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History of the Cocktail

History of the Cocktail

A cocktail is traditionally defined as a concoction of spirits, sugar, water and bitters. Today, this definition has been broadened to include mixtures that contain at least one alcoholic ingredient, meaning it could be as simple as a vodka and coke. Of course, we are more interested in the traditional, and what we believe to be, true definition of what...

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Cocktail of the Month - April

Cocktail of the Month - April

Try our Easter inspired concoction! It’s been a busy month here at Sydney Bar School, lots of people have joined us to learn how to make the perfect coffee and mix the tastiest cocktail! Some came to hone their skills for work and others included us in their special occasion celebrations, but whatever the reason, we all had fun!  As...

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Cocktail Making Class - Cocktail of the Month

Cocktail Making Class - Cocktail of the Month

At Sydney Bar School, we love cocktails! And from all the people coming and taking our Cocktail Making Class, it seems that our fellow Sydneysiders do too! So we started thinking, creating a cocktail that tantalises the tastebuds doesn’t have to be isolated to those who work in the bars and restaurants ... if you have the ingredients, you can...

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Christmas Cocktail - The Candy Cane Martini

Why did we choose the Candy Cane Martini? Well, because you can't get more Christmas-y than this! It uses the traditional colours of Christmas and tastes exactly like Candy Canes. Using vanilla vodka as a base spirit, all the flavours are mild and almost everyone should love this concoction. It will easily become a favourite at your Christmas party this...

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5 Classic Cocktails all Bar Staff Should Know

5 Classic Cocktails all Bar Staff Should Know

Classic cocktails are something all bar staff should understand, even if they only serve them once in a blue moon. They all have a significant history attached to them, and are designed to highlight the flavours of the spirits they are made with instead of masking them. That tends to make them the drink of choice for the true spirit...

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Career Profile - Cocktail Waiter or Waitress

Career Profile - Cocktail Waiter or Waitress

When we think of bar jobs, we naturally think of bartenders pouring beers and mixing cocktails. Especially in Sydney, where we have as many big nightclubs as we do small pubs. There is much more to it than that in many venues around Sydney however! Big venues with lots of staff tend to divide their labour in a way which...

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Want to Make Cocktails at Home?

Want to Make Cocktails at Home?

In terms of equipment, here are the basic utensils you will need. Boston cocktail shaker – This is made up of two parts. One glass end and one tin end, that when fitted together create a sealed container used to shake ingredients. It is important to make sure you get a shaker that has a glass base so that you...

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Red Bull Flavoured Cocktails - Mojito

Red Bull Flavoured Cocktails - Mojito

How to get the perfect Red Bull Cocktail - Part 2 In honour of our guests from Red Bull last week, we at Sydney Bar School have put together a couple recipes for cocktails with Red Bull as an ingredient. Enjoy! Red Bull Mojito Ingredients: 6 chunks of pineapple 15 ml lemon juice 30 ml pineapple juice Spoon of raw...

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Red Bull Flavoured Cocktails - Margarita

Red Bull Flavoured Cocktails - Margarita

In honour of our guests from Red Bull last week, we at Sydney Bar School have put together a couple recipes for cocktails with Red Bull as an ingredient. Enjoy! Red Bull Margarita Ingredients: 30 ml lime juice 45 ml gold tequila 15 ml triple sec 15 ml sugar syrup/ small spoonful of raw sugar 60 ml Red Bull Method:...

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Sydney Bar School - The Perfect French Martini

Sydney Bar School - The Perfect French Martini

Today we made a twist on the classic French Martini. When you think of a martini, you think of the harsh taste of almost straight, chilled vodka or gin. The French martini is nothing like this. It is called a "French" martini because one of the three ingredients is Chambord, a French liqueur. Made from black and red raspberries, vanilla,...

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