Beer Day everyone!
Benjamin Franklin called it...
Winter Cocktails to Warm the Soul!
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
It might not get far below zero but it still feels cold enough to drink these winter drinks! The weather is closing in and temperatures are dropping. While Winter may not last for that long in Australia, or be particularly harsh, you still feel the cold. What better way to stave off the winter chill than with a heap of...
Get To Know Your Cocktail Glasses!
Monday, July 21, 2014
It sounds boring, but it is pretty important when you are making a cocktail - the glass can make all the difference!
It is all well and good knowing how to make a great cocktail but you’ve still got to know what glass to serve it in.
It might seem like it makes no difference but different measures are used...
Australia’s Best Bartender Announced!
Friday, July 18, 2014
The best bartender in Australia has been announced and wait until you read the prize he wins.... International booze giants Diageo have given their verdict on the best bartender in Australia and he happens to work right here in Sydney! Charlie Ainsbury, formerly of Eau De Vie now plying his trade at a few bars including Bulletin Place and Ananas...
World Cup Cocktails: French 75
Monday, June 30, 2014
Named for a piece of World War One artillery, the French 75 packs a punch - much like the French team currently romping through Brazil! Vive La France! Before the World Cup began, few had thought that France would offer a serious challenge. Les Bleus have looked like one of the best teams in the competition so far as they...
World Cup Cocktails: Angry German
Thursday, June 26, 2014
The German machine rolls on against the USA in the final batch of group games in Brazil - drink some of this to celebrate! The ever efficient Germans take on the plucky Americans on the final day of group games of the 2014 World Cup. So far, it has been an incredible tournament and the final day of group matches...
Best Bars in Sydney
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Time Out Magazine has released its list of the top 100 bars in Sydney - here are the top five.
Time Out Magazine, the worldwide bible of cool stuff to do, has released its list of the 100 best bars in Sydney.
The magazine has trawled the bars of Sydney, from the Bondi to Newtown, the CBD to Manly, and...