An open letter for World Bartender Day

The Japan Spirits and Liqueurs Makers Association announces rules and regulations to govern Japanese whisky.

To celebrate Valentine's Day,  some of Asia's bar industry power couples share how they work with their significant other, offering and intimate peek into their lives, as well as advice for those looking to go into business with their partner.

Keith Motsi, head bartender of Charles H at the Four Seasons Seoul, shares his favourite bar in South Korea’s capital.

A constantly updated list of Asia’s newest openings and upcoming venues.

Outer space, electric disco, retro fab, future love: the multi-concept lounge is everything the 70s imagined of 2021, and more.

DRiNK’s monthly round-up of new bottles in Asia.

Jess "Hutch" Hutchinson is the co-founder, general manager and self declared chief fun officer of No Sleep Club in Singapore. Here’s her favourite spots in the little red dot.

A low abv spritz.

A non-alcoholic caffeinated and carbonated cocktail.

A refreshing non-aloholic cocktail.

A non-alcoholic spritz for winter months.

With more and more bartenders and consumers looking at the way they drink, the non-alcoholic category continues to grow, with Lyre’s range spanning the world’s most popular spirits. 

Bar Trigona and PENICILLIN are saving the trees one cocktail at a time.

Elliot Faber of Sake Central launches Kanpai To Love to help Hong Kong’s hospitality industry.

Bannie Kang, co-founder of MU, Taipei, was crowned Bartender of the Year (Asia) at the DRiNK Awards 2020. Here’s her story.

Matt Whiley and Maurice Terzini to open RE- in Sydney in February 2021.

COA’s Jay Khan joins forces with agave enthusiast Andrew Davis to launch a series of curated mezcal tastings that will raise money for charity.

Relive the ceremony, the cocktails and the celebration here.

The Kuala Lumpur rum haven is moving to a new location and expanding its concept.

All our award winners for 2020, captured on camera. 

Find out who won what tonight at the DRiNK Awards 2020 in Shanghai.

Tim Ethrington-Judge’s Healthy Hospo platform launches a digital training platform dedicated to health and wellness.

Jigger & Pony Group in Singapore launches PONY – premium bottled cocktails from the best bar in Asia.

A little something for the industry… a collection of years and years of recipes from The Union Trading Company archives.

Asia maintains its position as the leading bar region in the world, with a record number of bars appearing on The World’s 50 Best Bars list in 2020.

Connaught Bar took the top spot, while the capitals of Korea, Thailand and Malaysia entered the list for the very first time

Nutmeg & Clove announces big changes and new bar manager Shelley Tai, formerly of Quinary (Hong Kong).

These are the bars, bartenders and brands that could win on November 23.

The World’s 50 Best Bars 2020 announced bars 51-100 ahead of the top 50 announcement on November 5.

The new annual list will compile 50 young people shaping the future of gastronomy across the globe.

Announcing the Top 10 China nominees for this year’s DRiNK Awards, as decided by the judges.

The Sydney bar is recognised in the first of a series of special awards leading up to announcement of The World’s 50 Best Bars next month.

From a generational shift in leadership to an intensifying search for authenticity, we ask a Japan-based sake sommelier and writer Yulia Ezhikova to share her insights into the key forces that will influence sake in 2021.

The Old Man founders Agung Prabowo and Roman Ghale depart the bar to open two new venues with their partners.

The Guangzhou bar is recognised for their in-depth guide on how to navigate business and stay afloat in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Singapore and Shanghai win at the Spirited Awards 2020.

World’s 50 Best Bars announces details ahead of its virtual 2020 ceremony.

Bar, brand and media personalities from Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Taipei, Bangkok, New Delhi and Kuala Lumpur made up this year’s list.

Register now for a free tequila course and certification with Patrón on September 21 and 22.

Dean Callan discovers there are many fashions that can be called an old fashioned, one of American whiskey's most famous cocktails.

The co-founder of Sidecar talks women in bartending, being one of Asia’s 50 Best Bars and surviving COVID-19.

Our celebration of industry accomplishments returns this November with a new name and exciting new award categories. 

Plus, a certain publication makes the Top 4 for the first time!

The history of a simple sour made glam with bubbles.

The history of a simple sour made glam with bubbles.

The rum haven brings Caribbean drinking culture to the streets of Soho.

A regularly updated list of major bar events in Asia and beyond.

Cooperation. Knowledge. Progress. Cheers to embracing the future.

Don your white lab coats, dust off your beakers and slip on your protective goggles – it’s time to get scientific.

Avroko Group brings New York’s Ghost Donkey, Saxon + Parole, The Poni Room and Liquorette to New Zealand’s capital.

The 50 Best Recovery Fund aims to financially aid bars most in need due to the pandemic.

