Who's Behind Cocktail Foamer?
Photography by: Bernie
Cocktail Foamer, the future of your favourite silky sour style cocktails. Founded by Ronan Lehane 2023 with one goal in mind, create a neutral smelling and tasting, shelf stable, dietary friendly, cost and time effective way to achieve a foamy head to your shaken beverages.
How it started
I spent 8 years behind Sydney restaurant bars and 4 years managing them. Thousands of eggs cracked mid-service. Hundreds of cans of chickpeas strained. Managing foam instead of managing service.
2023
I came across a YouTube video by Kevin Kos titled, "Stop Using Egg Whites, Super Syrup is Here." The video explained how to use a clear, tasteless, odourless syrup that produced a thick, long-lasting cocktail foam. I immediately ordered all the ingredients, and then it went wrong. Everything I made was absolutely disgusting. Think, metal and chemicals. But the concept stuck in my head.
Over the next 12 months, I developed and tested over 50 formula variations. No chemistry degree, no lab coat. Just a bartender with a problem worth solving.
2024
By mid-2024, Cocktail Foamer was ready to start selling.
2025
Cocktail Foamer is stocked by Australia's leading hospitality wholesalers, including ALM and Paramount Liquor. Over 100 venues across the country use it to pour better cocktails, with out the mess.
2026
The Cocktail Foamer Podcast Launched — Episodes diving into hospitality, product building, and the business of bartending. [Link to podcast]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who founded Cocktail Foamer? Ronan Lehane, a bartender with 8 years experience in Sydney CBD bars. After dealing with egg whites, aquafaba, and dropper foamers behind real bars at real volume, he built Cocktail Foamer to be the solution he never had.
Where is Cocktail Foamer made? Made in Australia. Manufactured in Sydney. Every batch is mixed, filled, and packed by hand.
How many formulas did you test? Over 50 variations. The final formula was selected for neutral taste, foam stability, shelf life, and consistency across different cocktail types.
A Shoutout to the first venues who started using Cocktail Foamer
Bopp & Tone 'Wynyard'
The Sydney CBD restaurant & bar is a tribute to the Applejack founders’ grandfathers, Keith ‘Bopp’ Evans and Anthony ‘Tone’ Adams. The venue reflects the nostalgic and optimistic post WW2 era they lived in.
El Primo Sanchez
El Primo Sanchez is a lively Mexican cocktail bar in Paddington, inspired by 1980s Mexico City, includes intimate tables, group lounges, a DJ booth, and a dance floor under disco balls.
RAFI 'North Sydney'
RAFI is a contemporary, vibrant restaurant and bar with two locations in Sydney. From a cocktail paired with oysters on our surfside terrace, to a chef’s choice banquet in North Sydney’s Arbour, or an impressive private event, we encourage you to choose your adventure.
Huelo 'Newtown'
'Huelo' meaning sun rays in Tongan, encapsulates our warm hospitality, with genuine service and thoughtful drinks.
Capella Hotel's 'McRae Bar'
Step into the timeless glamour of McRae Bar, an exclusive cocktail bar in Sydney designed for those who cherish sophisticated style and artistry. With a carefully curated menu inspired by the 'First Golden Age of the Cocktail,' our mixology masters craft drinks that are as much a visual experience as they are a taste sensation.
Annamese 'Barangaroo'
Annamese is nestled in the vibrant food hub of Barangaroo, we bring an innovative twist to traditional Vietnamese cuisine, offering guests a sophisticated dining experience with sweeping views of the iconic Sydney Harbour.
Cheeky's Pizza 'Potts Point'
A new style of bar & eatery that doesn’t take itself too seriously… life is far too short for anything less.
The Captain's Balcony
A two-level architectural masterpiece designed to captivate your senses, this venue effortlessly blends sophistication with glamour, adding an extra touch of magic to every dining experience.
The Dock 'Redfern'- RIP
Hailing from Redfern with the title of “Redfern's first small bar”. The Dock is a confused nautical themed dive inspired bar which has been failing upwards since 2011.
Astro's Arcade Bar 'Newtown'
Astro's Arcade Bar is a lively establishment that offers a unique combination of retro arcade games, pop culture, local beer, and special events. Our selection of games ranges from old-school pinball machines to modern racing simulators. Come and join us for a blast from the past!
Forrester's 'Surry Hills'
A community hub for connection and celebration. Forrester’s is a historic tavern where people have been drinking, eating and gathering for over 100 years.
LITTLE COOLER- RIP
This neon-lit bar, in the basement that once housed good old Grandma’s, is an ode to the ’80 and ‘90s, from the cocktails right through to the musical stylings of INXS and Run DMC.
BrewDog 'South Eveleigh'
No-nonsense chain bar specialising in the Scottish brewery's craft beers, with regular guest brews.