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Aug
9
Tue
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
Thu
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
Thu
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!

Sep
20
Tue
Rum Punch Day
Sep 20 all-day
Rum Punch Day

Rum punch first became popular among the British aristocracy in the 1600s, having been brought to the UK from India. It has more recently been adopted in the Caribbean, so why not enjoy a tasty punch on this day?

Oct
19
Wed
International G&T Day
Oct 19 all-day
International G&T Day

Any day is a good day for a gin and tonic, but International Gin & Tonic Day is a particularly good day to celebrate this amazing combination.

International Gin and Tonic Day was founded in honour of Mary Edith Keyburn, a remarkable woman who loved to have the occasional tipple of gin and tonic. Edith passed away on October 19th, 2010 – at the age of 95 – in hospital with a gin and tonic at her side. It was smuggled into the hospital in a water bottle and served in a teacup. So let’s drink to Edith.
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.

Mar
5
Sun
Absinthe Day
Mar 5 all-day
Absinthe Day

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.

Mar
27
Mon
International Whisk(e)y Day
Mar 27 all-day
International Whisk(e)y Day

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!

May
13
Sat
World Cocktail Day
May 13 all-day
World Cocktail Day

Is there anything better than a tasty, well balanced cocktail? We think not. World Cocktail Day is a time to appreciate the art of the cocktail and the innovator mixologists who create them. Celebrating this one is as fun for you as it is for the consumer – think special menus and experimental concoctions. Get inspired now with our cocktail recipe collection here.

World Cocktail Day
May 13 all-day
World Cocktail Day

Mix it up on World Cocktail day. Give a throwback to the first publication date of the definition of a cocktail on May 13, 1806.

Grab your shakers, favourite spirits, mixes and garnish and put together something spectacular.

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