Plus, there’s the chance to win a $2000 Luxury Escapes Voucher To celebrate Margarita Month, Osbourne Hotel Fortitude Valley, The Plough Inn South Bank and The Collective Palm Beach in Queensland are serving up exclusive Patrón margarita menus so guests can enjoy unique margarita flavours all month long. Plus, for every margarita menu drink purchased,Continue reading “Celebrating Margarita Month with an exclusive Patrón margarita menu”
Category Archives: Cocktails
INTERNATIONAL MARGARITA DAY
BANGALAY DININGS SIGNATURE SALTBUSH MARGARITAS International Margarita Day is celebrated every year on the 22nd February. The happiest day of the year shines the spotlight on the Margarita, the extremely popular tequila cocktail, which SIMON EVANS, Executive Chef has perfected at South Coast dining destination, Bangalay Dining! The regions most hatted chef who proudly callsContinue reading “INTERNATIONAL MARGARITA DAY”
Australia’s award-winning Patrón tequila cocktails of 2022 revealed
Try the recipes at home and wow your guests this Summer Take your Summer hosting up a notch and impress with, not one, but two of Australia’s best tequila cocktails of 2022. As part of an international search for the world’s best bartender in the global tequila competition, Patrón Perfectionists – the Australian final saw theContinue reading “Australia’s award-winning Patrón tequila cocktails of 2022 revealed”
Martini Time at Alice
If you haven’t already visited Alice, the newest most exclusive cocktail bar in The Rocks, now is the perfect excuse to do so. From next week you can unwind with Martini Time, when four seductive martinis are just $10 each. On the menu are: Gin & ‘IT’ – London Dry Gin and Sweet Vermouth servedContinue reading “Martini Time at Alice”
Introducing Alice: Sydney’s Newest Cocktail Bar
Therenaissance bar scene in The Rocks, Sydney is about to receive a sophisticated and seductive boost with the launch of Alice on Thursday 8th September. Alice is located basement level in the heritage-listed, former bond stores at 16 Argyle Street. The elegant cocktail bar is the newest addition to Hunter St. Hospitality’s portfolio of premiumContinue reading “Introducing Alice: Sydney’s Newest Cocktail Bar”
TAILS® COCKTAILS LAUNCHES; SHAKING UP A BAR QUALITY COCKTAIL AT HOME JUST GOT EASIER
IT’S TIME TO SHAKE THINGS UP! Serving up delicious cocktails at home just got easier than ever with the launch of TAILS® COCKTAILS – an exclusive range of pre-batched, bar quality cocktails that are ready to enjoy in just 30 seconds. The range of four TAILS COCKTAILS – each made using a premium spirit fromContinue reading “TAILS® COCKTAILS LAUNCHES; SHAKING UP A BAR QUALITY COCKTAIL AT HOME JUST GOT EASIER”
WINTER COCKTAIL WORKSHOPS AND GUIDED TASTINGS AT THE DISTILLER
Perfect activities to escape the cold The Distiller bar is gearing up for a busy winter season, with a series of cocktail workshop masterclasses and guided tastings scheduled over the coming months. Guests looking to beat the cool weather will be welcomed at The Distiller in Northcote’s popular Welcome to Thornbury precinct and get educatedContinue reading “WINTER COCKTAIL WORKSHOPS AND GUIDED TASTINGS AT THE DISTILLER”
Bombay Sapphire : World Gin Day – 12 June
Attention gin lovers, it’s time to celebrate your favourite tipple. Saturday 12 June is officially World Gin Day, a global celebration of all things gin. And, with its uniquely balanced flavour profile, Bombay Sapphire is the ideal canvas for your Gin & Tonic. Composed of relatively few ingredients, the standard gin and tonic isn’t complicatedContinue reading “Bombay Sapphire : World Gin Day – 12 June”
Masterfully Crafted Patrón Tequila invites you to celebrate World Paloma Day with the Patrón Paloma Samba
Masterly handcrafted Patrón tequila invites you to celebrate World Paloma Day and embrace a modern twist on the national drink of Mexico, this time with the Patrón Paloma Samba. The smooth, oak flavour of Patrón Reposado, the zesty bitterness of grapefruit, the thirst-quenching fizz of soda, and a glass decorated with a tangy spiced rimContinue reading “Masterfully Crafted Patrón Tequila invites you to celebrate World Paloma Day with the Patrón Paloma Samba”
World Cocktail Day with BACARDÍ (13 May)
World Cocktail Day, Friday 13 May is fast approaching and this year BACARDÍ wants to help you celebrate in style through a tour of signature cocktails from around the globe. Grab a recipe from your favourite destination below, and mix up your very own little vacation in a glass during your next cocktail hour. FirstContinue reading “World Cocktail Day with BACARDÍ (13 May)”
Bacardi’s latest report highlights hot mustard as a drink trend to watch!
