The Art of the Bar: Cocktails Inspired by the Classics

thetitle From Tokyo to New York, a cocktail renaissance is happening as “bar chefs” create delicious elixirs worthy of their kitchen counterparts. An epicenter of this barroom artistry can be found at the Absinthe Brasserie & Bar in San Francisco (a city that spends more money per capita on alcohol than any other in the country). Bartenders Jeff Hollinger and Bob Schwartz share their Read more

How to Age your Own Whiskey

whisky agingA fresh and newly distilled whiskey is colorless. The only aroma you can smell from it is its main ingredient: the grain and the alcohol. The whiskey possesses its color and richness in flavor through the chemical changes that take place during the oxidation and extraction of chemicals through the oak or through the barrel. It is through aging that Read more

Jakarta's Cocktail Infusion

Jakarta CocktailsJakarta, known to some as the “Big Durian”, has become the target of the booming drinking culture. You will unlikely find a drink fused with the stinky fruit, but Jakarta’s popular bar and lounge provide refreshing cocktails with menus that offers tropical fruits such as mango, lychee and rockmelon.
Some of the most popular bars and lounges include: Ritz-Carlton Jakarta (8 Lounge) whose menu is dedicated to Mojito variations; Cork & Screw which is highly recommended for drink-stop business travelers; Read more