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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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Negroni
One of the most popular cocktails of the past decade, the Negroni has roots in Italy in the early 20th century. It is said to have been...
Jun 15, 2021
Paloma
Probably the second most popular tequila cocktail after the Margarita, the Paloma is a beautiful marriage of earthy agave flavours with...
Apr 11, 2021
5 American Cocktails to Make Today
Like many people who study abroad, I had my first proper introduction to the world of cocktails in the United States. Dropping by the...
Mar 24, 2021
Pond Water Paloma
Beer cocktails are few and far between in my opinion. So when Beervana Indonesia asked me for a recipe I had to take a popular cocktail...
Mar 9, 2021
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
5 Ways to Celebrate World Bartender Day
Today we celebrate the unsung heroes of the food and beverage industry, the bartenders that serve, entertain, and keep us company into...
Feb 24, 2021
My Girl
If you're looking for a Valentine's Day cocktail, I present to you the "My Girl." A rosella flower cocktail that I've had in my...
Feb 14, 2021
Gold Coin
Gong Xi Fa Cai everyone! Ringing in the Year or the Ox with a delicious whisky cocktail inspired by one of my favorite CNY snacks. Every...
Feb 12, 2021
Starting a Home Bar: Equipment - Part 3
Now that you have your spirits and mixers all settled in your home bar; naturally, we will move on to the next best thing: bar equipment....
Feb 10, 2021
Starting a Home Bar: Mixers - Part 2
Mixers are an essential component for any home bar; even though many cocktails can be made with liquor alone, you would still need to...
Jan 30, 2021
Starting a Home Bar: Bottles - Part 1
Creating your very own home bar can be a costly endeavor. However, you can't let that fact discourage you from having a crack at trying...
Jan 22, 2021
White Russian
This is undoubtedly one of the most famous cocktails in film (besides anything in Bond), the White Russian made multiple appearances in...
Jan 21, 2021
Mulled Sloe Gin
Here’s a winter cocktail for y’all looking to stay warm this holiday season. I love mulled hot drinks and thought I’d have a hand in...
Dec 26, 2020
Baileys Eggnog
It’s Christmas Eve! So you know what that means, it's Eggnog Day! Eggnog is one of my favorite holiday drinks and I’ve made one with...
Dec 24, 2020
JW Coco Highball
Here’s a little twist to the classic scotch and soda highball cocktail recipe. When it comes to drinking solid whisky I always like...
Dec 5, 2020
10 Bottled Cocktail Deliveries in Jakarta to #stayathome
As Jakarta enters a lockdown in the wake of the current COVID-19 pandemic, a significant number of food and beverage outlets have closed...
Mar 26, 2020
10 Award-Winning Bartenders You Must Visit at the Bar
Over the past several years, Jakarta’s cocktail bar culture has gone through an enormous transformation. Moving from having only mere...
Feb 20, 2020
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
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