Bartender
The bartender
Luke Whearty
BYRDI - (VIC)
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A BARTENDER?
The ability to use drinks as a creative outlet.
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST INFLUENCE?
I’ve had too many to mention just one. But I would say in general anyone that dedicates their life to their craft inspires me.
Cocktail
The hero cocktail
Hiro San
Named after my father in law Hirosan Nishikura and inspired by the first sushi course on his omakase menu at his restaurant Shira Nui in Melbourne. The drink is based on the foundation of every sushi chef and what Hiro san has built his career on which is rice. Also the foundation that Roku gin is built upon.
Ingredients
Roku Gin Re-Distilled with Tasmanian Wasabi
Melbourne Sake
Hiro San Secret Seasoning
Shio Koji
Like this cocktail? The full recipe can be found in this year’s copy of the Top 25 Bartenders. Get your copy by clicking the button below.
Bar
The bar
BYRDI
BYRDI is a modern Australian cocktail bar focusing on seasonal Australian ingredients and working closely with local producers and has been open since October 2019.
Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Thursday,
5 pm – 11 pm
Friday to Saturday,
5 pm – 12 am
Address
211 La Trobe Street
Tenancy GD075 Melbourne VIC 3000
Contact
W: https://www.byrdi.com.au/