Top trend is ‘Luxury Libations’, as consumers seek high-quality drinking experiences. This looks set to drive another wave of premiumisation across spirits categories, including RTD and pre-mixed offerings. In fact, 50% of bartenders worldwide reported their customers are drinking more premium beverages as many looks for alternatives to drinking beer. In the past people have turned firstContinue reading “Bacardi’s latest report highlights hot mustard as a drink trend to watch!”
COCKTAIL TREES AT THE DISTILLER, NORTHCOTE
The Distiller in the Welcome to Thornbury precinct in Northcote is serving up Cocktail Trees to ensure that groups large and small can sip on the very best spritz and cocktails in the contemporary bar venue. Serving up twelve cocktails at a time, The Distiller Cocktail Trees are the perfect centrepiece and will ensure anContinue reading “COCKTAIL TREES AT THE DISTILLER, NORTHCOTE”
Stretch and Sip yoga and cocktail session at The Distiller
The perfect way to start the weekend is here with Stretch & Sip at The Distiller bar in Northcote. Guests can relax and unwind with a yoga session led by Nicole May of Yoga-Nic in the contemporary and air-conditioned surrounds of The Distiller while sipping on delicious cocktails! Suitable for all experience levels, everyone will leave recharged and energised.Continue reading “Stretch and Sip yoga and cocktail session at The Distiller”
El Camino Cantina launches Summer of Swirls dual frozen Margarita flavours
Plus limited-edition taco and wing flavours A question for all the Margarita fans: what’s better than one of El Camino Cantina’s frozen Margarita flavours? Answer: two of those fabulous flavours swirled into one glass. Cult followers of El Camino Cantina’s legendary Ritas can enjoy twice the lip-smacking action throughout February when the new limited-edition SummerContinue reading “El Camino Cantina launches Summer of Swirls dual frozen Margarita flavours”
What’s your Margarita moment?
Celebrate the salty-sour cocktail the right way during Margarita Month (February) Ahead of International Margarita Day on 22 February, Bacardi-owned Patrón Tequila has launched Margarita Month, a nationwide campaign in February, celebrating the classic cocktail and encouraging fans to share their favourite Margarita Moments. As evidenced by 3.4 million #margarita tags on Instagram, Margaritas are whatContinue reading “What’s your Margarita moment?”
El Camino Cantina’s new Margarita flavour series hits the sweet spot
Psych up your inner babe with Tex-Mex wild child El Camino Cantina this summer and its new-release, bespoke Margarita line-up, Take Me To The Candy Shop. From Tuesday, 30 November to Sunday, 2 January, cult followers of Australia’s legendary Tex-Mex hotspot and Margarita mecca, with destinations across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast and the SunshineContinue reading “El Camino Cantina’s new Margarita flavour series hits the sweet spot”
How to make a Corpse Reviver cocktail this Halloween
Join Australia’s most lovable online alcohol subscription service, Gin Loot, and celebrate Halloween this year with a gin drink that is so delicious, it’s good enough to raise the dead! The Corpse Revivers are a family of pre-prohibition drinks that were named for their hangover-curing properties. Many of the variants have struggled to adapt to theContinue reading “How to make a Corpse Reviver cocktail this Halloween”
Gin Loot presents the Clover Club cocktail
With Spring in full swing, why not try increasing your cocktail repertoire and create a perfect marriage of fruit, citrus and juniper? Enter the Clover Club. The Clover Club is a beautiful, blush cocktail that dates back to pre-Prohibition times. This cocktail takes its name from a gentleman’s club in Philadelphia, but has since conqueredContinue reading “Gin Loot presents the Clover Club cocktail”
Celebrate Negroni Week, 13th–19th September, with Gin Loot
The Negroni is a quintessential gin cocktail with a big, bold and bitter flavour profile. A classic Italian aperitif cocktail with a gin kick, it was originally created in 1919 for Count Camillo Negroni, who asked for a stronger version of the Americano (a combination of vermouth, Campari and soda water), so the bartender subbedContinue reading “Celebrate Negroni Week, 13th–19th September, with Gin Loot
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Cannoleria launches Cannoli & Cocktail Kit for Negroni Week
