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Post made with fellow bartenders in mind. Skip the basics and head straight into useful and easy to follow articles designed to aid your career. Become a know it all of all things bartending without ever leaving your seat.

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Expand your repertoire with classic and signature cocktail recipes. Suitable for professional and home bartenders alike. These easy-to-follow recipes are designed for everyone and anyone.

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The Travelling Bartender

Follow me on my travels around the world as I bartend across different countries and continents. Looking for a career that lets you travel with ease? bartending could be it.

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Welcome to my blog. This is where I post all of recipes, how to’s and tips and tricks. With new posts added weekly be sure to bookmark this page for future reference. All my posts aim to provide useful information that any bartender or home cocktail enthusiast can learn from.

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  • The Best Non-Alcoholic Aperol Spritz

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    June 17, 2025

    The Best Non-Alcoholic Aperol Spritz

    The mocktail and non-alcoholic world is really starting to awaken. We can finally move on from overpriced juices served in hurricane glasses. Making classic cocktails as mocktails is pretty difficult for even the most experienced bartender. And it’s not for… read more

  • Is Bartending a Good Career? Yes, it is

    Is Bartending a Good Career? Yes, it is

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    June 17, 2025

    So, you’re wondering, “Is bartending a good career?” Maybe you love mixing drinks, enjoy the fast-paced energy of bars, or just want a job that’s… read more

  • Essential Bartender Equipment: A Quick Guide for Your Home Bar

    Essential Bartender Equipment: A Quick Guide for Your Home Bar

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    June 16, 2025

    What essential bar equipment do i need may be your first question if you’re starting out as a bartender. Having the right tools is key… read more

  • 5 Australian Gin Brands You Need to Try in 2025

    5 Australian Gin Brands You Need to Try in 2025

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    June 16, 2025

    Australia’s craft gin scene is booming, with distilleries across the country pushing boundaries and creating world-class spirits. Whether you’re a gin enthusiast or just dipping… read more

  • Vodka 101: Everything You Need to Know About the World’s Most Versatile Spirit

    Vodka 101: Everything You Need to Know About the World’s Most Versatile Spirit

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    June 12, 2025

    If there’s one spirit that deserves a permanent spot behind every bar, it’s vodka. Smooth, clean, and endlessly mixable, vodka is the ultimate bartender’s best… read more

  • The Travelling Bartender: (Journal #1) – How it Started

    The Travelling Bartender: (Journal #1) – How it Started

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    June 7, 2025

    Hello, everyone! I thought I would do something a little different today and share some of my journey as a travelling bartender with you all.… read more

  • The Aperol Spritz: A Bartender’s Guide to the Ultimate Summer Sipper

    The Aperol Spritz: A Bartender’s Guide to the Ultimate Summer Sipper

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    June 2, 2025

    I don’t like Aperol Spitzes (I know, shoot me!) but I can’t deny that there’s something magical about them. It’s bright, refreshing, and effortlessly stylish,… read more

  • Aperitif vs Digestif: What is the difference?

    Aperitif vs Digestif: What is the difference?

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    June 1, 2025

    If you’ve ever wondered why Italians sip Campari before dinner and Fernet after, you’re not alone. The world of aperitif vs digestif is rich with… read more

  • The Ultimate Guide to the Piña Colada: A Tropical Drink for Summer

    The Ultimate Guide to the Piña Colada: A Tropical Drink for Summer

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    May 31, 2025

    Looking for easy rum cocktails that scream vacation in every sip? Look no further than the Piña Colada: the ultimate tropical drink blending pineapple and coconut into creamy, boozy perfection. My Cousin… read more

  • How To Make a Caipirinha: Brazil’s Zesty Masterpiece

    How To Make a Caipirinha: Brazil’s Zesty Masterpiece

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    May 30, 2025

    Few cocktails pack as much personality into just three ingredients as the Caipirinha Recipe, Brazil’s legendary Brazilian drink that’s equal parts refreshing, bold, and bursting with history. Similar… read more

  • The Salty Dog: A Classic Cocktail with a Salty Bite

    The Salty Dog: A Classic Cocktail with a Salty Bite

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    May 18, 2025

    There’s something undeniably refreshing about a well-made Salty Dog. Tart, crisp, and with just the right amount of salty bite, this grapefruit cocktail is a simple yet… read more

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  • The best non-alcoholic Aperol spritz - this guilt free summer drink is a classic cocktail as a mocktail and non-alcoholic drink
    The Best Non-Alcoholic Aperol SpritzJune 17, 2025
    The mocktail and non-alcoholic world is really starting to awaken. We can finally move on from overpriced juices served in hurricane glasses. Making classic cocktails as mocktails is pretty difficult for even the most experienced bartender. And it’s not for lack of skill or want, but simply because it is sooo hard to replicate the...
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  • Is bartending a good career? In this post i discuss how bartending isn't a dead-end job and how to be a sussessful bartender
    Is Bartending a Good Career? Yes, it isJune 17, 2025
    So, you’re wondering, “Is bartending a good career?” Maybe you love mixing drinks, enjoy the fast-paced energy of bars, or just want a job that’s never boring. But then you hear whispers—”Is bartending a dead-end job?”, and suddenly, doubts creep in. Well, as someone who’s been doing this for nearly 10 years across 3 continents,...
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  • different bar equipment you will need to make cocktails at home
    Essential Bartender Equipment: A Quick Guide for Your Home BarJune 16, 2025
    What essential bar equipment do i need may be your first question if you’re starting out as a bartender. Having the right tools is key to making great drinks efficiently. I have curated a list of all my favourites to help you get started at home. Here’s a quick rundown of the essential equipment you’ll...
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  • 5 Australian gin brands you need to try by Australian gin distillers
    5 Australian Gin Brands You Need to Try in 2025June 16, 2025
    Australia’s craft gin scene is booming, with distilleries across the country pushing boundaries and creating world-class spirits. Whether you’re a gin enthusiast or just dipping your toes into the world of botanicals, there’s no better time to explore Australian gin brands that are making waves both locally and internationally. From the bold, citrus-driven profiles of...
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  • Learn about the origins and history of vodka as well as the top brands
    Vodka 101: Everything You Need to Know About the World’s Most Versatile SpiritJune 12, 2025
    If there’s one spirit that deserves a permanent spot behind every bar, it’s vodka. Smooth, clean, and endlessly mixable, vodka is the ultimate bartender’s best friend. Whether you’re shaking up a classic Martini, blending a fruity Cosmopolitan, or sipping it ice-cold and neat, vodka’s neutral yet complex character makes it a superstar in the world...
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