Calendar

Aug
9
Wed
World Baijiu Day
Aug 9 all-day
World Baijiu Day

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.

Aug
25
Fri
National Whiskey Sour Day
Aug 25 all-day
National Whiskey Sour Day

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.

Sep
1
Fri
Australian Craft Gin Day
Sep 1 all-day
Australian Craft Gin Day

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!

Oct
19
Thu
International Gin & Tonic Day
Oct 19 all-day
International Gin & Tonic Day

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.

Dec
10
Sun
International Lager Day
Dec 10 all-day
International Lager Day

Mmmmm, beer! Celebrate the cold, crisp lager with, well, a cold crisp lager.

Jan
25
Thu
Burns Night
Jan 25 all-day
Burns Night

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.

Feb
3
Sat
International Pisco Sour Day
Feb 3 @ 12:00 am – 11:45 pm
International Pisco Sour Day

Pisco Sour Day is celebrated on the first Saturday in February in honour of Peru’s national drink, the Pisco Sour.

Feb
18
Sun
Drink Wine Day
Feb 18 all-day
Drink Wine Day

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.

Feb
22
Thu
International Margarita Day
Feb 22 all-day
International Margarita Day

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)

Feb
24
Sat
World Bartender Day
Feb 24 all-day
World Bartender Day

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.