A favourite among consumer and trade alike, the humble Mojito is one of the most popular cocktails worldwide. Its day of celebration happens to fall on World Rum Day too! Whether you like your Mojito traditionally refreshing, or you spice it up with a little flair or twist, it’s the perfect opportunity to appreciate one of the most perfect drink inventions.
It’s dark, it’s white, it’s spiced, it’s coconut-flavoured… is there anything rum can’t be? Celebrate the diversity, the craftsmanship and the history of your favourite rum through classic cocktails and signature serves today. Need inspiration? Why not check out our range of rum cocktails here, including the pictured Golden Rule cocktail that made Adam Dow the Australian champion of Bacardi Legacy 2020.
The world’s largest cocktail conference will once again be taking place in New Orleans. This year, TOTCF has chosen the theme ‘Evolve’ as a call to action for the global drinks industry to embrace growth through the collective sharing of ideas and energy.
Head to the Tales of the Cocktail website for more information.
Being part of the bar industry, we’re sure tequila holds a spot near and dear to your heart. Celebrate that spot today, and make sure you sing:
Around 20 billion bottles of baijiu are consumed each year, representing one-third of global spirit sales. While little is known about the drink outside of China, World Baijiu day aims to challenge that. So try a cocktail or toast “ganbei” and see what you can do with this spirit.
It’s a classic cocktail and a delicious way to use any whiskey, so National Whiskey Sour Day is worth celebrating in Australia! Whether your cocktail goes by the book or has a twist, today is the perfect time to pay homage to the sour.
Did you know that Australia is home to over 500 gins? That’s pretty impressive, and certainly worth celebrating! The incredible passion, hard work, innovation and ingenuity that goes into craft gin in this country is amazing, and why Australia is known as one of the best locations for gin.
From traditional styles, to funky flavours, to native botanicals, there’s something for everyone in Australian craft gin. We’d drink to that!
OK, some might argue that this is every day, but 19 October is in fact the International Gin & Tonic Day. With so many amazing gins on the market, from all over Australia and around the world, and increasing numbers of incredible tonics, why not work on some different combinations and thrill your guests with a different and enticing combination of this classic drink.
Some consumers hear the word absinthe and shudder, likely because they haven’t explored the possibilities of the strong spirit. Take this as your chance to change that by getting creative with cocktails, mixers, or even the traditional absinthe drinking method.
It’s a dram good time to celebrate all things whisk(e)y. In such a huge and vibrant category, this day is best celebrated by helping consumers navigate the range of whisk(e)y products behind the bar and discover a new favourite tipple. Sláinte!