Upsynth 55, a ‘genuine Austrian absinth, is a distilled, not macerated style of absinth. Artemisia absinthium is used in the distillation, but nothing is added back into the bottle
After last month’s success with the cocktail experiment over in Western Australia, we thought we’d look to save our frequent flyer points and get the teams from Sling and Salon Lounge (Brisbane) to take care of this one! Seriously though, it still takes a bit of work to organise from interstate, but this month’s gin-mad experiment couldn’t have been managed without the all round help and support of Matthew Colliard, Salon’s General Manager.
1. What is a new practice in Tequila production that is trying to promote terrior?…
A premium gin distilled using pristine Margaret River spring water and 12 exquisite local and imported botanicals made by a couple of gin drinkers for gin lovers…wholly Australian made and owned.
Tales of the Cocktail 2011 has nominated Sydney’s Eau-de-Vie for three awards, as well as recognising a few Aussie ex-pats for service in the drinks industry.
I remember a time when there weren’t a lot of positives about the Tequila industry. There were very few brands available and those that were you probably know well – perhaps too well.
The latest addition to the Mornington Peninsula based group Iconic Hospitality (the team behind local venues The Social, Café 115 and The Bay Hotel) is the McCrae Pavilion.”A leisurely stroll from the beach, the Pavilion was once two separate ’50’s style beach houses that have been fully refurbished and united to create two unique experiences,” says Ryan Scoble, Bar & Beverage Manager. “In one house we offer modern and fun tapas style fare such as Yellow Fin Tuna with Squid Ink and Romesco, or our Beetroot Salad with Goats Curd and Ruby Grapefruit.” The other ‘house’ has been converted into a casual fine dining room with a focus on locally sourced produce.
A newly available Tequila with its own class, derived from a secret process to give a lustrous pink colour and perfect to enjoy it with all your favourite drinks and cocktails, El Manté Pasión Tequila is sure to catch a few eyes at the bar.
Samantha Reed mixes it up at LL Wine & Dine in Sydney, so we thought it was about time we dropped past to have a chat.
Cerbaco has completed its rum portfolio by talking on some new Agricole additions.
We know from the earliest boozers that it was a variation on a Sling – spirits, water and sugar and included the miracle ingredient bitters. So what bitters was it?
It’s a bold move to open a drinking and dining establishment that gives pride of place to beer instead of wine, but that’s exactly what Masterchef stars Chris Badenoch and Julia Jenkins have achieved. Josie Bones, which opened in December 2010, is a haven of fine brews and nose-to-tail eating. The joint offers beer lovers a way to enjoy high-end ales outside of a pub environment paired to some of the best beer drinking grub any gastronome could ask for.