Classic Cuban cocktails – Cubata and Cuba Libre
Cuba is the home of some amazing classic cocktails, but the iconic Cuba Libre and its grown-up brother the Cubata are quick to make, tasty to drink, and full of … Read more
Friday drinks
What do you put in your gin and tonic?
Tonic – noun – A medicinal substance taken to give a feeling of vigour or well-being. Thank you, Oxford Dictionary. I knew a gin and tonic was at least half-good … Read more
The Bearded Tit, Redfern, Australia
Sydney’s pub and bar scene is an ever-changing kaleidoscope at the moment. Publicans are having lots of fun trying out new things, testing new styles, branding themselves any way they … Read more
The world’s best burger – Pearl’s Liquor Bar, West Hollywood, LA
It can be nigh impossible to find good bars when you’re in a new place. Sometimes sites like Yelp or Urbanspoon just don’t cut it. And wandering the streets merely … Read more
Wine of the Month – the Chardonnay renaissance
It’s amazing how out of favour Chardonnay has fallen in recent years. But in spite of evoking frowns and even dry retching at the mere mention of its name, is … Read more
The secrets to the perfect Cuban mojito
Even in Cuba there are bad mojitos, which is surprising for a couple of reasons. Besides being from Cuba, the mojito’s a pretty simple drink, with only a few ingredients. … Read more
Easy Holiday Cocktails – pomegranate fizz
This cocktail’s awesome for the festive season. It’s low effort, high impact, and light and refreshing for a hot Aussie Chrimbo. Alternatively it’s bright and fun enough to distract you … Read more
Amaretto Sour Cocktail Recipe
Whether it’s a hot summer’s day or a chilly winter’s evening, this Amaretto Sour cocktail recipe will make you want to join the party, and put your feet up and … Read more
Where to drink in Sydney: our top 5 Surry Hills bars
It’s not just the quantity of bars that makes Surry Hills Sydney’s premier suburb for a good night out, it’s the quality as well. So how do you decide where … Read more
Wines of the Month: red blends
The first thing I do when I‘m in a restaurant is check the wine list. I usually go straight to the Shiraz section as it’s my favourite grape… but is … Read more