An expert’s guide to getting served quickly in a bar
Being stuck in a slow-moving line in a bar can be a drag. The Everleigh's Michael Madrusan shares his tips for getting your drink order in, quick smart.
Rock the capital: Bar Rochford’s best recipes
At Bar Rochford in Canberra, chef Louis Couttoupes brings innovation to classic ideas, creating snacks and dishes made to share with drinks.
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Bar Rochford’s Sister Ray cocktail
A pleasantly bitter cocktail that combines tequila, amaro and sweet vermouth.
Bar Rochford’s Club Monte
Sherry, amaro and a dash of lemon come together in a satisfying cocktail.
Skinos cocktail (Greca’s punch)
An easy-drinking punch, with a little bite from a Greek liqueur.
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Valentine’s Day cocktails
Best imbibed with the one you love.
Loft’s Pimms and Roses
Watching the tennis is more fun with a Pimms in hand.
Grapefruit-Campari Spritz
It's seriously refreshing.
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Pink Margarita
Get the party started with this tickled-pink drink.
Employees Only to open its Sydney bar
New York’s highly secretive speakeasy-style bar will bring its savvy drinks and New York opening hours to Sydney when it opens in a CBD basement this weekend.
The best bars in Sydney
Take a peek inside Sydney’s best watering holes, from underground spirit specialists to the spots with the best ocean views.
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The best BYO restaurants in Sydney
Time to open your wine cellar and grab that special bottle: we've narrowed down Sydney's best BYO restaurants.
Bar Rochford’s Tom’s Breakfast cocktail
One for the gin-lovers out there.
Paris nightlife: the best bars, cocktail lounges and more
They don’t call it the City of Light because of how it looks in the daytime. From gilded cocktail lounges to late-night museums, the French capital is at its shimmering best when the sun goes down.
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Matthew Bax to open an art gallery serving cocktails in Melbourne
A thousand square metres of art and drinks designed by artists: is Grau Projekt the first gallery of its kind in the world?
An Australian aquavit hits the market
A local duo goes where few Australian distillers have ventured before, channelling Scandinavia’s drinking culture and putting a spin on aquavit.
Dale DeGroff on making the perfect Martini and becoming King Cocktail of your home bar
Should you put your gin in the freezer? What's the best ice to use when mixing drinks? All this and more from the man who rewrote the rules of cocktails.
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All-female bartending competition Speed Rack hits Australia
This weekend, 16 mixologists from almost every corner of the country will get behind the stick to battle it out for first prize – and raise funds for a worthwhile cause, too.
Thylacine
Named after Tasmania's infamous tiger, this gin cocktail doesn't bite but it's every bit as unique as its namesake.
The Marrickville
This variation on a classic Martini hails from the suburb for which it's named, making the most of Poor Toms Sydney Dry Gin and its notes of berry and apple.
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Light ‘n’ Stormy
You've heard of the Dark 'n' Stormy, but why not try a cocktail of navy-strength gin with ginger beer and lime?
The new release of Bloody Shiraz Gin is here
Four Pillars' unique purple drop – made with Yarra Valley shiraz grapes – is back. You know what to do.
Hobart’s best bars
Whether you're seeking a modern cocktail bar or a good old-fashioned pub, there's something for everyone in the Tasmanian capital. Here are the best bars in Hobart, as featured in our 2018 Restaurant Guide.
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Melbourne’s best bars
From sleek cocktail bars to spots for the whisky-lover, Melbourne has it all. These are the best of Melbourne's bars, as seen in Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide, published in August 2017.
Australian Negroni
Australian Negroni recipe - Stir ingredients in a cocktail glass, strain into a glass over a large ice cube
Above Board’s The Empire Strikes Bax
Above Board, a new cocktail bar in Collingwood with an ex-Bar Americano bartender at the helm, share the recipe for The Empire Strikes Bax, a coffee-spiked riff on a Negroni.
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Hains & Co’s Crimson Mainsail
Don’t be fooled – this cocktail looks pretty but packs a punch fit for a pirate.
Champagne Crustas
Champagne Crustas recipe - Mix orange juice, elderflower liqueur, syrup, brandy and bitters in a mixing glass half-filled with ice and stir with a bar spoon until chilled
Grant Achatz’s macieira
Surprise your guests with this hot cocktail that pairs perfectly with black cake. It's a welcome end to a celebratory meal.
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The Rosita
We're calling this one the saucy cousin to the Negroni.
Nectarine Sgroppino
A classic Sgroppino is made with lemon sorbet and vodka, topped with sparkling wine. We've gone for a Bellini-style twist with a nectarine sorbet.
Gibson cocktail
A simple twist on the Martini that's simply delicious.
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Bajan rum punch
A festive Christmas time cocktail from the Bahamas.
50/50 Sazerac
The classic New Orleans cocktail, made with a half-and-half mix of cognac and rye whiskey.
Rum punch
Pineapple, orange, rum and bitters - what's not to love about this party-starting punch?
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Punch cocktail recipes
As refreshing as they look.
Long-weekend cocktail recipes
The weekend is always the perfect time to kick back with a cocktail, especially when it spans across four days.
Evergreen
Charlie Ainsbury and Luke Ashton cocktail recipe for the Evergreen from This Must be the Place in Sydney.
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Pisco, lime and strawberry slushies
Lisa Featherby recipe for pisco, lime and strawberry slushies.
Signature drink: 2KW’s Alaska
Say hello to a zesty relative of the Martini.
Campari-Watermelon Spritz
Sweet watermelon and the slightly bitter notes of Campari equal a match made in heaven.
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Scottish Eggnog
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for Scottish Eggnog.
Sherry Cup
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for Sherry Cup.
Coconut and mango Daiquiris
Australian Gourmet Traveller cocktail recipe for Coconut and mango Daiquiris.
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Blood orange and Aperol slushie
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for blood orange and Aperol slushie.
Sparkling rose cup
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for sparkling rose cup.
Enoteca Spritz
Australian Gourmet Traveller cocktail recipe for Enoteca Spritz.
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Enoteca Tonic
Australian Gourmet Traveller cocktail recipe for Enoteca Tonic.
Paloma
Australian Gourmet Traveller cocktail recipe for Paloma.
Elderflower gin and tonic
Australian Gourmet Traveller cocktail recipe for Elderflower G & T.
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Rockmelon, lemon and gin slushies
Is there a more refreshing way to stay cool this summer?
Florabotanica
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for Florabotanica cocktail by Jason Williams from the Keystone Group in Sydney.
Cucumber and gin punch
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for cucumber and gin punch.
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Watermelon, orange and rhubarb punch
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for watermelon, orange and rhubarb punch.
Mint Julep
Australian Gourmet Traveller cocktail recipe for Mint Julep.
Great cocktail recipes that won’t disappoint
Searching for the perfect drink for a celebratory toast? From Bellinis to Negronis, we have you covered with this round up of classic concoctions.
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My dad’s sangría
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for sangría by Javier Codina from Gianni restaurant.
Watermelon, raspberry and mint vodka cups
A Gourmet Traveller recipe for watermelon, raspberry and mint vodka cups.
Raspberry and mint Mojito
Australian Gourmet Traveller cocktail recipe for raspberry and mint mojito
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White nectarine and rosé granita
So summery, so refreshing.
Tom Collins
A tried and true recipe of the classic cocktail.
