The mixologists who are shaking up Perth's cocktail scene
Some of the CBD's most prestigious bars — Terrarium, Mechanics Institute, Bar Lafayette and Ritz Carlton's Songbird — will be graced by a cohort of the globe's most esteemed mixologists as part of Plateful Perth's Cocktail Weekend next weekend.
Songbird will collaborate with Singapore's Sago House, one of Asia's best bars, with guest bartenders, Naz Zurmi and Ronan Keilthy, taking over on Friday evening.
Songbird venue supervisor Kristen Sly said punters could expect 'good cocktails and good vibes'.
'It's going to be an awesome opportunity to show off cocktails, not just from Australia, but also from Asia,' she said.
Terrarium and Mechanics Institute will team up with Sydney's Bar DEMO and A Little Cooler, respectively, while Bar Lafayette will join forces with Hobart's Rude Boy, using native ingredients to serve up Aussie-inspired cocktails. Perth bartender Marco Barsotti form Songbird Bar. Credit: Jackson Flindell / The West Australian
'It's almost like we're transporting people to Hobart without needing to take a flight for six or seven hours,' Bar Lafayette's Marco Manca said.
Ms Sly said she was proud of Perth's booming cocktail community.
'Perth's cocktail scene is growing, and it's only getting stronger,' she said.
'I think there's a demand for craft cocktails and showing off what creativity Perth can bring to the market, but I also think that classic cocktails are still pretty popular.
'We sell so many espresso martinis and spicy margaritas, but it's also awesome to show off some creative spice in those cocktails too.'
Mr Manca described cocktails as 'more than just a liquid' and said he was excited to show off Bar Lafayette's creative flair. Perth bartender Kristen Sly form Songbird Bar. Credit: Jackson Flindell / The West Australian
'Especially now that cocktails are so expensive, you want (the bartender) to care about the details,' he said.
'I just want to bring a little more to the community, I want to raise the expectation of what a cocktail is — it's more than just a liquid, it's what's in the details.
'Our mission is to make classic cocktails with a twist, so they can drink something familiar, but also unexpected.'
Plateful of Perth's Cocktail Weekend runs from Friday to Saturday. For more information visit this link. The Plateful Perth Festival will be a masterclass in cocktail making taking over several bars. Credit: Jackson Flindell / The West Australian
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