*Once the domain of “members-only” Denmark House has long since thrown open its doors to all-comers. Enticing me inside even further is a recent addition to their Nordic restaurant; Bar Dansk. On offer is a little wine, the mandatory schnapps, Danish beer and the kind of salty snacks that get […]
Frocktails: Melbourne Spring Fashion Week
Cocktail hour traditionally starts at five, but attendees at MSFW know what it is to be fashionably late. Melbourne Spring Fashion Week starts their official afterparties at 8pm. MSFW Emerging and Designer Series ticket holders can enjoy the following afterparty offers along with the obligatory model-spotting; Tuesday 4th – Terra […]
Cocktail (Ring) Hour: Samantha Wills
The sky blue stone in this ‘Bohemian Bardot’ ring by Samantha Wills makes me yearn for the return of skies of a similar colour. It’s not too long until we Melburnians will be enjoying weather that calls for sipping – multiple – bellinis under the sun’s warming rays (there’s even […]
An invitation: 1806 book launch
Anyone who has spent much time flipping through the chronological cocktail menu at 1806 would realise it is possibly the best way in which to garner an education in history. Ever striving to stay true to classic recipes, the bar has published their very first book; “World History as Seen Through […]
Hot Spiced Sailor + Tai & Amaya
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 […]