The Meatball and Wine Bar recently celebrated its first birthday. For a year the bar has been the place to settle into a cosy stool and sip an Aperol Spritz alongside a serve of spherical-comfort-food-turned-chic-late-night-bites. They’ve since added a sister bar in Richmond and are soon to offer tasty items […]
Lily’s in a Pickle
You may have heard of or experienced – a Boilermaker; a shot with beer chaser. Lily Black’s has now warped this party-starting idea by introducing a ‘Picklemaker’ menu. The concept was partially sparked by a drink dubbed the ‘Pickleback’, a Brooklyn-based trend of whiskey (typically Jameson’s) and pickle brine chaser […]
Tom Collins with a Japanese Twist
Tom Collins with a Japanese Twist at Sake On a night like this you’d be happy to escape the heat by taking a trip back to 1870’s New York (Tom Collins era) by way of Toyko this revamped classic cocktail. A few of these alongside a plate of Sake’s jalapeño-spiked kingfish […]
My Fair Lady
My Fair Lady at SocieTEA A sunny daytime tipple; in the vein of a mimosa or a bellini. It doesn’t taste very potent yet, surrounded by the historic opulence of Werribee Mansion and plied with petit fours at high tea, who really minds? T2 French Earl Grey tea, Bombay Sapphire […]
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 […]
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 […]
Blood Red Snapper
Blood Red Snapper at The Waiting Room Deeply savoury with a welcome bite, this take on a classic Bloody Mary will leave you feeling revived in a snap. One for lovers of borscht and gin rather than vodka. Local Gin, Beetroot, Capsicum, Celery, Tomato, Lemon & Spice
More ‘Sip’ Coming Soon
‘Sip’ is where DrinkMelbourne showcases our absolute favourite drinks around town. These are the concoctions for which you’d travel to a destination out of your way. More ‘Sip’ posts coming soon!