Your guide to Australian craft spirits & Melbourne's cocktail culture
It’s National Margarita Day. So it’s pretty much the law that you have to make up a batch of these easy Tropical Kombucha Margaritas today. Don’t blame me, I don’t make the rules! (Pssst…feeling lazy? I’m giving away free margaritas here.) The tang of kombucha adds another layer to the […]
This one’s in the spirit of making the most of the last of Melbourne’s summer rays. In supporting local venue creators who’ve had, let’s say, a tumultuous time of it lately. And it’s also in the spirit of scouting some downright delicious drinks. In no particular order – just in […]
This cocktail started out with the idea of a lengthened martini – with classic orange and almond syrup cake flavours added! It’s something to sip over melting ice instead of vermouth on the rocks; preferably at sunset while picking at a plate of warmed olives. Try to find a gin […]
This original cocktail, inspired a little bit by the Peach Blow Fizz (without the fizz), is bursting with romantic ingredients: honey, pink wine, roses, strawberries and cream. It’s an after-dinner drink for your Valentine that’s not too sweet. Pick up a box of chocolates to go with and dessert is […]
Dark sunglasses. Lashings of SPF cream. A glass of crisp cider served over a mountain of ice. Relaxed company. These are the essentials I crave when the mercury surpasses 30 degrees. Inspired by long summer days, The Sunnysider is a new cocktail recipe which elevates classic apple cider. Naturally, I […]
From festive stocking stuffers to impressive ideas to truly spoil the people you love, our grown-ups-only gift guide is here to help with those last minute presents. Looking for Christmas-inspired spirits and drinks for all your upcoming parties? Look right here.
What does the festive season taste like in Australia? Because of our wonkus southern hemisphere position, it’s a counterintuitive juxtaposition of spices intended to warm us through the darkest of winters and ripe summer fruits like pomegranate and cherries. It’s white wine in the sun and too many chocolates for […]
This Spiced Rum & Raisin Chocolate Naked Cake becomes decadent with a slathering of richly spiced cream cheese frosting (spiked with yet more rum!) and a salted rum caramel. Make this one your next weekend baking project. Spiced Rum & Raisin Chocolate Naked Cake 1 cup raisins or sultanas 1 […]
Despite the naturally intense candied blush of this cocktail, it’s a rather grown up prospect. It’s deceptively dry – due to a good whack of rhubarb – with a complex fragrance (hello there, polarising liquorice and pleasing vanilla). To make this celebratory aperitif, look for an anise-forward gin to add […]
Join the makers of Rum Diary Spiced Rum – Hamish Goonetilleke and Daniel Monk – at the official party to celebrate the Melbourne release of their latest cherry spiced rum! Named ‘XO Cherry’, this batch from their experimental Kitchen Series is a limited seasonal release and will sell out. Join […]