ABOUT THE EVENT:

A perfect night or gift, for the cocktail enthusiast.

On Tuesday 25th November at the Red Mill Distillery, Balmain, join award-winning drinks educators and creative consultants Michael and Zara Madrusan for an unforgettable evening celebrating the art, history, and craft of cocktails.

Enjoy a live masterclass featuring premium spirits from Red Mill Rum, Rozelle, where Michael will demonstrate how to create world-class cocktails. Guests will be treated to two tasting cocktails, with the chance to ask questions, purchase additional drinks and take home a signed copy of the book, The Madrusans’ Cocktail Companion, hailed as the most ambitious cocktail book ever published. Masterclass Event tickets are strictly limited, so please book early to avoid missing out.

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ABOUT THE VENUE

Red Mill is based in the historic White Bay Steelworks, just across from the inner-west icon, the White Bay Power Station. Red Mill makes small batches of high-quality Rum to age in a special barrel program, blended and bottled in their wonderful, industrial home. Visiting Red Mill is a chance to see the workings of an artisanal distillery, in the historic surrounds of this remarkable building. We look forward to welcoming you to this unique venue.

Attendees are asked to arrive at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Seating is unallocated – another reason to arrive early to secure an optimal spot.

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ABOUT THE BOOK

Welcome to The Madrusan Cocktail Companion, the impeccably comprehensive one-stop guide to classic drinks from every era, plus the best modern cocktails, curated by oracle Michael Madrusan with contributions from world-leading bartenders.

Expanded from an in-house manual conceived and curated by Michael as the go-to resource for teams at his acclaimed bars, and shared by the professional drinks community as a treasured educational resource, it includes more than 2800 drinks - tried, tested and updated for the modern palate.

Michael and Zara Madrusan draw on their own extensive library of books that date back to 1862 to present the stories behind the cocktail canon, alongside all the best variations, categorised by origin and by ingredient, and with an emphasis on readily available products and minimal preparation.

Whether it's every imaginable twist on the Martini in the past 100 years, Sours, Bucks and Flips for all tastes, or aperitivo-style and non-alcoholic options, every drink worth knowing about is here. Including an insider's guide to home bar excellence, and jovial toasts and quotes from history's most influential bartenders, The Madrusan Cocktail Companion is a spectacular compendium for the new age of drinking discernment.

Includes the origin and story behind the key cocktails, essential know-how for home bartenders, imperial and metric measurements, and stunning photography in a spectacular hardback package - complete with dual ribbons and sprayed edges.

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ABOUT MICHAEL MADRUSAN

Michael Madrusan is an award-winning Australian drinks educator, creative consultant, and founder of Melbourne’s acclaimed bars The Everleigh, Heartbreaker, Connie’s Pizza, and Bar Margaux. A protégé of New York cocktail legend Sasha Petraske, he pioneered the packaged cocktail and clear ice movements with The Everleigh Bottling Co. and Navy Strength Ice Co., and was named Australian Bartender Magazine’s #1 Most Influential Person.

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ABOUT ZARA MADRUSAN

Zara Madrusan is a UK-born writer and creative consultant, and co-founder of Bartender’s Choice Consultancy. She has led the brand development of acclaimed Melbourne venues The Everleigh, Heartbreaker, Connie’s Pizza, and Bar Margaux, and co-founded The Everleigh Bottling Co. and Navy Strength Ice Co. Zara also co-authored A Spot at the Bar, a modern classic for drinks enthusiasts and professionals alike.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

Refunds

Please note that tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or postponed due to extenuating circumstances. Refunds are not issued within 48 hours notice of event date. Humanitix fee is nonrefundable.

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This event is presented by Roaring Stories Bookshop Balmain.

With thanks to our venue partner Red Mill and Murdoch Books.

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