Scared of scurvy? Get a Gimlet!
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 … Read more
Friday drinks
Which whisky should you drink? A beginner’s guide to whisky
Whisky is a very polarising tipple. People either hate it or love it. I used to be the former but with a bit of ‘practice’, I’ve become a big fan. … Read more
Castaway cocktail – what to drink on an expedition
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 … Read more
Far-flung Friday Drinks – Matso’s Brewery, Broome
Broome in northwest Western Australia is one of the most remote towns in the country, so you’d think finding a good beer here is very difficult. But thanks to an … Read more
Is it Cocktail O’ Clock yet? The Toper’s Timetable
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 … Read more
Cocktail school at the Flying Trunk Bar, Adelaide
Adelaide, South Australia is well known for its amazing wine culture. But closer to home than the beautiful rolling vineyards, the number of small bars is on the rise. The Flying … Read more
7 ways to enjoy Campari
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 … Read more
Gin Central – Stillery at the Intercontinental, Double Bay
Elegant, full of charm with a dash of quirk thrown in for fun, Stillery at the Intercontinental Double Bay has to be one of Sydney’s premium bars. If you’re looking … Read more
How to choose a beer – 7 beer types you should know about
It used to be that there were just three types of beer in pubs: a pale fizzy one, a dark not so fizzy one and Guinness. These days pubs have … Read more
The places to be for World Negroni Week
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 … Read more