Gin, three ways
Every man and his distillery dog seem to be experimenting with gin these days.
Cocktails & spirits
Three drinks proving that what's old is new again
Some classic beverages are making a comeback for a modern audience – alcohol optional.
'Summer of seltzer explosion': Why the alcoholic water wave is set to grow bigger
Had a close encounter of the seltzer kind lately? If the answer is no, it’s only a matter of time.
Negronis with a twist for locked-down Melburnians
This year, Melbourne is celebrating Negroni Week with cake, cannoli and more.
The secret to the perfect negroni (plus the best pre-batched ones to order online)
With Negroni Week taking place from September 13-19, there is no better time for master mixologist Matthew Bax to share his tips to pouring the perfect one.
Melbourne bars keep spirits up in lockdown
Cocktails on wheels are up there among the COVID silver linings. But this lockdown, bars have had to be even more creative to get their drinks to people safely.
Online garage sales and pina coladas by the can: Sydney small bars get creative with lockdown cocktails
More and more Sydney bars are coming up with new recipes and innovative ways to reach customers during the coronavirus lockdown.
Australian whisky 101: Local distillers shake things up with native grains, rye whiskey and even coffee
The world of whisky can be daunting, but don't let that put you off. Buckle up and give these bold Australian spirits a whirl.
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Alcohol-free in lockdown: Dry July and the WhatsApp group that got me through it
Going alcohol-free was one of the weirdest months of Andrew McUtchen's life. But with the support of a celeb-studded WhatsApp group, and some unexpected side effects, it was extremely rewarding.
Home run for Aussie spirits
Some of Melbourne's best mixologists are making Australian cocktails by the bottle, perfect for dinner parties or barbecues.
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