Category Archives: Cocktails

As we gear up for the warmer months, there’s no better time to indulge in refreshing beverages that capture the essence of the season. Our curated selection of must-have summer drinks is poised to make a splash. More than ever, people are opting to craft their own cocktails at home or hosting intimate summer parties,Continue reading “Unveiling the ultimate must-have summer drinks for the season”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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, 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)”

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!”

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”

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”

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?”

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”

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”

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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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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”