Cocktails and spirits
There’s no more fitting location for a navy-strength gin (and other magical drinks)
A whisky’s being aged using the sea’s motion to help impart barrel flavours; a navy strength gin by Four Pillars and a Lord Nelson beer called Smooth Sailing.
- Sarah Norris
Rule-breaking omakase pop-up Ronin is now a permanent restaurant
The upper echelons of Japanese dining aren’t always about fun. But Ronin is out to change that. Its unconventional culinary mash-ups are just the beginning.
- Emma Breheny
Move over, Aperol Spritz. There’s a zesty new must-sip drink this summer
After visiting Italy, Australian travellers have developed a thirst for limoncello, a lemon-flavoured liqueur that evokes good times.
- Katie Spain
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See off 2023 with proper spicy margaritas (and other delicious drinks)
From zesty spritz to fruity fizz, here’s 10 drinks recipes to help make it a fun and festive new year celebrations.
Fancy ice pushes cocktail prices ‘up by as much as $5’, bar director says
Wonder why your cocktail costs $25? A big hunk of that is frozen water. Welcome to the new ice age.
- Bianca Hrovat
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Two hospo heavyweights combine to open luxed-up brutalist new Melbourne bar Purple Pit
Hospitality heavyweights Maurice Terzini and Joe Jones have teamed up on a cocktail bar where you’re welcome to drink Krug or Jack Daniel’s.
- Tomas Telegramma
Adam Liaw’s tinto de verano
A refreshing red wine and lemonade cocktail that is similar to a sangria
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- Adam Liaw
RecipeTin Eats’ spicy margarita
I refused to share this oft-requested recipe – until now. Here’s how to make a spicy marg that’s actually spicy.
- < 30 mins
- Nagi Maehashi
One of Sydney’s best chefs is behind the menu at this music-driven new Paddington bar
Oxford Street arrival Busby’s puts music on par with the menu, the latter overseen by one of the city’s top chefs, Clayton Wells.
- Scott Bolles
Coming soon to a glass near you: Four drinks trends to look forward to sipping this summer
Plus: the Good Food Guide 2024 finalists for Drinks List of the Year.
- Katie Spain