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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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Movers and Shakers: Demitria on Pastry Roots, Sorbet Dreams, and Playful Cocktails
On a humid evening in Jakarta, guests at Hats Bar lean over their glasses as a small, fizzing “bath bomb” dissolves in tequila soda. The...
7 hours ago
Modernhaus: Redefining Jakarta’s Cocktail Landscape
A Proud Moment for Jakarta’s Scene When Modernhaus landed on the extended Asia’s 50 Best Bars list, also taking Best Bar in Indonesia and...
4 days ago
Movers and Shakers: Aris Sanjaya on Crafting Drinks, Culture, and a New Indonesian Bar Identity
When Aris Sanjaya first shook a Daiquiri in front of cocktail legend Dre Masso, he wasn’t just making a drink, he was proving himself....
4 days ago
Jakarta Rising: 6 Bars Leading a Cocktail Renaissance
This year was one for the history books. Indonesia made its strongest showing yet on the Asia’s 50 Best Bars list, with six bars...
6 days ago
5 Cocktails to Make for Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo or the fifth of May is a brilliant opportunity to celebrate Mexico and its national spirit: Tequila. However, it is also...
May 4, 2022
Margarita
No Tequila cocktail is more well known than the Margarita, which for many usually spell the beginning of a Mexican meal or a wild night...
May 3, 2022
Mexican Coffee
Think Irish Coffee with a Latin twist; the Mexican coffee is a beautiful blend of Kahlúa, tequila, and coffee for the morning enthusiast....
May 3, 2022
Rusty Nail
A nearly forgotten classic, the Rusty Nail is a quintessential Whisky cocktail is a simple combination of Scotch and Drambuie the Scotch...
Feb 18, 2022
Four Cocktail Bars Shaping the Bandung Drinking Scene
A weekend trip to Bandung, Indonesia, at the end of 2021, proved an eye-opening experience for me. A city that used to represent family...
Jan 15, 2022
Hot Toddy
A perfect hot cocktail for those under the weather or stuck at home in winter. The Hot Toddy for years since I first lived in the icy...
Jan 11, 2022
Spooky Carrot
With halloween around the corner I wanted to make a healthier alternative to the sugary delights that are associated with this spooky...
Oct 30, 2021
Coconut Espresso Martini
The combination of coffee and coconut has always been a strong favorite of mine. Theres something about how each flavor compliments each...
Oct 26, 2021
Gin & Tonic
One of the most popular cocktails and easiest ones to make, the Gin & Tonic is a staple to any home bar. The simple combination of gin,...
Oct 26, 2021
Layered White Russian
I don’t know why but I was thinking of a White Russian the other day, a classic coffee liqueur, vodka, and milk cocktail. But I thought...
Oct 26, 2021
SAN: A Taste of Japan in Three Bottles
From the "Land of the Rising Sun" comes a masterclass in distillation from a house over 120 years old. Founded in 1899, against the rapid...
Sep 9, 2021
Roku Onshitsu
One of my favorite things about world gins is that wherever they are made, the distillers tend to add local ingredients and flavors in...
Sep 3, 2021
Espresso Martini
This coffee cocktail came about late in the 20th century and has stayed an essential cocktail on bar menus ever since. A perfect balance...
Aug 30, 2021
AperoZeneca
Since vaccines are a hot topic nowadays and everyone must get their doses ASAP, I thought I'd get some skin in the game with a vaccine...
Aug 29, 2021
Making A Mark: A Bourbon for the Home
As we fall into another extended lockdown in many parts of the world, we all need something to help us get through the long days stuck at...
Aug 13, 2021
CynoVac
Since vaccines are a hot topic nowadays and everyone must get their doses ASAP, I thought I'd get some skin in the game with a vaccine...
Jul 23, 2021
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