Low ABV Drinking

Objective of this booklet is not to give an adamant definition of the category, if there is one, but to raise questioning on the matter and deep dive in what is a pivotal player of Low-ABV drinking: Vermouth. We’ll glide through what could make a drink a Low-ABV one, challenging common beliefs and misconceptions, giving some food for thoughts.
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SYDNEY BAR WEEK - Dave Arnold Tech Symposium RecapFor the final Sydney Bar Week (25 years!) Campari Academy hosted a Tech Symposium for 120 of the most influential bartenders from across the nation, featuring the one and only Dave Arnold. This was Dave’s first time in Australia, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the bartender’s bible Liquid Intelligence. For two hours Dave took us […]

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Twisting Classics with Leonardo Zuccardi MerliBar Manager at the iconic Rockpool Bar & Grill and Hive Mind member Leonardo Zuccardi Merli shares his approach to twisting classics.

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Twisting Classics with Liam Shephard.Bar & Beverage Manager for the Ghanem Group & Hive Mind member Liam Shephard shares his creative process to twisting classic cocktails.

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Afterlife To The BoneAfterlife is back! This year we'll be giving away $10,000 to the winning bartender.

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The Bar Show - Berlin EditionJoin Monica Berg and Dean Callan at Bar Convent Berlin for The Bar Show Show! Day one features Dr Anna Sulan Masing, Kevin Kos, Billy Wagner and Hanna Lanfear. Day two features Stefanie Hanssen, Anistatia Miller, Jeffrey Morgenthaler and Christian Delpech.

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SYDNEY BAR WEEK - Food SymposiumFor Sydney Bar Week 2023 Campari Academy hosted a Food Symposium for 100 of the most influential bartenders from across the nation. The discussion revolved around setting up the food pairing occasion and heroing food and dining personalities to help bartenders better understand the role that bitter plays in the before and after dinner occasion. […]
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Mai Tai (R )EvolutionBorn in US in the 1930s, Tiki has been one of the longest standing, yet most misunderstood, culinary movements and it is today seeing a resurgence around the globe. For its unapologetically fun drive, its mysteries and its roots into the desire for escapism, Tiki is also one of the most loved cocktail styles amongst […]

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Skyy vodka – a bar staple from CaliforniaCreated in the search for the perfect martini, Skyy Vodka has become a cocktail favorite. Discover the history and tasting notes.

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The Negroni: The Past, Present & Future with Naren YoungCreated in 1919 in Florence, 100 years have passed since the creation of the NEGRONI. In occasion of this important centenary in May 2019, Bartenders around Australia were joined by guest speaker Naren Young and the Campari Academy Team, dissecting the quintessential Aperitivo into its every element. For the first time ever we took a deep […]

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Understanding Amari herbal liqueursBitter herbal liqueurs, known as Amari, date back centuries and range in bitterness and flavour. Learn all about this Italian staple and it’s versatility here.

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Amari ClubLaunched as part of the 2019 Sydney Bar Week before making its way across Australia, AMARI CLUB was unlike any session ever held on the topic before. AMARI CLUB takes an in-depth exploration into regional Italian culture, socio-historical influences and some of the production secrets behind the Amaro Category. Bartenders were treated to informative discussions […]