Available across Australia via Co-Lab Pantry. Cannoleria has created a Cannoli & Cocktail Kit in time for Negroni Week next week. Available to order from Wednesday, 8 September, the Negroni Week Cannoli & Cocktail Kit is available across Australia exclusively on Co-Lab Pantry and will also raise funds for charity. In collaboration with Campari andContinue reading “Cannoleria launches Cannoli & Cocktail Kit for Negroni Week”
New pop-ups, food & cocktail pairing and more parties added to World Class Cocktail Festival line-up
More than 80 Australian bars feature in the festival program as new luxury beverage experiences are announced across the five-day festival. As the highly anticipated World Class Cocktail Festival approaches, more of Australia’s best bars have announced bespoke cocktail experiences, fun collaborations, and one-off parties to the mix. The already impressive, jam-packed line-up has beenContinue reading “New pop-ups, food & cocktail pairing and more parties added to World Class Cocktail Festival line-up”
Gin Loot Mother’s Day Hamper
This Mother’s Day, online alcohol subscription service Gin Loot has created its very own GINerous hamper, perfect for spoiling mum. Designed to take mum on a journey of gin discovery, this hamper includes all she will need to create the ultimate Gin and Tonic whilst also learning the lowdown on all things Gin. Gin LootContinue reading “Gin Loot Mother’s Day Hamper”
World Class Cocktail Festival comes to Sydney
Five days of quality cocktail and food experiences, epic pop-up events and parties are set to excite the city this month. At a moment when we are all looking forward following the events of 2020, Australia is set to be inspired by its own vibrant bar culture with the World Class Cocktail Festival taking placeContinue reading “World Class Cocktail Festival comes to Sydney”
Whisky Loot Rainy Day Recipe – The Penicillin
As the rain hits Sydney, this chilly autumn day, Whisky Loot Sommelier, Joel Hauer, has put together the ultimate whisky warmer recipe, The Penicillin, to help you keep the colder temperatures out and the sniffles at bay. Check out how to make this autumnal cocktail hit below: The Penicillin Ingredients:45ml Blended Scotch Whisky – Joel recommends PureContinue reading “Whisky Loot Rainy Day Recipe – The Penicillin”
Tanqueray No. TEN draws on European influence for its new martini experience at Icebergs
Try it ‘swirled by hand’ this summer. Tableside service is being taken to a new level at Icebergs Dining Room and Bar as Tanqueray Nº TEN celebrates the martini with an immersive new experience inspired by traditional European techniques. Not shaken, not stirred, the Tanqueray Nº TEN Martini Trolley offers the signature cocktail swirled byContinue reading “Tanqueray No. TEN draws on European influence for its new martini experience at Icebergs”
El Camino Cantina launches Retro Ritas and Hottest 100 Rita Countdown
Chance to win Margaritas for one year. Tex-Mex rebel El Camino Cantina is taking a trip down memory lane with a Retro Rita series that gives its legendary Margaritas nostalgic, flavoursome twists. Die-hard fans also have the chance to win Margaritas for a year. The limited-edition Retro Rita series is inspired by flavours of iconicContinue reading “El Camino Cantina launches Retro Ritas and Hottest 100 Rita Countdown”
Introducing Cîroc Summer Watermelon
The limited-edition flavour has arrived in Australia. Luxury vodka brand Cîroc is bringing fun and flair to Australian summer celebrations with the recent release of limited-edition flavour, Cîroc Summer Watermelon, available exclusively at Dan Murphy’s nationwide. Bursting with the taste of fresh watermelon and a touch of sweetness and zest, Cîroc Summer Watermelon will bringContinue reading “Introducing Cîroc Summer Watermelon”
Pomegranate Margarita by Vernon’s Bar in One Penny Red
Talented Mixologist Shivajee (Shiva) Bhandari at Vernon’s Bar in One Penny Red takes us through the steps in making a fabulous Pomegranate Margarita to enjoy over this long, hot summer. Ingredients: 50mls of Tequila Blanco 40mls of Pomegranate juice 20mls of Lime juice 10mls of Crawley’s Grenadine 10mls of Crawley’s Agave Method: Pour all ingredientsContinue reading “Pomegranate Margarita by Vernon’s Bar in One Penny Red”
Introducing Don Julio ‘Margaloma’ slushies at Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel
New half Margarita–half Paloma slushies launch at new Mexican paradise. This summer, Don Julio Tequila and Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel are transforming Sydney’s most popular waterside spot into a Mexican paradise, with the launch of Don Julio Sunset Slushies. From now until 1 January, the pop-up cocktail cantina is serving up specially created Don JulioContinue reading “Introducing Don Julio ‘Margaloma’ slushies at Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel”
