The Wild Rover in Sydney’s Surry Hills is known for being a belter of a whiskey bar but they don’t just mix up whiskey drinks. Here Luke De Bono shows us one of the house specialties, the Dancing with Rosie, a thirst quenching hi-ball featuring tequila and Aperol.
Taking over multiple cocktail lists, bartender training and relaunching a venue is no easy task. For reigning Australian Bartender of the Year, Alex ‘Gondz’ Gondzioulis, the new challenge has arrived, stepping into the Group Bar Manager role at Liquid & Larder.
‘What’s not romantic is waiting twenty minutes for a drink while the bartender has to fumble around for six different bottles. My goal is to get drinks into people’s hands as quickly as possible without sacrificing any quality, which is a win win for everyone.’
