Bartender
The bartender
Alex Boon
Pearl Diver Oyster Bar & Bistro
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A BARTENDER?
I’ve always had a knack for creativity and that, combined with a love for the rush of working
in hospitality, made perfect sense. I like making people happy and this industry is the best for that.
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST INFLUENCE?
The biggest influences for me have always come from other creatives in all aspects of life. They could be musicians, chefs and artists and I would draw inspiration from what they do into my own work.
Cocktail
The hero cocktail
Straight Shooter
The Straight Shooter is a seasonal milk punch using flavours I absolutely love in unique ways. Utilising different techniques to showcase the interesting flavours of seasonal fruits is something I enjoy playing with to deliver both creative and delicious cocktails.
Ingredients
Fords Gin
Amotillado Sherry
Lacto Fermented Blood Orange Syrup
Verjuice
Mandarin Whey
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Bar
The bar
Pearl Diver Cocktails & Oysters
Pearl Diver Cocktails & Oysters is a vibrant cocktail and oyster bar located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD. We pride ourselves on serving up oysters from around Australia, snacks wine and delicious cocktails. We opened almost 2 years ago now.
Address
Pearl Diver Oyster Bar and Bistro
56 Little Bourke Street
Melbourne, VIC, 3000