Jay Corcraighe

Thick As Thieves A drink to honour the tight knit camaraderie of the West Coast and the environment that brought them together 45mL Scapegrace Fortitude Whisky 15mL Piko Piko Spirit 15mL Kanuka Tea 5mL Spiced Cranberry Syrup .Blazed. .Garnished with Liquorice Sugar Gold Nugget. .Served in a porcelain cup. #cocktails #aucklandbars #blazer #nativefood #amaro #whisky #tea #bartender

Jameson is promoting local, which is why the only thing I could think about was my direct suburb Ponsonby. It is full of loving neighbours, and we try and assist each other where we can. This is why in times of hardship I chose to promote local small businesses and products that I truly care about. Ponsonby Special 45ml Jameson Black Barrel 10ml Strawberry Guava Grenadine 10ml Super Lemon Topped with Ginger Kombucha Dash of Kanuka Absinthe Dash of Chocolate Bitters A huge shout out to the following for making this happen: @evanjamesonwhiskey @jameson_anz @greenpoint.florist @search___and___destroy @newleafkombucha @realtime_ponsonby @peejs_potions @myneighboursguavatree Shot by @che.gayvara and myself, edited by yours truly xxx #JamesonBartenderSeries2024 #Competition #Bartenders #JamesonBlackBarrel #cocktails #whiskey #bartender

Best of luck to all entrants in this years @thedrammys A big thank you to the sponsor @nzsuperliquor and @pernodricardnz Finally, a thank you to @thespiritswriter for leading the charge on the panel for yet another year 🖤 Look for to the award ceremony! #nzspirits #whisky #bourbon #scotch #irishwhiskey #liquor #beverageindustry

So @world_bartender_day has come around yet again. This last year i went through a lot of re-invention of self and my professional life, whilst balancing studies. This provided a unique set of challenges which changed my perspective on what I value in life and also in the drinks and service I provide. To highlight this I created a drink where i take a drink format and flip it, this drink is called Mirror Image for @the_blendnz @theblend_au , a sgroppino turned martini… because why not? It’s fun, tasty, and a remarkably simple serve. Midori, Verdita Sorbet, Recycled Wine, Dead Lime, @jimbeamnz Mole Sauce, Chilli & Chocolate Oil Why Midori? Its a drink that holds a place close to my heart due to the hospo shenanigans had with @howgoodaredrinks (photos attached) if this doesn’t commemorate World Bartender Day for me, I dont know what else would. Available at @acs.nz @beamsuntory @decentpours

Scorched Earth Policy This drink tells the story of Tamaki-Makaurau’s geological heritage and Māori culture, while showcasing sustainable practices. The volcanic activity that formed the region of Auckland left behind fertile soil and a unique terroir perfect for growing crops. Flor de Cana 12 Year Old Kumara Amaro Waiheke Vermouth Hangi Pit Bitters Burnt Earth Aroma Kumara Crisp Garnish Flor de Cana 12 Year Old Rum, known for its commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly production, serves as the foundation of the cocktail. Providing sweetness and strength to this Right Hand variation. I always wanted to hero a drink that showcases Māori subterranean cooking culture. Hangi Pit Bitters and Amaro utilise the addition of local root vegetable off-cuts, while the Burnt Earth Aroma adds a vegetal smokiness to the drink. The kumara crisp garnish also represents the fire from the volcanos that shaped our fertile land as well as provide a native ingredient that was harvested sustainably from it. Volcanic soil is integral to the terroir of the local Waiheke wine that I turned into a vermouth. The soil is used physically in this drink through scorching local organic soil and incorporating it as an aroma. All of these ingredients are crafted using waste or low-impact products, embodying the concept of recycling and minimizing waste. We can harness the power of nature without destroying its resources. This cocktail showcases the commitment to recycling waste ingredients and minimizing environmental impact, resembling a metaphorical "scorched earth policy" focused on sustainability. Enjoy responsibly! @acs.nz @flordecanarum @flordecanarum_apac @flordecanachallenge @hancocksnz #flordecaña #flordecanachallenge #sustainablechallenge #flordecanachallenge #cocktails #auckland #bartender #sustainability #rum #drinklocal #drinkresponsibly

