With their book The Madrusan Cocktail Companion newly launched, beloved Melbourne cocktail couple Zara and Michael Madrusan are hosting a boozy masterclass at Hot-Listed restaurant Reed House exclusively for Broadsheet Access. As a member, you’re invited to the one-off cocktail-making workshop (with snacks!) to brush up on your bartending skills just in time for the festive season.

Michael and Zara are the people behind much-adored (and now shuttered) Melbourne bars The Everleigh and Bar Margaux – both informed by thousands of recipes Michael amassed and shared within elite bartending circles since working at influential New York bar Milk and Honey. The Cocktail Companion is pretty much the same thing in print form: distilling 160 years of drinks history into a whopping tome of 2800-plus recipes.

Needless to say Zara and Michael are both expert-level cocktail artists, so the chance to get front row training from the pair is pretty spectacular. Our Broadsheet Access masterclass includes a cocktail on arrival followed by a cocktail-making workshop and conversations with the duo about the new book. There’ll also be a grazing table and roaming canapes from the Reed House kitchen on the night. A curated cocktail list will also be available to purchase from. 

Want to secure a signed copy of the The Madrusan Cocktail Companion? Simply add this to your cart at check out and it will be ready for collection at the event. Booking will also be available for purchase on the night. 

Bookings are now live and capacity is extremely limited. Secure your tickets via the link below to avoid missing out.