The Friendship Test with Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero
Breaking barriers since 2011, Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero are the visionaries behind Speed Rack, the world renowned all-female-identifying bartending competition, putting talented, up-and-coming bartenders on the cocktail map, while also raising over $1 million for breast cancer research charities. At this year’s Tales of the Cocktail, SpeedRack celebrated its tenth edition. Pioneers, colleagues and of course great friends, but will these two bar icons stand the Campari Academy Friendship Test?
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Drink like a local: Kuala Lumpur with Angeline TanExplore Kuala Lumpur with Angeline, to discover the fascinating juxtaposition of ancient traditions and modern aspirations, wander through bustling markets filled with a symphony of flavors, and experience the energy of the city’s vibrant nightlife. Amidst lush greenery and soaring skyscrapers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is a vibrant tapestry of cultures and experiences. The city’s rich […]
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Drink like a local: New Delhi with Vikram AchantaNew Delhi, India, is a vibrant metropolis where ancient traditions and modern aspirations blend with a thriving food and drink scene, offering both locals and visitors a unique and unforgettable experience, as we’ll discover with, Vikram Achanta, a passionate native with an encyclopedic knowledge of the city. In the heart of India, where ancient traditions […]
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Drink like a local: Penang with Thanesh JoelPenang, Malaysia, is a vibrant island where rich history and culture blend with a thriving food and drink scene, offering both locals and visitors a unique and unforgettable experience, as we’ll discover with our local guide, Thanesh Joel, a seasoned bartender and passionate Penangite Situated on the northwestern coast of Malaysia, Penang is a captivating […]
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Drink like a local: Ubud with Panji WisrawanThrough the eyes of Panji Wisrawan, Ubud unfolds as a captivating tapestry where ancient traditions intertwine with modern vibrancy, offering a sanctuary for the soul and a playground for the senses. Nestled amidst lush rice terraces and verdant jungles, Ubud is the cultural heart of Bali, a captivating blend of ancient traditions, artistic expressions, and […]
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Sam Ross: Why classic cocktails and formulas matterFrom beginning his bartending career as a teenager in Melbourne, to a pivotal opportunity at NYC’s Milk & Honey, Attaboy’s Sam Ross exalts the virtues of a strong foundation when it comes to drinks making When I first started bartending in Melbourne as a brash teenager, I felt like I had a natural style and […]
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Jim Meehan: When it comes to bar design, we all have the power to work with itThe author of ‘The PDT Cocktail Book’ and ‘Meehan’s Bartender Manual’ knows we can’t always choose our dream bar design. But we can work with it. He explains how for owner, management and bartenders After 12 years working behind other operators’ bars – including Audrey Saunders’ Pegu Club and a little-known landmark in Madison, Wisconsin, […]
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Sam Ross: Why classic cocktails and formulas matterFrom beginning his bartending career as a teenager in Melbourne, to a pivotal opportunity at NYC’s Milk & Honey, Attaboy’s Sam Ross exalts the virtues of a strong foundation when it comes to drinks making When I first started bartending in Melbourne as a brash teenager, I felt like I had a natural style and […]
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Flavour of: Seoul – SoolA category in its own right, sool encompasses the vast sea of Korean fermented and distilled drinks. From makgeolli to bokbunja-ju, we take a dip into the falvourful world of sool Korean drinking tradition is dominated by a term that comprises the impressively wide variety of local products, whether fermented or distilled: sool. Etymologically, it derives […]
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7 ways Hwi Yun thinks about flavourFrom how producers select final products, to engaging in external factors, and encompassing all of a guest’s senses, Bar Cham manager Hwi Yun has a holistic approach when it comes to understanding flavour 1. Inspiration is all around us Our senses are powerful: they’re constantly working and most of the time we don’t really realise just how much […]
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Tips for Blending CocktailsLearn how to blend cocktails like a pro to create frozen drinks like pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris.
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The future is yours to create: Tom GodfreyMeet Tom Godfrey, co-founder and owner of FOCO in Barcelona, one of the city’s most loved bars. He tells us where his passion for bartending began, who has had the biggest impact on his progression, and how listening more than speaking could be his legacy A little bit about me Like so many others in […]
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A guide to 1757 Vermouth di Torino1757 Vermouth di Torino is steeped in history and created with a superior level of care. Discover it’s story and how to serve.