Cocktail: Pandan Potion by Lotus Double Bay
This week, following on from The Bay signature cocktail, Matt Stewart, who oversees the impressive cocktail program at Lotus Double Bay, shares their delicious and vibrant Pandan Potion cocktail recipe with us. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS60ml Tanqueray10ml Pandan Orgeat30ml lemon juice20ml egg whites2 dashes orange bittersIcePandan leaf, to serve METHODAdd the ingredients to a cocktail shaker toContinue reading “Cocktail: Pandan Potion by Lotus Double Bay”
Smirnoff Seltzer and Lime Cordiale present ‘Smirnoff Seltzer Party Yard’
It’s the festival you’ve been dreaming of all year – and one of the stages could be your own backyard. Dust off the fairy lights and crack out the esky! This summer’s must-have drink Smirnoff Seltzer and Australia’s hottest duo Lime Cordiale are joining forces to kick-start vacay season and bring the festival feeling to backyardsContinue reading “Smirnoff Seltzer and Lime Cordiale present ‘Smirnoff Seltzer Party Yard’”
Fratelli Fresh puts the fizz into the festive season with 25 flavours of Spritzmas, Christmas Day menu and gift hampers unveiled
Fratelli Fresh is adding a spray of festivity to the classic Italian spritz, unveiling 25 flavours of Spritzmas from Wednesday, 2 December to launch the Christmas countdown. Fratelli Fresh at Crows Nest, Darling Harbour, Entertainment Quarter, Manly, Miranda and Westfield Sydney will offer 25 refreshingly fizzy flavours by the glass ($14) or cocktail jug ($29)Continue reading “Fratelli Fresh puts the fizz into the festive season with 25 flavours of Spritzmas, Christmas Day menu and gift hampers unveiled”
Cocktail: The Bay by Lotus Double Bay
This week, Matt Stewart, who oversees the impressive cocktail program at Lotus Double Bay, shares their signature cocktail recipe with us. Try Matt’s generous twist on the mojito – The Bay. Enjoy! The Bay INGREDIENTS:45ml Havana Club 3yo15ml Aperol90ml watermelon coconut water20ml rice syrup30ml fresh lime juiceIceWatermelon and seasonal flowers, to serve METHOD:Build over ice inContinue reading “Cocktail: The Bay by Lotus Double Bay”
Fancy a spritz? Baby Pizza opens up for daily aperitivo
Yeah baby, yeah! With Melbourne allowed to reopen for indoor and outdoor dining, Baby Pizza is thrilled to welcome back guests for good times and is celebrating with the return of its ever-popular Aperitivo, serving up endless $6.50 Aperol spritz, beer and rosé daily. Back for its third season, make your dreams of a tripContinue reading “Fancy a spritz? Baby Pizza opens up for daily aperitivo”
Good Spirits – an online store dedicated to the craft of bottled cocktails and Australian spirits, launching 10th November
The best of Australia’s spirits and cocktails, enjoyed at home. From the creators of the Melbourne Cocktail Festival comes Good Spirits – an online bottled cocktail and Australian spirits store, stocking Australia’s best cocktails and launching nationally on 10th November. Good Spirits will provide access for a national audience to some of Australia’s finest cocktail barsContinue reading “Good Spirits – an online store dedicated to the craft of bottled cocktails and Australian spirits, launching 10th November”
Gelatissimo × Milky Lane Pine Lime Splice Cocktail
Combining the zesty retro refreshment of Gelatissimo’s Pine Lime Sorbet with the heady excess of a Milky Lane creation – meet summer’s new must-try cocktail. Gelatissimo is reimagining the flavour of summer thanks to their latest collaboration with Milky Lane – the burger bar famed for their over-the-top desserts, amazing cocktails and love of hip hop. ForContinue reading “Gelatissimo × Milky Lane Pine Lime Splice Cocktail”
You’re in good company with The Everleigh Bottling Co.’s spritzed cocktails
Award-winning hospitality group Made in the Shade will unveil and launch their latest range of The Everleigh Bottling Co. cocktails this spring: Spritzed Cocktails. The Everleigh Bottling Co. has solidified its position of influence and reputation for quality within the premium beverage marketplace. The Everleigh Bottling Co., concepted in 2015, was the first of itsContinue reading “You’re in good company with The Everleigh Bottling Co.’s spritzed cocktails”
Chin Chin Sydney and Archie Rose team up for gin’spired Weekend Yum Cha
