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Understanding mixed drinks one family at a time.
A rich and velvety cocktail balanced by a trace of citrus.
The Singapore bar registers its best-ever position, while Hong Kong’s The Old Man debuts in the top ten.
IBHQ puts hospitality and flavours first.
A Japanese twist on a classic.
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Benedictine brings out all that is holy in Franco-US cocktails.
Benedictine brings out all that is holy in Franco-US cocktails.
Campari launches the inaugural edition of the Campari Bartender Competition in Asia.
Public voting is now open and ends October 7.
Get ready for an unforgettable night of industry achievements on November 19.
The World’s 50 Best Bars announced bars 51-100 ahead of the top 50 announcement on October 3.
Symphony Loo is Campari Group’s new regional brand ambassador for Southeast Asia.
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Register your bar by October 20 to participate in the global event.
American Bar’s renowned hospitality ensures every guest leaves happy – even if something goes wrong.
The dream team will unveil their ’80s-inspired cocktail lounge this November and tell all to DRiNK in an exclusive first look.
James Bond might have sent the gin category into a tailspin with the vodka martini, but the Vesper is his saving grace.
James Bond might have sent the gin category into a tailspin with the vodka martini, but the Vesper is his saving grace.
The new menu continues the bar’s homage to Ernest Hemingway.
From pickles and ageing to fizz and infusions, Marian Beke pulls the classics into the present.
Got a brilliant idea for a non-alcoholic brand? The business development programme from Distill Ventures could support you in making your idea a reality.
Pilsner from a new Hong Kong brewery striving to save the ocean.
A millet bourbon aged in a charred new American oak barrel.
A coconut rum that won't coat your teeth.
DRiNK’s monthly product round-up of new bottles in Asia.
Cocktail families: Understanding mixed drinks, one family at a time.
A universally popular, fail-safe classic, served a crisp aperitif, or a slightly more boozy late night palate cleanser.
A a sweet and sour raspberry classic.
The unofficial head of the sour family.
One of Hong Kong’s first cocktail bars is closing mid-September.
An old fashioned twist using local honey.
Proof & Co’s latest Four Seasons bar project in Kuala Lumpur is a celebration of local ingredients.
Score a dream job and make like Phileas Fogg collecting botanicals for Bombay Sapphire.
The Bar Awards Singapore announces its winners during a glitzy awards bash at Zouk.
The Chicago-based distillery expands beyond whisky.
A new rum from a French wine family.
Costswolds celebrates local ingredients in this single malt.
Following a relatively quiet eight months for one of Asia’s cocktail capitals, Hong Kong turns it on with five new openings.
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Have your favourites made it through?
Get ready to dig through history and champion a recipe that was first created in your city or country.
Lorenzo Antinori and Tom Egerton take Charles H Baker’s Rosy Dawn cocktail and give it an update as part of DRINK’s search for forgotten Asian recipes, the Classic Cocktail Chronicles.
Charles H's Lorenzo Antinori updates one of Charles H Baker's cocktails from Hong Kong.
A modern reimagining of Charles H Baker's Hong Kong cocktail.
Meet Shanghai’s new automated cafe-bar concept that also presents itself as a Spotify for taste.
An old fashioned made by a robot, no less.
DRiNK’s monthly product round-up of new bottles in Asia.
DRiNK speaks to three pioneers in China's gin scene to find out.
Check out who’s still in for a chance to scoop prizes at The Bar Awards Singapore 2018.
A refreshing, low abv Campari cocktail.
Prosecco replaces gin in this bubbly Negroni.
The Dante bartender gives the classic Negroni the chocolate treatment.
Naren Young’s masterclass mapped out low-abv drinking, the art of simplicity and the rise of global aperitivo culture.
The ex-Tippling Club head bartender wins International Bartender of the Year before he bids farewell to Singapore.
A firey yet refreshing absinthe cocktail.
The café-bar will serve high quality coffee and craft cocktails, with a second-floor bar to follow.
The marriage of different citruses gives this cocktail a simple yet refreshing character.
Hakkasan Group's signature Diplomático cocktail.
Hakkasan Group marks new openings in Bali with a new signature Diplomático cocktail.
Spirit of Art showcases bartenders from all over Asia and their tattoos.
Bir Pletok – a cocktail some would argue is Indonesia's national cocktail.
Kiki Moka of Union Group Jakarta shares the story of Bir Pletok – a cocktail some would argue is Indonesia's national cocktail.
The perfect way to make The Pegu Club cocktail.
Recipe courtesy of Ted Haigh’s Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails.
Recipe based on suggestions from Martin Cate and Jeff Berry.
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JERRY and Small Batch Learning bring training to your smartphone, as scale and sophistication demand industry change.
Exclusive: the award-winning Manchester man is going back to his roots.
Both bars close their doors at the end of July to relocate.
Vote for your favourite bars and personalities in The Bar Awards Singapore 2018.
Three bars from Singapore have made the Top 4 for this year's Spirited Awards.
Vijay Mudaliar's liquid homage to Peranakan people, served in Singapore's Native.
Vijay Mudaliar, co-owner of Native in Singapore, shares his cocktail tribute to local Peranakan people.
Southeast Asia’s conference and trade fair SEA Brew brings all things beer to Manila this year.
Five cities represent Asia on the top 10s for this year's Spirited Awards.
From classics to avant-garde cocktails to bars to be seen at, these establishments want to put Vietnam on the map.
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#CountMyNegroni has a winner!
Bartenders from Asia’s Marriott hotel bars share their unique Negroni Week creations for charity.
It’s not only Negroni Week happening this week. It’s also the 10th edition of World Gin Day this Saturday June 9.
William Pravda shares his recipe for the soft serve Negroni, for the bar community to use and share globally.
The history of The Negroni: the classic Campari-based aperitif cocktail.
Bad day in the office? Need something to soothe the nerves after ordering that pesky kid to be whacked? Time for a Negroni.
#CountMyNegroni is now live on our Facebook page. Get liking to win!
Community space Pocket re-uses ingredients and upcycles waste to push sustainability in Seoul.
A punchy Pina Colada-inspired highball.
Bars around Asia are now serving the Italian classic for the annual worldwide charity fundraiser.
Devender Kumar chats about flair, customer connections and how he had no idea his bar has made it onto the Asia’s 50 Best Bars list.
An Africa-inspired gin that donates a portion of profits to protecting elephants.
G’Vine revamps it's Nouaison gin with a new recipe and bottle.
Four Pillars gives their signature dry gin the sherry cask treatment.
Four Pillars new chardonnay barrel aged gin is a textural treat.
Our monthly product round-up of new bottles in Asia gets the gin treatment for May.
The Bar Awards Hong Kong and Macau announces its winners during a glitzy awards bash at Zuma Hong Kong.
Honi Honi’s Max Traverse brings Hong Kong Rum Fest to the city for the fifth year running.
Bartenders from Seoul and Hong Kong will represent Asia in this year’s Tales of the Cocktail Cocktail Apprentice Program.
Last chance to put Asia on the global cocktail map at the Spirited Awards.
The Bar Awards HK narrows down the field to its Top 4 finalists, with winners announced this Sunday.