Jasmine Cocktail
The Jasmine Cocktail is a sour, bittersweet variation of the classic Pegu. When made properly it takes like freshly squeezed grapefruit! It was created by Paul Harrington in the late…
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The Gin Queen
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Spirits Business: The Gin Masters Results 2020
This week the Spirits Business: The Gin Masters results 2020 were announced. 200 gins from around the world entered, and each were assessed in a blind tasting lead by author…
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Applewood Distillery
I’ve been fortunate to meet many distillers, and visit the places they call home, but few have the unique story that Brendan and Laura Carter have about Applewood Distillery. Some…
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Our Favourite Gins
Australian Craft Gin Pioneers
Looking at the myriad of Australian gins currently available (600 and counting), it’s difficult to imagine a time when we weren’t championing locally made gins. Sipsmith (founded in 2006) regarded…
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Cherry Gin Crush
I know it’s not cherry season but they are my favourite fruit, PLUS Anther Spirits 2020 cherry gin has just launched, so I took that as a sign to whip…
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Passionfruit Collins
This Passionfruit Collins was shared by Applewood Distillery as a suggested serve for their Riberry gin, a beautiful aromatic spirit that works perfectly in this cocktail! I’ll be doing a…
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Gin & Tonic Pizza
You’ve seen my gin & tonic cupcakes, but this is next level. I can’t take credit for this recipe, I owe it to the fabulous team at Lot. 100 who…
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Gin & Tonic Cupcakes
Gin is not just for drinking, and during this period of self-isolation I decided to bake these gin & tonic cupcakes to keep my spirits up. They’re pretty simple to…
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SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION AUSTRALIAN GIN RESULTS 2020
The results of the most prestigious spirits competition in the world have been announced and I’m proud to say that Australian gins did brilliantly once again! Poltergeist’s Unfiltered gin has…
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Australians Scoop Up Accolades at the Icon of Gin Awards
The Icons of Gin Awards, run by Gin Magazine, celebrate the best international producers, bars and retailers in the world of gin. To give you an idea of the calibre…
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