Your guide to Australian craft spirits & Melbourne's cocktail culture
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 […]
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 […]
Confession: Until a few weeks ago I’d never tried root beer before. But since East 9th Brewing released Australia’s first adult (read: alcoholic) version in their loftily named ‘Future Memoirs of a Root Beer’, now is a good a time as any. Not quite sure what to expect; was it […]
When Andrew McConnell permanently installed his Supernormal Canteen pop-up this winter, St Kilda was treated to a pictorial drinks list, smoky yakitori and a “trophy cabinet” full of rare and unusual sakes. Supernormal’s Head Bartender Michael Calamante explains that, when making cocktails at home to match your Friday night take-away (or Deliveroo-ed […]
Handpicked Wines have come up with an alternative to 2016’s much-hyped frosé. Their version gives Prosecco its time in the spotlight (or in the blazing Melbourne summer sunshine as it were). It’s *so* easy to recreate at home as a grown up dessert and the drop dead gorgeous garnishes make […]
This is one of the most excellent coffee cocktails I’ve ever had in my mouth. And you know I’ve done the research. Hot Mexican Coffee by Mr Black. 45ml Mr Black Coffee Liquor 10ml Crawleys Spiced Honey and Apple Syrup (you want a bottle of this in your home bar […]