Drink This: Hot Spiced Sailor at The Den Sailor Jerry spiced rum, char-grilled pineapple, vanilla vodka, black pepper. The pineapple reminds us of tropical climates while the unexpected heat of the black pepper warms the throat during less than summery seasons. Dress in That: Belle Epoch dress in Gotham print […]
Cocktail (Ring) Hour: Mimco
The ‘Coco Starburst’ ring by Mimco. Inspired by legendary fashion designer Coco Chanel this piece features Swarovski crystals and ivory glass pearls. I would wear this Art Deco cocktail ring while drinking proper French Champagne; after all the Mademoiselle herself is quoted as saying, “I only drink champagne on two occasions. When […]
Winter Forest Pop-Up Bar
Melbourne’s chill is somehow much more tolerable when surrounded by pine trees, ice carvings, faux snow and sled-dogs (especially when one of said pups is named Cookie). Cider-makers Rekorderlig have even imported their homeland Sweden’s night sky for their Winter Forest pop-up bar. Offering a range of flavoured ciders, the real reason […]
Where to find Mulled Wine in Melbourne Winter 2012
While the emergence of mulled cider is taking some of the limelight there’s a few of us who are still searching for the classic warming Winter drink; Mulled Wine. I tend to make it myself adding a bit of sweetness, a little citrus, a splash of suitable fortification and whatever […]
Cocktail Degustation at The Understudy
What better introduction to a new Melbourne bar is there than to submerge oneself in the cocktail list? Open for around a month The Understudy offers a cocktail degustation experience comprising of five set “courses”; all liquid. It’s at this point that I recommend ordering the additional food option of […]
Gin Recipe: The Cutlass
Since DrinkMelbourne opened (all of five minutes ago) West Winds Gin has already popped up on my radar several times. Making a mental note to seek out the spirit soon – as it’s wonderfully Australian – circumstance hurried me along. At The Model’s Handbook launch held poolside at The Olsen […]
11 (gasp) non-alcoholic cocktails to see you through Dry July
It has arrived. Your first full weekend of Dry July to tempt you away from sobriety. I highly recommend continuing to frequent your usual watering holes and liquor traders to show them your support, Ocsober and Feb Fast included. We’re grown ups apparently; it’s not that hard to go out […]
Sunset at The Shortest Lunch
The Winter Solstice has passed and we are officially on our way to Spring (though my hunt for the best seasonally-appropriate mulled wine in Melbourne continues – nay tips, do share). In Solstice celebration I travelled to the Yarra Valley for The Shortest Lunch last weekend. An annual event, I […]
Time for a Drink?
Why, hello there! DrinkMelbourne has just launched to explore Melbourne’s vibrant bar culture, one cocktail at a time. I hope you’ll find my recommendations, on which barstool to perch your fine self come cocktail o’clock, valuable. I’d love to hear all about your regular haunts and must-drink destinations too. There’s a million […]