The Madrusan Cocktail Companion | Every drink worth drinking in the history of modern + classic cocktails

‘Truly comprehensive, forward-looking and historically informed. A perfect monument to the best of what the 21st-century cocktail revolution has achieved.’ David Wondrich, Author, Imbibe‘Michael and Zara have compiled the definitive ark of our generation: a glamorous time capsule of mixology. An instant classic.’ Jim Meehan, Author, Meehan’s Bartender Manual‘Sharp, structured and grounded. More than a manual, this is a manifesto. If you plan to take this work seriously, start here.’ Jeffery Morgenthaler, Author, The Bar Book: Elements of Cocktail Technique‘Michael Madrusan is one of the world’s foremost experts on classic and forgotten cocktails. A must for every level of cocktail enthusiast.’ Sam Ross, Owner/Operator, Attaboy, NYC and Nashville‘The true power of Michael and Zara’s opus lies between these recipes: the ideas, people and stories that explain the why behind the tiny cups of cold booze we call cocktails.’ Alex Day, Co-Author, Death & Co: Modern Classic Cocktails

Michael Madrusan is an Australian drinks educator and creative consultant, and one half of Bartender’s Choice Consultancy. Michael built his reputation as the founder of world-renowned Melbourne-based venues, including The Everleigh, Heartbreaker, Connie’s Pizza and Bar Margaux, and pioneered both the packaged cocktail and clear ice movements back in 2015 with The Everleigh Bottling Co. and Navy Strength Ice Co.

Across more than two decades, Michael has worked in some of the most revered bars in the world, including as a protege of the late Sasha Petraske at New York’s Milk & Honey, Little Branch and PDT. Michael has been named #1 Most Influential Person by Australian Bartender Magazine and is an internationally respected industry leader and resource, regularly appearing at industry conferences and on spirits and cocktail judging panels. Michael owns one of the largest collections of classic cocktail books globally and is passionate about classic cocktails and their influence on the way we drink today.

Zara Madrusan is a writer and creative consultant, and one-half of Bartender’s Choice Consultancy. UK-born and with a background in performing arts and production, Zara has spearheaded the brand development and marketing of the duo’s world-renowned venues: The Everleigh, Heartbreaker, Connie’s Pizza, and Bar Margaux. Zara also co-founded premium packaged cocktail company, The Everleigh Bottling Co. and Australia’s first hand-cut cocktail ice company, Navy Strength Ice Co.

Together with Michael, Zara co-authored the couple’s first book, A Spot at the Bar, in 2016 which continues to be a go-to resource for drinks enthusiasts and bar professionals almost a decade on. The pair is also responsible for multiple world-class venue openings, events and educational bar programs under Bartender’s Choice Consultancy.