The first Friday in August is reserved for appreciating beer and those who make it. So raise your glass, bottle or can, and let’s take our hats off to brewers around the world for their contribution to a thriving category.
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!
Start October with a pep in your step thanks to International Coffee Day. Whether you go for an Espresso Martini, or shake things up by adding coffee into other cocktail creations, it’s a great occasion to celebrate at the bar.
Join judges at the 2020 ICC Sydney NSW Wine Awards for an exclusive opportunity to discuss the judging process and taste the wines that caught their attention this year.
Due to social distancing, only 42 seats are available and there is a $10 attendance fee. Email media@nswwine.com.au for instructions on how to register.
Where would we be without vodka? I shudder to think. In recognition of the spirit, this day is perfect for showcasing the many vodka cocktails out there we all know and love. Want to up your game? Check out what the rest of the industry is making with it here.
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.
Join Nip of Courage the day before International Women’s Day at Bloodwood, Newtown to celebrate women’s achievements in the emerging Australian craft distilling industry.
Bloodwood is a community focused restaurant and bar that strives to provide bold and heart felt food and drinks with a support local ethos.
Anybody and everybody is welcome to come along and meet some amazing female pioneers helping to shape the Australian craft distilling industry. You will receive a cocktail on arrival and then you will enjoy an ‘Australian Spirits Flight’ during lunch. Bloodwood’s Claire Van Vuuren will create a menu that is bold, packed with flavour and inspired by the spirits that we will be tasting on the day. Tickets include: Food, Cocktail on arrival, spirits flight, wine, beer.