Inspiration

It is true that theory is the foundation to start from, but nothing beats practice when it comes to learning your art, passion or profession. We spoke to three craftspeople to discover how experiences from other environments can influence a bartender’s approach to their craft  It might sound like a cliché, but rarely will you […]

Being a bar owner hides a number of unspoken truths. We sat down with Beckaly Francis, owner of Hong Kong’s Hungry Ghost, to discuss this topic.

The most important (and underrated) ingredient of them all: ice had a fascinating history before entering the world of mixology. Today it’s the subject of deep and ever-evolving experimentation – we explore its possibilities

Author and bartender Jeffrey Morgenthaler brings his expertise to the table, showcasing the 5 techniques a bar professional should master

Meet Tom Godfrey, co-founder and owner of FOCO in Barcelona, one of the city’s most loved bars. He tells us where his passion for bartending began, who has had the biggest impact on his progression, and how listening more than speaking could be his legacy 

How can bartenders draw inspiration from areas of creativity that go beyond the bar? We asked to creative minds to share their insights.

From Toyko to New York, Shingo Gokan has become one of the bar industry’s universal mentors, for his teams and individuals alike. He explains why it is so important for bar teams to have mentors

The journey of a cocktail passes through many different people before it gets into the hands of the consumer. Who is involved in its communication process – and how can that impact the final outcome? 

The writer and strategy director at NYC’s Good Fucking Design Advice knows how to use words to garner their followers. He gives us his top tips for generating creativity behind the bar 

The first of our 2024 interviewees in this series is Courtney Francis, bartender at Birmingham’s Couch Stirchley in England. She explains how boundaries, feedback and here grandmother have had an impact on her career 

The co-founder of India’s Cocktails & Dreams Speakeasy and Sidecar bars, Minakshi Singh, is a vocal leader in a market where being a woman behind the bar comes with legal and cultural implications. She explains how, against she odds, she built her businesses

Whether conscious or impromptu, creativity can be achieved by using different strategies and for different purposes. We do a deep dive into the main types of creativity – which one do you fit into?