Australian Liquor Industry Awards (ALIA) are the Australian drinks industry’s night of nights. It’s a night where areas of our wonderful industry come together to celebrate the best brands, people and venues of the last 12 months. Whether you work in bars, bottleshops, pubs or with producers, ALIA recognises you all.
This years’ Awards are taking place at The Star Event Centre, Sydney on Wednesday 30 October.
Join bars around the world celebrating all things Sherry with the El Consejo Regulador Jerez-Xeres-Sherry organising a range of online and offline events. Why not show how superbly this wine pairs with a wide variety of dishes, from cheese and cured meats, to fish, seafood, stews, and desserts?
Australia has gone from 10 distilleries to over 600 in 10 years – it’s an exciting time for the Australian gin industry so be sure to search for your nearest distillery and raise a glass with them today.
Is the Gibson the best Martini? It’s got to be up there. Just think Antarctica, very cold, very dry and then whack a couple of pickled onions in there. Of course this Martini has it’s own day, it’s amazing!
Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland. St Andrew’s Day is marked with a celebration of Scottish culture and traditional Scottish food and music, so crack open a can of Tennet’s Lager, a nice dram and celebrate the wonderful country that is Scotland.
Obviously this should be every day, but thanks to Sailor Jerry we can now recognise, celebrate and appreciate the wonderful work and service of bartenders officially. Pour yourself a drink and give yourself a cheers.
Celebrate the life and poetry of the national bard of Scotland, Robert Burns. Enjoy haggis, neeps (turnips) and tatties (potatoes) and of course the water of life itself, whisky. Most importantly though enjoy some brilliant Scottish poetry.
The humble margarita is one of the world’s most loved tequila cocktails, consumed by millions each year – it only makes sense there is a day to honour it. Stock up on limes and salt, and entice your guests with this February fiesta.
Celebrating the Margarita on International Margarita Day (and some recipes to enjoy)
It’s your day bartenders! The time to celebrate each other – your peers, your mentors, your industry – and all the good things you bring to the world. The innovation, creativity and passion of mixologists past, present and future is definitely worth celebrating. Mark the day by trying something new or unusual and flex your skills.
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.