Award winning bartender Ezra Star talks her move from the USA to Hong Kong and her new and upcoming bars.
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With COVID-19 restrictions lifting in the Lion City, how are bar’s preparing for the new new normal?
Keith takes home the prize ahead of this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Bars announcement.
30 Best Bars India announces the country’s best bars for 2022.
The Hong Kong bar has prepared a set of videos to inform and educate, and is selling a bottled cocktail for charity.
Indonesian bartenders are creating their own liqueurs with local ingredients to overcome the barriers of inconsistent supply.
After two years of digital countdowns due to the pandemic, 2022 hopes to see the return of a live event in Thailand’s capital.
The Jigger & Pony Group reopens Sugarhall as a rum-focussed cocktail pub in the heart of Singapore.
Lam Duc Anh, owner of STIR in Ho Chi Minh City, shares his favourite bars in the southern Vietnam City.
Nominations are open from now until March 8.
Apply now for HLC Global Bartender Travel Scholarship for a chance to travel to a cocktail conference of your choice.
While a simple starting point, the duo is the basis for most cocktails, so think carefully about how the two main ingredients work in any drink before getting complex.
The introduction of the cauliflower to the European diet shaped the modern gin we know today.
DRiNK Awards 2021 in Shanghai was a night to remember where China’s best of the bar world came together.
Andrew Yap explains why the bar changed its name, but still remains true to Ernest Hemingway.
Tune in later this month to get involved in a series of bar industry chats.
Singapore industry veteran Rachel Ling shares her journey from a career in vodka to a deep dive into sobriety.
A roundup of positive things to happen to Asia’s bar industry in 2021.
Tom Egerton documents how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way bars implement technology and its future.
Meet the finalists headed to Mexico for the Patrón Perfectionists global final in the last part of a four part series.
Kiki Moka, group head bar manager at Union Group in Jakarta, shares his favourite bars in Indonesia’s capital.
India enters the list for the first time since 2010 as Asia takes 16 places this year.
Singapore features the most bars from Asia on this year’s list.
Meet the finalists headed to Mexico for the Patrón Perfectionists global final in the third part of a four part series.
The Gran fine crystal whisky glasses launch in Asia.
Meet the finalists headed to Mexico for the Patrón Perfectionists global final in the second part of a four part series.
They started with a red-hot poker, then added an egg, and now are back as a winter treat.
The Republic Bar celebrates the 1960s through cocktails and hospitality.
Diageo reveals details of the USD$75 million investment.
Meet the finalists headed to Mexico for the Patrón Perfectionists global final in the first part of a four part series.
A UK based bartender takes the prize with a winning sustainable Flor de Caña cocktail.
DRiNK’s monthly round-up of new bottles in Asia.
The team behind Native – one of Asia’s leaders in sustainability – opens their second venue in Singapore’s Chijmes.
For International Mezcal Day 2021, Jay Khan and Andrew Davis share their love for the agave distillate.
Korea's soju experts share their knowledge and thoughts on the future of soju
The Singapore stalwart celebrates ten years with parties, special cocktails, a documentary and more.
The award winning bartender and coffee cocktails specialist will release his first book next month.
Statistics prove everything and nothing – but they never give the full story. Will Jarvis shares the challenges for sake in the midst of COVID-19.
A unique collaboration between a Hong Kong bar, spirit producer and forager results in an amaro inspired by local flavours.
Shingo Gokan reveals two new bar concepts, a coffee and cocktail summit and a glassware line.
Angus Zhou, founder of DraftLand in both Taipei and Hong Kong, reveals his favourite bars in Taiwan’s capital.
The monolithic and multi-faceted three level Shenzhen venue is all about the attention to detail and ready to welcome the world.
Canned cocktails are here to stay, and these tins are some of our top picks.
Alicia Mak, founder of Atas Speakeasy in Ipoh, Malaysia, shares how her team has adapted in an onslaught of lockdowns.
A brief look at the science of barrel ageing in spirits.
The co-owner of Sidecar – currently India’s best bar – shares her top bar picks in her city of New Delhi and other great bars around the country.
Lola Lau of Hope & Sesame Shenzhen shares her thoughts on China's bar scene, new projects and saketinis.
Get to know more about this misunderstood spirit on World Baijiu Day 2021
Siriwan “Kae” Prawatroi's socially enterprising farm has found ways to legally produce Thai beverage "drunken sugar", as well as help local farmers and communities.
