Your guide to Australian craft spirits & Melbourne's cocktail culture
And just like that it’s mulled wine season! For more reasons to venture out and “drink local” this Autumn than the lure of delicious spiced reds, may I present the top 10 most notable or unique new Melbourne bars for your consideration. In no particular order… 1. Poodle Upstairs | […]
Tickets for Good Beer Week have just gone on sale today and some sessions have already started to sell out. With so much to choose from, here’s a handy guide to the most spirited events to rsvp for at GBW 2021! Naturally, there will be much beer. But there will […]
This cocktail recipe is a little bit Paloma, a little bit Salty Dog and a little bit none of the above. It’s also a little bit of sorcery that manages to be warming and sweet yet somehow refreshing! A locally-made raspberry version of an amaro by 7K Distillery plays a […]
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 […]