Who | Reuben Beasley-Palmer
Where | Melbourne, Australia
Current Bar | Bar Ferdinand
Past Bar(s) | EDV Melbourne, Black Pearl, Bigfoot Bunker Niseko, Maison Batard
Favourite Spirit | Cognac
Favourite Juice | Yuzu
Favourite Classic Cocktail | London Calling
First Classic Cocktail you ever had | Sazerac or Pisco Sour, can’t remember which was first
Favourite Part of the Job | People
Favourite After Work Drink | Beer
Favourite bar in the world | Tough one.. Cantina OK! (Sydney)
Best known for | Energy levels being high, probably also for focusing on making refreshing style drinks
Favourite “at work” memory | Every day… 👀
What’s the most popular cocktail in your city? Margarita followed closely by the Negroni
Favourite thing about your city | Laneways (lots of bars and restaurants) and the graffiti/street art adorning everywhere in the city
Favourite drinking song | Depends what time of the day and which mood I’m in. This varies significantly.
What was the last photo that you took? Of a cocktail I just put on at work called the ‘Arid #2’
What is your dream travel destination and why? All of Japan, I absolutely love the country, from it’s hospitality to it’s beautiful scenic country side. Love love love.
Any claims to fame? Won a couple of cocktail comps which is fun. Suntory Cup AUS 25, Hennessy MyWay AUS 25, Nikka Perfect Serve AUS 23
Soda or Tonic? Dark = Soda – Light = Tonic
Gibson or Gimlet? Both, Gibson first to cleanse the palate. Then one of each.
Naked & Famous or Last Word? Naked & Famous
Dog person or cat person? Cat
Are you available for freelance gigs? Yes
Find them: Instagram
Media: BOOTHYBY – ‘It’s good to push yourself’ says Reuben Beasley-Palmer
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