The sling – so called because you slung it back pretty quickly before moving on to the next, starting at breakfast and continuing throughout the day.
The drink of Scottish freedom fighters, or 19th Century socialites.
How to make a Rob Roy.
Vietnamese bartenders are going out on their own and developing cocktail culture all over the country. Vietnam-based journalist David Kaye gives a who’s who in the new wave of Vietnamese bar stars.
Bar, brand and media personalities from Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Taipei and New Delhi made up this 2021’s list.
Josh Ivanovic, co-owner of rum haven JungleBird in Kuala Lumpur, shares his rum journey from bar back to rum runner.
Nat Lau, London Essence brand ambassador and bar manager of the brand coffee shop and bar concept Barcode shares her best bars in Hong Kong.
Vietnamese gin Mashed Up uses upcycled craft beer to give new life to otherwise wasted products.
The World’s 50 Best Bars will hold a live ceremony in London’s Roundhouse on December 7.
Lorenzo Antinori and Summer Lo head up one of Asia’s biggest openings this year, championing innovation and the future of drinking.
The veteran bartender is back in Singapore and rolling out a comprehensive list of classics to get back to basics.
The Thai bartender was crowned the winner at this year’s virtual global finals.
As Patrón Perfectionists 2021 announces its market Top 30, we take a look at some of the tequila cocktail trends in this year’s recipe submissions.
Saint Petersburg Cocktail Week 2021 will be the city’s first ever cocktail forum and will see Speed Rack head to Russia for the first time.
Arijit Bose and Pankaj Balachandran’s Countertop has partnered with Small Batch Learning to provide free training for Indian hospitality through a dedicated platform.
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For World Gin Day 2021, the DRiNK team round-up their current favourite gins.
A constantly updated list of Asia’s newest openings and upcoming venues.
Thailand’s government has not offered support during COVID-19 lockdowns and the capital’s F&B scene is at risk.
Hot off the heels of winning Best Bar in Asia, Jay Khan reveals a new COA is coming soon.
The Singapore Cocktail Bar Association (SCBA) reshares details on relief funds in support of its member bars during the current lockdown.
DRiNK’s monthly round-up of new bottles in Asia.
Vu Ngoc, founder of Doozy in Hanoi and Vietnam’s World Class champion 2021, shares his favourite bars in Vietnam’s capital.
The cocktail: Making life better since circa 1806.
COA in Hong Kong has been named the Best Bar in Asia.
Sri Lanka and Vietnam debut on the first ever 51-100 list for Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2021.
The bar veteran joins the award winning Singapore based bar group.
The newly opened closed-loop concept is recognised by Asia’s 50 Best Bars.
Patrón Perfectionists returns with a new virtual format and finals in Mexico in January 2022.
Cross Yu’s E.P.I.C in Shanghai wins the Campari One To Watch award at Asia’s 50 Best Bars.
The pair collaborate with celebrated Taipei bar Fourplay to open Taiwan’s first eco-friendly cocktail bar.
Suchada “Fahbeer” Sopajaree, co-owner of Wasteland, Thailand’s first sustainable bar, reveals her favourite bars in Bangkok.
The decorated bartender is the first woman to win the award at Asia’s 50 Best Bars.
The first of several awards leading up to Asia’s 50 Best Bars announcement is revealed.
DRiNK’s monthly round-up of new bottles in Asia.
Six authorities on whisky in Asia share their favourite bottles, musings on the whisky world and more.
The Singapore Cocktail Bar Association (SCBA) shares details on two new relief funds in support of its member bars.
Atsushi Suzuki is the founder of The Bellwood in Tokyo. The winner of Chivas Masters 2017 and DMBA 2017’s Bartender of the Year reveals his favourite bars in Japan’s capital.
Imelda Ng, assistant bar manager at the Four Seasons Hong Kong, is an exemplary person who we wish to honour this International Women’s Day by telling her story.
Asia’s 50 Best Bars announces the region's first 51-100 list, the top 50 date and other activations.
BKK Social Club at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River celebrates the glamour of Buenos Aires in Thailand’s capital.
The perfect excuse to crack open a bottle you’ve been sitting on for a while
DRiNK’s monthly round-up of new bottles in Asia.
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.
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.