"Dingo Stole Me' Branca" A new coin design just sent off to be judged for this year's @fernetbranca Australian #fernetcoin competition.. Large use of #pastel tones and #minimalistart featuring Uluru and a mischievous Dingo. #bartenderlife #bartenders #design

A sneak peak video to celebrate getting to the QLD state finals for @the_blend and also to commemorate the upcoming @world_bartender_day (24th of Feb). My drink; "Postscript" will be available at @tomcatbris for 2 weeks starting from the 10th of Feb.. both in the cocktail bar AND the main bar. ------------------------ Postscript - To add to a past note, memory or event. 45 ml. Makers 46 20 ml. Chardonnay Reduction 10 ml. Bénédictine 3 dashes of Forest Floor Bitters #postscript #PS #worldbartenderday #WBD2019 #TPB2019 #theperfectblend2019 ------------------------ Filming & Editing by @thelukemcclean Sound recorded and edited by Leelyn Cruddas Starring James Corcraighe (@barethren ) as 'cringey customer' and 'Julio the miXoLoGist'. Song "Teenagers", originally by My Chemical Romance. Arr. by Jimlapbap. Original video: https://youtu.be/_5Zxvdg447c

Postscript: to add to a previous note or event. Back at home in New Zealand, whilst in the process of creating new drinks, I often found myself returning to old notes, recipes and stories for inspiration. I spent my winter nights next to wood fires, re-reading through my old leather bound recipe books, pad and pencil in hand adding little notes here and there for further development. These memories sparked the inspiration for this drink. - 45 ml. Makers 46 - 20 ml. Chardonnay Reduction - 10 ml. Bénédictine - 3 dashes of Forest Floor Bitters Pre-batched in a beeswax lined & sealed bottle, stirred down, served up. Garnished with leather waxed twine and pine oil mist. #tpb2019 #theperfectblendcocktailcomp #cocktail #competition #bourbon #makersmark #theblend #drinkstagram #cosy #ps #forest #honey #wax #wine #chardonnay #cocktailsofinstagram #cocktailphotography #memories #home (My entry to @the_blend Australia competition) 📸 @nocturnal_negatives 🍸 @barethren

"Now, my dears," said old Mrs. Rabbit one morning, "You may go into the fields or down the lane, but don't go into Mr. McGregors Garden." - Beatrix Potter Mr. McGregor • 60 ml. Dry Gin • 30 ml. Charred Lemon Juice • 20 ml. Garden Shrub • 15 ml. Thyme Gomme • 2 Dashes of Rhubarb Bitters Served in Thyme-smoked glass or flask over crushed ice. Chill glass and smoke. Add ingredients to shaker and shake, cap glass with ice, strain over top. Garnish. Garnished with Salt & Vinegar Beetroot Crisp and Carrot leaf. Garden Shrub • 1 part Roasted Beetroots • 1 1/2 part Brown Sugar • 1 part White Wine Vinegar • 1/2 part Roasted Garden Carrots • 1/2 part Balsamic Vinegar Blitzed and Stored in fridge over 5 days. Fine strain into bottle. #storytime #healthyrecipes #seasonal #garden #cocktails #beetroot #mixology #gin #gintime #barethren

Had a lot of fun doing photography at Red Light District for the Quick Brown Fox Espresso Martini Throwdown, lots of great competitors and cool ideas, also just a really fun event between barethren. @jamiedickens23 from @ticketybooliquor @arjunhaszard from @quickbrownfoxcoffeeliqueur @zaccytwohands from @redlightdistrictbar Cheers to all, Health Wealth and Happiness! #cocktails #espressomartini #liqueur #cocktail #bartender #competition #03 #photography

Enjoying an early morning G&T with my B&E. #kongbar #ClassiclikeKONG #FancyAF #gin #ginlovers #bartender #breakfast @beefeatergin @kongbar_nz @eastimperial