Australia Day – 26th January – is Australia’s national day. It’s the date when Captain Cook and the First Fleet finally landed at Port Jackson – now better known as Sydney Harbour. It was a Saturday. These days Australia Day is when national awards are given, citizenship ceremonies are held (though mine was in May … Read more
The gin coming from Stone Pine Distillery, in Bathurst NSW has always been on our top favourites list. But now there’s something ever better coming from this little Aussie distillery that’s really changed things up: the orange blossom gin. A little while ago, we were on a road trip through regional New South Wales when … Read more
Steeped in history, this cocktail is not only over 150 years old, it’s responsible for the nickname ‘Limey’ for the English and brought about the advent of fruit cordials. It’s also bloody tasty – but that could be something to do with the excellent gin we’ve used too! I remember the first time I ever … Read more
I always thought there’s nothing better than an afternoon cocktail. Then Enrique, the mixologist who runs the bar aboard The National Geographic Orion made us his signature cocktail. An afternoon cocktail on an expedition ship sailing around the tropics – now that’s a lot better, isn’t it? Whoever said exploration had to be tough? While … Read more
Do you ever get irritated by having to turn to your friend at the bar and ask them if they want a drink? And not just because it always seems to be your round but because the words just seem a little old and tired? The Toper’s Timetable has a name for your drink at … Read more
Bright red and bitter, Campari never really appealed to me. It was more like a science experiment than a drink. But now I’ve acquired the taste of this stuff, I can’t get enough of it. Here are 7 ways you can drink Campari that we’d recommend. Saying Campari looks like some sort of medical experiment … Read more
Every year since 2013, World Negroni Week has been celebrating the greatest cocktail on earth. Bars across the globe donate money from every Negroni sold to the cause of their choice. For the 1500-strong venues worldwide it’s a chance for them to support their favourite causes – for us, it’s a bloody good excuse to … Read more
When I think of the word mocktail, I usually have the image of something full of sweet fruit juice and over-compensating garnishes. Not something I could happily swap for a full-fat drink. However, this espresso caipirinha mocktail really hits the spot. Whether you’re driving, pregnant or on a detox, finding an alternative alco-free tipple can … Read more
Full of the warm flavours of winter, spiced rum is the perfect drink to welcome the cooler weather. Stone Pine’s latest brew – Dead Man’s Drop – is a black spiced rum that’ll make you feel like you’ve already got the fire roaring and the lights down low. And remember, you heard it here first! … Read more
To me an espresso martini spells the start of the weekend. It’s the perfect go-go juice blend of caffeine and booze to pick you up and dust you off after a long week. Here’s our easy espresso martini cocktail recipe that’ll have you dancing on your desk in no time! It’s funny – Mrs Romance … Read more