Lorenzo Antinori’s ‘cocktail popolari’ concept is dialled into nailing the classics. Simplicity, accessibility and balance are the focus for its Italian menu of classic cocktails. 

The Hi-Spirits Classic Cocktail Competition, as the name suggests, is all about the classics. inspired by Jake Burger’s book, An Anthology of 12 Classic Cocktails, the comp calls on bartenders to create twists and classics – a subject which judge Clinton Cawood wanted to explore further by sitting down with Burger.

Singapore’s Tippling Club, a regular in Asia’s 50 best bars, has announced the appointment of its new head bartender, Arathorn Grey.

Pernod Ricard UK has launched a bartender networking and knowledge sharing website.