How to pick the perfect Provence wines rosé this summer
La vie en rosé: savour the flavours of Provence without leaving home.
Drink, collect, invest: A sommelier’s top three wine picks
Pick the perfect drop with these expert tips.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Shell House’s lychee martini
The retro lychee Martini is having its fun in the sun once again thanks to Sydney's Shell House.
Wine country: Coonawarra wineries producing more than just cabernet sauvignon
Discover how South Australia’s little strip of terra rossa has so much more to offer than its famed cabernet sauvignon.
Win 2 tickets to Langton’s Live Auction
Test your wine IQ and you could WIN!*
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
GT’s ultimate guide to tequila (and how to mix it)
Your favourite Margarita awaits.
An Italian sommelier’s guide to red, white, and sparkling wine
An expert’s guide to choosing the perfect Italian wine for your next dinner party.
Four tips to help you nail Dry July
Because zero alcohol doesn’t have to mean zero flavour (or zero fun).
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
.jpeg?resize=380%2C304)
Four Pillars is releasing its first non-alcoholic range
The flavours for the Bandwagon and the Bloody Bandwagon were inspired by two of the Victorian gin giant’s flagship spirits.
Drink-Your-Greens smoothie
This smoothie makes getting your daily five serves of fruit and vegetables a whole lot easier.
A sommelier’s guide to the best sparkling wines for entertaining
How to get the party started, according to sommelier Samantha Payne.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Eight of our favourite bottled cocktails
Whether you're staying at home to beat the winter chills, or just want to add some panache to your home bar, starting a bottled cocktail collection is always a good idea. These are our favourites right now.
Seven of our favourite canned cocktails
Canned cocktails are like a hybrid between hard seltzers and bottled cocktails. And they’re coming to a summer near you. Here are some of our favourites – expect to see eskies filled with them in a few months’ time.
How to get into vermouth, with Dave Verheul
It’s the quiet achiever in a good Negroni, the unsung hero of every Martini, but now, vermouth is stepping out on its own – ready for its moment in the spotlight.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Basil gimlet
Perfect for either solo indulgence on a hot day, or to enjoy with friends, this gimlet recipe uses basil for a fresh finish.
Margaritas
A traditional and classic recipe for one of the most iconic cocktails there is.
From the warm through to the cold – what to eat and drink this autumn
Eating and drinking during a transitional season can be tricky. But regardless of the temperature, one thing should remain constant: indulgence.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
-scaled.jpeg?resize=380%2C304)
Why this Champagne is one to reach for – again and again
We asked one of Australia’s most respected wine voices to explain why Lanson Le Vintage 2009 is a Champagne to try.
Heaps Normal has just released its highly anticipated second beer
Its first beer, the Quiet XPA, has been a phenomenon in the non-alcoholic beer world. Now its latest, Another Lager, is set to take the brand to a whole new audience.
The best picnic spots on the east coast of Australia for sipping Champagne
Many of them have stunning outlooks, some are secret and secluded, all of them allow alcohol.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
GT’s Summer Drinking Guide
From experimental drops to the best of the low-alcohol world, sommelier Samantha Payne presents the most refreshing sips of the season.
-Lucille-Beuzelin-(1)-(1).jpg?resize=380%2C304)
Picnics, parties, pergolas: How to elevate your outdoor dining experience
Alfresco tips to make the most of the seasonal bounty and balmy weather.
Four Australian venues honoured in the World’s 50 Best Bars Awards
It’s the best showing for Australia since 2015.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Celebrate in style: the ultimate guide to choosing, pairing and toasting in the New Year
Make your NYE celebration pop!
.jpg?resize=380%2C304)
A taste of place: The premium Margaret River wineries celebrating their stunning surrounds
Pairing sublime wine with fresh produce to create a culinary sense of place.
Say hello to your new favourite organic soda
It’s been a very, very long year. But summer’s almost here, and we’ve found the soda you’ll be sipping every time the sun’s out.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Aperol Spritz
We like ours with a splash of yuzushu.
Champagne punch
This punch is perfect for picnics (or any time the sun's out, really). And the Champagne makes it just that little bit more special.
There’s new blood in the Hunter Valley wine scene, and they’re getting a little experimental
They may work in Australia's oldest wine region, but that hasn't stopped these Hunter Valley producers from shaking things up.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Negroni
The delightfully bitter cocktail we'd happily imbibe before and after dinner.
How to make a top Hot Toddy
The winter-friendly cocktail you need.
Chablis: A tasting guide to Bourgogne’s white gold
When you can’t visit France’s celebrated wine region, bring the French wine to you.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Shochu Highball
Pink and green and instantly refreshing.
Gin Rickey
Talk about a refreshing cocktail.
Negroni
A cocktail-hour crowd-pleaser.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
New Fashioned
An old fashioned, made new.
Clandestine Club
A sweet and savoury temptation.
