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The 11th edition of Diageo Reserve's annual WORLD CLASS competition has returned with the world's best bartending talents ready to compete for the coveted 'Bartender of the Year' title. This year, entrants must submit serves around two themes that highlight their creativity, knowledge and technique. One of which reflects their ability in "Understanding Smoke" using the iconic Scotch whisky brand Johnnie Walker.

Smoke is the cocktail world's most elusive flavour that infuses both visual and taste appeal, but it can also be incredibly difficult to master. Therein lies the challenge. This creative cocktail must include a minimum of 30ml of Johnnie Walker Black Label whisky, match well and complement the smoke in the whisky with a pre-smoked ingredient.

Successful applicants from the first round submissions will compete in a four day cocktail competition from 4-7 July to be crowned the Hong Kong and Macau representative, before heading to Glasgow in Scotland for the World Class global final. But before they get there, we decided to explore (and sample) some of these World Class cocktails and meet the bartenders who created them.

The post Hong Kong and Macau’s World Class Bartenders and Their Cocktails appeared first on Prestige Online - Hong Kong.

Don't miss this chance to be wowed by a veteran from one of the world's most popular bars.

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Don't miss this chance to be wowed by a veteran from one of the world's most popular bars.

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We trust dentist-endorsed toothpaste, but bartender-approved watering holes sound even better.

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We trust dentist-endorsed toothpaste, but bartender-approved watering holes sound even better.

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Being passionate about drink can earn you a job - the Danish brand ambassador is proof of that.

The post How Did Former Bartender Martin Markvardsen Get His Dream Job at Highland Park? appeared first on The Peak Magazine.

Being passionate about drink can earn you a job - the Danish brand ambassador is proof of that.

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[dropcap size=small]P[/dropcap]retense be darned – December is a time to imbibe freely. If you’ve been looking for a way into mixology or a way out from the guilt of sponging off a friend’s well-stocked home bar, the folks behind this year’s #1 Bar in the Asia, 28 Hong Kong Street, have put together some premade kits […]

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retense be darned – December is a time to imbibe freely. If you’ve been looking for a way into mixology or a way out from the guilt of sponging off a friend’s well-stocked home bar, the folks behind this year’s #1 Bar in the Asia, 28 Hong Kong Street, have put together some premade kits to […]

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She's also the first female bartender to clinch the title.

The post Jennifer Le Nechet is the 2016 World’s Best Bartender appeared first on The Peak Magazine.

She's also the first female bartender to clinch the title.

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Often overlooked for the more classic martini, the negroni proves it’s a worthy gin cocktail in its own right that shines with just three key ingredients.

The post What’s in a Negroni – Plus, 3 Easy Cocktail Recipes appeared first on The Peak Magazine.