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DRINK JOURNAL
Read the latest articles in my Drink Journal. Learn more about the spirits and ingredients in different types of cocktail recipes. Discover the creativity and skill that goes into building the perfect cocktail. And meet the mixologists and bartenders who take pride in their craft.
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Indonesian Bartenders to Celebrate this International Women's Day
Throughout my years roaming through the bars of Indonesia, I've met countless talented bartenders. It never ceases to amaze me to see the...
Mar 8, 2021
The Forager: Slamet Haryadi
As he remembers it, Slamet Haryadi recounts walking through the Skuleskogan Forest deep in the highlands of Sweden. His task, like his...
Oct 1, 2018
The Trendsetters: Hans Lee & Bomin Kim - Korean Takeover
For the second time this year, the Union Group hosted a multi-day bar takeover event. Between August 29 and September 1, 2018, 7 Korean...
Sep 1, 2018
The Magician: Demie Kim - Korean Takeover
For the second time this year, the Union Group hosted a multi-day bar takeover event. Between August 29 and September 1, 2018, 7 Korean...
Aug 31, 2018
The Godfathers: Laki Yoo & Louis Eom - Korean Takeover
For the second time this year, the Union Group hosted a multi-day bar takeover event. Between August 29 and September 1, 2018, 7 Korean...
Aug 30, 2018
The Man Behind The Old Man: Agung Prabowo
Some would consider him one of Indonesia’s greatest exports, Agung Prabowo, the mastermind behind the exquisite cocktails of The Old Man...
Aug 17, 2018
The Silent Mastermind: Mirwan 'Bule' Syah
Mirwan Syah, or otherwise only known as “Bule”, today is certainly a name well known amongst the Jakarta bartending scene. However,...
Aug 15, 2018
The New Yorker: Priash Hasan
Hailing originally from Bangladesh, Priash Hasan made his career in the food & beverage industry in New York City. Initially moving to...
Aug 11, 2018
The Barman of Hatchi: Supanji Saputra
Born and raised in Jakarta, Supanji Saputra, or more commonly known as Panji, didn’t start his career in the food & beverage industry...
Aug 9, 2018
The Outlaw Bartender: Raka Ambarawan
“An outlaw bartender, that’s a good one!” Raka exclaims as he chuckles and pours another glass of the house made arrack. The “outlaw” as...
Jul 20, 2018
The World Class Maestro: Ayip Dzuhri
A former Indonesian Diageo World Class winner, Ayip Muhammad Dzuhri is a household name in the Indonesian bartending world. Known for his...
Jul 19, 2018
The Local Lad: Villa Andika
Born of beach and sunshine, I Made Villa Surya Andika’s bartending career began nearly a decade ago in his hometown of Denpasar. Proud of...
Jul 10, 2018
The Dean of Akademi: Hary Wahyudi
As you walk up the steps of the Katamama Hotel in Seminyak, you won’t be greeted by a typical reception desk. Instead, to your left, you...
Jul 5, 2018
The Prince of Thieves: Aldi Zulyatmiko
A long way from home, Aldi Zulyatmiko only recently moved from the neighboring island of Java to Bali. Here in Bali he works as the head...
Jul 5, 2018
The Manager in Manhattan: Philip Bischoff
In town for one night only, world-renowned bartender Philip Bischoff wowed the crowd during his takeover of Lowey Jakarta, with his...
Jun 1, 2018
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