The ultimate tequila cocktail.

History and mystery from Mexico.

The new platform aims to educate, connect, engage and inspire.

Keith Motsi, Chanel Adams and Sylvia Su share stories of their f&b careers across Asia.

Havana Club celebrates the bar world’s entrepreneurial talent, with a €20,000 prize up for grabs.

Two-part bar SanYou is out to alter perceptions about the world’s most consumed yet misunderstood spirit.

Moment of awkward silence? Reach into your pocket, pull out one of these bits of knowledge and slide it across the bar.

Help these juices reach their highest potential through easy clarification.

The e-book features simple food and cocktail recipes by the world’s best bartenders and chefs.

Have you seen Tom Collins? You’d best find him quick.

The program aims to build on local initiatives to support communities by aiding with equipment, digital skills and more.

Bryson Rivera makes drinks by day and inks in his spare time.

It wasn’t the first drink to be mixed with gin, but it was the one that took over the world.

The infamous bartender's Martinez recipe.

Jay Gray reveals the details of the Sago Street bar he’s built with Desiree Silva and George Abhishek, hoping to open soon after Singapore’s lockdown is lifted.

The new non-profit organisation will support the cocktail community through industry initiatives, funding and education.

As one of the first cities in Asia outside of mainland China to resume some normality during the pandemic, Hong Kong is leading the charge in domestic guest shifts and takeovers.

Nantou Distillery’s single malt Omar uses Scottish techniques blended with Taiwanese terrior to create a unique whisky in the growing Taiwanese whisky category.

Jamie Pea's orange gin marmalade recipe, perfect for a breakfast martini.

Shanghai chef Jamie Pea brings together Chinese botanical-packed Peddlers Gin and local oranges in a spiked spread.

Thoughts, feelings and a causal analysis on this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Bars list.

Jigger & Pony (Singapore) has been named the Best Bar in Asia, and this year sees six new bars and India enter the list.

Clean drinks are a dominant force right now… make sure you’ve got ice that earns the right to cool your cocktail.

โอมาร์ (Omar) ซิงเกิลมอลต์วิสกี้จาก โรงกลั่นเหล้าหนันโถว (Nantou Distillery) ผสมผสานเทคนิคการผลิตจากสกอตแลนด์ เข้ากับคุณลักษณะที่เป็นเอกลักษณ์จากแตร์รัวร์ของไต้หวันเพื่อสร้างรสชาติที่แตกต่างท่ามกลางอุตสาหากรรมการผลิตวิสกี้ที่กำลังพัฒนาอย่างมาก

Jay Khan, co-founder and director of COA in Hong Kong, is named Bartender’s Bartender 2020.

Shortly after announcing the Regional Top 10 Honourees, this year’s Spirited Awards has whittled down to its Top 10 Nominees, with 15 places going to Asia-based bars, personalities and a certain publication.

Last year’s winner of the “Legend of the List” award and Asia’s best bar in 2017 and 2018, Manhattan in Singapore is the recipient of the inaugural Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award 2020.

A once-coveted starlet of the pre-Prohibition era, few cocktails have achieved such ridicule as the Pink Lady. But why? Seamus Harris remembers a century of pink-drink prejudice.

A pink-hued gin classic.

A classic gin cocktail.

The bar’s commitment to sustainability, ethical sourcing and the wider community has been recognised once again.

With more and more bartenders online and building their social media game, here are 12 top tips to boost your game.

Hong Kong Distillery – the company behind Handover Gin – was found to be running without licenses and making false claims.

Singapore, Hong Kong and Shanghai are the shining stars in the awarding body’s APAC Top 10s.

Better drinking through listening.

The Bacardi brand ambassador and advocacy manager makes cute animal and cocktail pins as his side hustle.

Many bars across the region are activating to help their peers during COVID-19 shutdowns.

Barbary Coast’s late night industry supper provides free meals to the wider hospitality community during tough times.

The Nicaraguan rum postpones its competition until conditions are safe for participants.

Asia's 50 Best announces more details ahead of its virtual 2020 ceremony.

We’ve all heard the saying that strong alcohol kills germs – but is there actually any truth to it?

Hong Kong’s leader’s proposed ban on alcohol has left the bar industry scared, confused and asking, “what’s next?”

Some bar education platforms are already free, while others are providing free services to support the industry during this difficult time.

A letter from the DRiNK team in this trying time.

Here’s some inspiration for adding bottled cocktails to your business. 

Asia's 50 Best Bars ceremony changes formats due to the COVID-19 epidemic.

A guide to surviving the epidemic of coronavirus COVID-19 as a bar or restaurant.

As the world battles tough times, help presents itself in many forms – these are some of the heroes in China you may not have heard of.