Navy Gimlet
This Gimlet packs an extra punch.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Bathtub Sour
A gin and tonic - with a twist.
How to make a French 75 (or rather, an Australian 75)
The combination of bubbles, gin and a touch of sugar equals a classy cocktail.
Bloody Mary with pickled jalapeños
Brunch means Bloody Marys. Here, they're full of verve thanks to a salt-and-pepper rim, lime juice and a juicy green olive. Bottoms up.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Old Fashioned
Brown and boozy, and not for the faint of heart.
Frozen Thai basil and makrut lime Mojito
Refreshment incoming.
Coming soon to Melbourne: a bar with no booze
Melbourne alcohol-free distillers Brunswick Aces are set to open a permanent venue with a sober Negroni, Espresso Martini and Tom Collins on the menu. Just don’t call them mocktails.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
.jpg?resize=380%2C304)
Now open: P&V Merchants’ two-in-one wine bar and bottle shop in Sydney’s Paddington
The inner-west wine shop is heading east, and this time there's an option to drink in situ.
Peach and gin slushie
Say hello to your new favourite summer drink.
The wines to drink this summer
From crisp and crunchy whites to juicy chilled reds, these wines are made to pair with the long, lazy days ahead. This is the GT summer drinking guide.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Green-is-good smoothie
No mere health fad, a tasty green smoothie is now a firm part of the Australian breakfast landscape. This version with avocado is deliciously creamy.
5 next-gen Australian winemakers to watch
A fine wine takes time, but this crop of winemakers are well on their way to producing some of Australia’s most interesting drops.
A brief history of eggnog, plus a recipe
This fluffy white libation looks innocent enough, but it can pack a hearty festive punch.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Cucumber-gin slushie
Why didn't we think of this before?
Manhattan
How to make one of the greatest drinks in the cocktail oeuvre.
Three Sydney venues crack The World’s 50 Best Bars list for 2020
Including one standing-room only bar in the CBD making its début appearance at the international awards.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Gimlet: the best gin cocktail you’ll make all week
Gin, lime, sugar. It doesn't get any easier than this.
.jpg?resize=380%2C304)
Coming soon: the Four Pillars Australian Christmas Gin for 2020
There’s one tradition that can’t be killed off this year, and that’s the highly awaited annual release of this yuletide tipple.
.jpg?resize=380%2C304)
Just in: Sydney’s Maybe Sammy wins prestigious international bar award
The cocktail bar has clinched the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award as part of The World's 50 Best Bars awards.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Out of the summer bushfires comes a red wine for good
Over a thousand hectares of vineyards were destroyed in last year’s Adelaide Hills fires. Now, the wine-making community has come together to create a red wine that supports local producers.
Four Pillars’ three-in-one gin venue opens in Sydney
A cocktail bar, a retail shop, and a space for masterclasses. The celebrated Victoria distillery has landed in the harbour city, just as lockdown restrictions ease.
You’re invited: Join us for a wine tasting with Ben Shewry and Church Road Wines
The Gourmet Traveller Wine Club virtual event includes a wine delivery to your door.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
The wine delivery service that delivers Australian-only vino to your doorstep
If there’s ever been a time to support the local wine industry, it’s now.
Showstopping cocktails for Friday night drinks in
Become a master of mixology with three gin aperitifs.
With pubs and bars closed, these beer and wine suppliers are doing their best to stay afloat
Pubs returning kegs of ale, restaurants that suddenly stop wine orders. This is the reality for many wholesale suppliers of alcohol to the hospitality industry, and they need your support.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Gin distilleries around Australia are producing hand sanitiser
“It’s surreal but we’ve got to count our blessings that we’re being useful.”
Very good wine and cocktail delivery services
Stuck inside? These businesses bring the drinks to you.
Pineapple-Assam agua fresca
The refreshing drink you need for summer.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Inside Tanqueray’s Ultimate Dinner Party
The event was hosted by Matt Preston at the Sydney Opera House.
Upmarket bar The Cat’s Meow signals a new era for Sydney’s Oxford Street
A menu by an ex-Quay chef, a glamorous private room where phones aren’t allowed, and a cocktail list to rival the best speakeasy – this is Darlinghurst but not as you know it.
Meet Toru Takamatsu, the youngest Master Sommelier in the world
Aged 24, Takamatsu passed the toughest exam in the wine industry; not bad for a Sydney barista who decided to become a sommelier just three years ago.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Just in: Archie Rose to launch a new gin that’s distilled with a rare citrus fruit
And the star ingredient is in such limited supply the Sydney distillery had to liaise with restaurant Orana to share the year’s harvest.
.jpg?resize=380%2C304)
Take note of these three emerging Australian winemakers
How many more wine labels does this country need? The answer, it seems, is a lot more.
