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.
Mmmmm, beer! Celebrate the cold, crisp lager with, well, a cold crisp lager.
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.
Pisco Sour Day is celebrated on the first Saturday in February in honour of Peru’s national drink, the Pisco Sour.
Wine has a history worth celebrating, and that’s what this day is about. Some of our local wine regions really need our support right now, so you could take this opportunity to champion our Aussie winemakers and encourage consumers to get behind them.
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.