From the Barlist Journal
John Write is a cocktail specialist focused on modern serves, bar culture, and ingredient-driven storytelling.
John Write is a contributor to Barlist with over 10 years of experience exploring cocktail culture, bar innovation, and contemporary drinking rituals. His work focuses on making spirits knowledge more accessible through clear, engaging, and culturally grounded storytelling.
He has collaborated with bartenders, venues, and industry experts across Europe, with a particular interest in how classic serves evolve through local ingredients, modern techniques, and changing drinking habits.
Explore John's latest stories, guides, and cocktail-focused pieces published on Barlist.
Cocktails
In a dimly lit bar, a crystal-clear drink arrives at the table, transparent as water yet aromatic with citrus, spice, or oak. The first sip confounds expectation. Texture is silkier than the appearance suggests. Flavor unfolds in layers without cloudiness. This is the language of clarified cocktails. A clarified cocktail is a mixed drink that […]
March 6, 2026
