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Drinks cart Thirst quenchers, slow sippers and all things beverage related. EDITED BY Annabelle Cloros
Tickled pink Third time’s a charm for Four Pillars and Arbory Afloat. The Melbourne bar has teamed up with the Victorian distillery once again to create a pink gin inspired by the Turkish coast. The gin features a citrus hit thanks to orange and finger lime. “The palate is a little different; pine forest juniper, light spice with a lingering Turkish delight character from the rose water,” says Distiller Cameron
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Mackenzie. “The light pink comes from the addition of carmine, the natural colour used in many liqueurs such as
Mandatory Spirit Co. is behind a new range of RTD cocktails packaged up in
Campari.” $85; fourpillarsgin.com
a yet-to-be-seen option in the drinks realm. The single-serve range covers an orange and pineapple Mai Tai, strawberry daiquiri and a passionfruit martini. “Boxtails started flying off the shelves when we launched,” says Co-Founder Mark Collins. “We couldn’t be happier with our new single-serve tetra packs and are so excited for our customers to enjoy them.” $24.95 for a six-pack; amazon.com.au
A world of class 2018 World Class Bartender Orlando Marzo has launched Loro, an ‘untraditional’ range of bottled cocktails. Marzo has worked in the industry for more than 12 years and his experience has culminated in a debut range that includes a bergamot Negroni, a cherry and cacao Manhattan and an olive martini. “I wanted to take people beyond the traditional, to be able to enjoy complex layers of flavour
Eye of the tiger Peddlers Gin Company has released a Spirit of the Tiger
easily and consistently,” says the
pack to celebrate Lunar New Year. The gin is crafted using
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organic botanicals sourced from across China including Buddha’s hand, lotus flower and Yunnan mint. The limited Tiger pack incudes a bottle of gin and a fire red enamel cocktail cup, with the colour a traditional symbol of luck. Available for $88 from Dan Murphy’s and select retailers. peddlersgin.com
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