Raise a glass of gin and say cheers – Archie Rose is partnering with Chin Chin Sydney for the ultimate gin’spired Weekend Yum Cha collaboration, serving up limited-edition Archie Rose cocktails and a drool-worthy new menu you will love to devour. Kicking off from Friday, 2 October, Chin Chin are plating up the yummiest of yumContinue reading “Chin Chin Sydney and Archie Rose team up for gin’spired Weekend Yum Cha”
The Bavarian brings a taste of Oktoberfest to Sydney
Seven traditional biers on tap, traditional set menu and Oktoberfest schnitzel The Bavarian on York Street in Sydney’s CBD is re-opening on Tuesday, 6 October, ready to quench a thirst for Oktoberfest biers and appetites for traditional dishes. While Oktoberfest 2020 may have been toned down in Munich, and international travel plans quashed, the häusContinue reading “The Bavarian brings a taste of Oktoberfest to Sydney”
The Everleigh Bottling Co. releases Melbourne Mixtape Vol. 2
As part of their #TogetherinSpirits campaign, keeping the Melbourne industry, and Australia united during our time of isolation, The Everleigh Bottling Co. has just released Melbourne Mixtape Vol. 2, with additional bars added to the mix pack of cocktails from Melbourne’s best bars. Following the sellout of Melbourne’s Mixtape Vol 1, Bar Margaux has joined theContinue reading “The Everleigh Bottling Co. releases Melbourne Mixtape Vol. 2”
Enjoy a flutter and fizz with Rockpool Dining Group for Melbourne Cup
Rockpool Dining Group’s flagship restaurants and bars at The Rocks, Darling Harbour and Manly will be open for Melbourne Cup, with seated events, live screenings of the race, and set menus available for those who fancy a flutter and some fizz. Each spacious venue is Covid-Safe, with multiple spaces to host guests, and bookings ofContinue reading “Enjoy a flutter and fizz with Rockpool Dining Group for Melbourne Cup”
Announcing the launch of “Maybe Aria” – a collaboration between Aria and Maybe Sammy
Aria, Sydney’s preeminent harbourside dining destination, is pleased to announce the launch of “Maybe Aria” – a collaboration with award-winning cocktail bar Maybe Sammy – bringing some fun back to the city. Every Wednesday in October, Aria are inviting the team from Maybe Sammy behind the bar to serve up a selection of bespoke cocktails for fourContinue reading “Announcing the launch of “Maybe Aria” – a collaboration between Aria and Maybe Sammy”
UP IN SMOKE – Negroni Week extended across Ovolo Hotels
At Ovolo, it is believed the trinity of Campari, gin, and vermouth is best celebrated smoky. From Monday, 14 September until Sunday, 20 September, worlds and cultures will collide in celebration of Negroni Week as Ovolo Hotels goes ‘Up in Smoke’. And, as the week celebrating the Negroni comes to an end, Ovolo are extendingContinue reading “UP IN SMOKE – Negroni Week extended across Ovolo Hotels”
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE launches world-first double serve BOMBAY & TONIC
The quintessential Australian barbeque, entertaining at home, days at the beach and getting ready to go out are all things best done in the company of friends, and BOMBAY SAPPHIRE has now made these occasions even more special with the release of BOMBAY & TONIC 10%, the first ever double serve pre-mixed gin. The perfectContinue reading “BOMBAY SAPPHIRE launches world-first double serve BOMBAY & TONIC”
Enjoy a Spring Fling at Fratelli Fresh with new seasonal dishes and fruit-filled punch bowl cocktails to share
So, maybe you haven’t been able to jaunt off to Italy for a spring fling, but you can still enjoy a little Italian primavera closer to home with new seasonal menu additions and refreshing punch bowl cocktails at Fratelli Fresh. The Spring Fling selection is available on the à la carte menu at Fratelli FreshContinue reading “Enjoy a Spring Fling at Fratelli Fresh with new seasonal dishes and fruit-filled punch bowl cocktails to share”
The Wood Roaster × BRIX ‘Wood & Brix’ Cocktail Recipe
The Wood Roaster team have come up with a completely new cocktail for people to make at home … one that combines some favourite ingredients – coffee and rum – and supports local Aussie businesses The cocktail is a collaborative effort between Sydney locals, The Wood Roaster and BRIX, and uses 100% Aussie-made products (#supportlocal). The Wood RoasterContinue reading “The Wood Roaster × BRIX ‘Wood & Brix’ Cocktail Recipe”
Spiced Mojito
A refreshing way to enjoy BACARDÍ’s latest addition to the range. BACARDÍ is spicing things up with the launch of BACARDÍ Spiced. BACARDÍ Spiced is a spirit drink made with gold rum mellowed in charred American Oak for a hint of smokiness and blended with natural flavours and spices, including vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon, for a bold,Continue reading “Spiced Mojito”