Articles by Cara Devine
Cara Devine has been working in the hospitality industry for 15 years. She currently manages Bomba Rooftop in the Melbourne CBD and is the face of cocktail YouTube channel Behind the Bar. She is a regular contributor at Australian Bartender magazine and a general advocate for the bar and hospitality industry.
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Shaken & Stirred: Cocktail Fundamentals with Cara Devine
Melbourne bartender and A+ contributor Cara Devine, host of the popular YouTube channel Behind the Bar, provides a comprehensive guide to understanding the crucial components of cocktails and their variations in her new book, Strong, Sweet and Bitter. A+ is proud to feature this excerpt.
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A+ & Behind the Bar, Get Disco with the French Martini
A+ is thrilled to partner with Behind the Bar with Cara Devine for a series of videos aimed at Australia's hospitality community. This month: The history of The French Martini, the era of disco drinks, and how to make the best possible version of this divisive drink.
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In the Family Way
With skilled employees more valuable than ever, the industry needs to lift its game to support and retain new parents in the workforce.
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A+ & Behind the Bar, a Look at Absinthe and the History of This Storied Spirit
A+ is thrilled to partner with Behind the Bar with Cara Devine for a series of videos aimed at Australia's hospitality community. This month, Cara takes a look at the history of Absinthe.
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A+ & Behind the Bar, History of Tiki and Future of Tropical Drinks
A+ is thrilled to partner with Behind the Bar with Cara Devine for a series of videos aimed at Australia's hospitality community. This month, Cara takes a look at the history of tiki drinks and culture, and explains why moving to a more neutral "tropical drinks" framing of the genre might be the best way forward for bars in the future.
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A+ & Behind the Bar, Exploring the Best Australian-Made Bar Ingredients
A+ is thrilled to partner with Behind the Bar with Cara Devine for a series of videos aimed at Australia's hospitality community. First up: Would it be possible to make a full lineup of cocktails, both classic and original, using only Australian ingredients? Cara says: absolutely. Take a look as she breaks down her favourite Aussie amaros, vermouths, and more.
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