Rosé Spritz
Pimms may be the traditional tennis tipple, but this Spritz version is less sweet and more refreshing.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
.jpg?resize=380%2C304)
Meet the sommelier: Jane Lopes of Attica
The Melbourne sommelier on her latest memoir, the perils of reading emails in the bath, and what to drink while reading Anthony Bourdain books.
Lemon-myrtle soda
A refreshing non-alcoholic drink that tastes like Australian summer.
Coming soon: A Melbourne bottle shop by the wine minds behind Embla and Patrick Sullivan
This is juice news worth jumping for.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
The rise of alcohol abstinence, and why bartenders are taking note
Australians are increasingly skipping the booze, with our alcohol consumption at its lowest point in half a century. But this growing trend of abstinence has only inspired more creativity from sommeliers, bartenders and drink producers.
Spanish-melon punch
A fresh, vibrant riesling-based punch.
Michelada
What can be more refreshing than a cold beer on a hot day? Answer: a cold beer with a splash of lime juice and a dash of hot sauce.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
The best Sydney bars to visit in summer
Don your crispest linen and find your best friends. These are our favourite sunny spots for a drink in town.
Cerise Royale
An excellent way to use that bottle of rosé you were given but will never drink.
What wines should you pair with your Christmas menu?
Robin Tedder of Glenguin Estate gives the lowdown on which drops are the best match for your festive menu, from the prawns straight through to the ham and dessert.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Spiced limoncello iced tea
An easy digestif to end the evening.
La Casita’s Tepache Toreador
“This is based on tepache, a traditional Mexican fermented beverage, crossed with a Margarita-style drink called a Toreador,” says La Casita bartender Ben Mudge.
Sunset Negroni
Just as suitable for barbecues as it is for luxe cocktail parties.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Benny’s Margarita
“Orange is traditionally eaten alongside mezcal, inspiring this variation on the classic Margarita. It’s rich and smoky, with a warming spice-salt rim,” says La Casita bartender Ben Mudge.
La Casita’s Rosado
“This cocktail is named for its pink colour, which comes from the hibiscus syrup we make,” says La Casita bartender Ben Mudge. “It’s garnished with candied flowers and a grilled lemon slice, which gives it a lovely caramelised lemon flavour.”
All bottled up: The rise of pre-mixed cocktails
Don’t own a cocktail shaker? Fear not – Australia’s best small bars and boutique distillers are doing the dirty work for you.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Rieslingfreak is shamelessly unfashionable
For Barossa-based winemaker John Hughes, there is only one grape variety that really matters. And it's utterly, defiantly untrendy.
Melbourne’s new (and new-ish) bars to visit in the summer
Don't think Melburnians can "do" summer? These drinking spots will make you think again.
Empirical Spirits, co-led by Noma’s former head of R&D, set to launch in Australia
The “flavor company” don’t do vodka, gin or tequila. In fact, their experimental range sidesteps traditional classification of distilled spirits. And they may just revolutionise the way we drink.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
The rising trend of salty (and savoury) cocktails
Shaken, stirred, salted, or flavoured with mollusc – the tide is turning on the marine-flavoured cocktail, writes John Irving.
Coming soon: the annual release of Four Pillars Australian Christmas Gin for 2019
Same yuletide gin, new label that immediately conjures that Cold Chisel song. But be quick – this one’s always a sellout.
Sydney’s Maybe Sammy cracks The World’s 50 Best Bars list
And it’s the only Australian venue to make the top-50 rankings.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
.jpg?resize=380%2C304)
Four Pillars Gin to open distillery, bar and “drinks lab” in Sydney
But hold your juniper berries – you’ll have to wait till early 2020.
Welcome to Leigh Street Wine Room, an Adelaide bar devoted to natural wines
It's been a long wait, but this former dry-cleaning shop turned reverential wine bar is finally here.
How to match wine with Chinese food
Pairing wine and Chinese cuisine can be a tricky beast. Max Allen has all the easy-drinking solutions you need for your next banquet experience.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
.jpg?resize=380%2C304)
Now open: Tetto di Carolina, a handsome new Melbourne bar above Cantina Carolina
This is one good-looking bar, with slick cocktails, whiskies, and a full food menu by the Bar Carolina executive chef.
An expert’s guide to stocking a wine cellar
A well-stocked cellar should satisfy every taste and occasion with bottles worthy of the wait. And always, always buy wine from your children's birth year.
The insatiable thirst for Australian whiskey
The appetite for local whiskey is growing fast, with larger batches set to complement a spirited craft culture.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
In this former gold mining spot in the Adelaide Hills, this winery is producing its own liquid gold
A showcase winery in South Australia proves that a Bird in Hand is worth two in the bush.
Sydney’s Double Deuce Lounge is open
The team behind Ramblin’ Rascal Tavern launch their new ’70s-inspired cocktail bar. Expect furry walls and Cosmopolitans for all.
