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ANN HOULIHAN | GREAT OCEAN ROAD GIN

  How did you end up becoming a Distiller? I consider myself a producer or a maker, not a distiller just yet.  Our base gin is still made in collaboration with another distillery, but Great Ocean Road Gin; the company

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KRISTY LARK-BOOTH | KILLARA DISTILLERY

  How did you end up becoming a Distiller? Initially I wanted to be an Air Traffic Controller (ATC), I even applied to go to air traffic control school (along with 3000 other people) and was lucky enough to be

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HOLLY KLINTWORTH | BASS & FLINDERS

  How did you end up becoming a Distiller? I stepped in to Bass & Flinders to work with my father in 2016, but prior to that I would help him out here and there with some bottling, labeling or

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CRAFTING THE PERFECT MARTINI AT HOME

  The simplest and most elegant of cocktails, but so many things can go wrong, but here’s my take on getting it right.  Who’ s making the drink is a deal breaker: their skills, mood, haste, attitude, all add up

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Must-have Gin Gifts for 2020

We’ve rounded up some of the best books, garnishes, glasses, and, of course, our favourite gin tasting packs that are sure to make your gin lovers wish list this season. If you know they’re a fan of gin, these ‘ginnny’

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Pink Ginberry

For the Raspberry Simple Syrup 1 cup raspberries 1 cup water 1 cup sugar For the Cocktail 50ml Pink Gin, preferably a Sloe Gin Prosecco 40mls raspberry simple syrup How to…. Place simple syrup ingredients in a small saucepan over

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Mum Collins

50ml Pink Gin 30mL lemon juice 15mL sugar syrup 5mls Grenadine Soda water How to… Combine the first four ingredients in a G & T glass over ice. Stir well then top with soda water Garnish with a few slices

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A Rose Pink Gin Sour

50ml Pink Gin 15mls elderflower liqueur Dash rose water 10mls lemon juice 10mls lime juice 15ml simple sugar syrup 1 egg white How to…. Mix ingredients in shaker. Dry shake profusely. Add a few ice cubes and shake some more.

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Our take on an Easter treat for the adults…

‘The Golden Egg’ 50ml Australian Craft Gin 20ml Licor 43 15ml Chambord 20ml Lemon Juice 1 Egg White Mix all ingredients (except for the egg white) together over ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake to chill. Discard ice, add egg

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Q+A with Kristy Booth-Lark – Founder of Killara Distillery

Kristy has distilling in her blood (her parents are Bill and Lyn Lark who founded the Australian spirits industry.) She founded Killara distillery in 2016 and it is one of the few distilleries world-wide to be owned and operated by

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Speakeasies in Sydney

Grandma’s Bar 275 Clarence Street CBD. Under the guitar sign, in the basement. The mounted moose head above the stairs is a great intro to this eclectic bar. With mixed furniture, washed out brick walls, tropical wallpaper, and a wide

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Wishing you a very ginny Christmas!

It’s never too early to countdown to Christmas, especially when gin is involved. Treat yourself to a very merry Christmas with the Gintonica Aussie Gin Advent Calendar, with a gorgeous Gin Deco design. The silly season can get heavy on

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The Tale of the Inner-City Hipster Distiller

During the last two years researching and writing The Guide to Australian Gin (due out in October), I have met many interesting and friendly distillers and their teams. Many have revealed to me the whys and wherefores behind launching their

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Hidden Bars to Escape to in Winter

*Photo courtesy of Beneath Driver Lane. London has been known for its cosy speakeasy bars for several years now. Head to Breakfast Club on Artillery Lane and whisper to the staff “here to see the Mayor”, get the OK from

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Junipalooza 2019 – London

My trip to Junipalooza in London this year was a ginuine assault on my palate, so much so I am even considering dry July (except for Friday). My personal stand out was Dorset’s Pothecary Thai Blend Gin (46% ABV). It

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Gin Cocktails to Warm the Cockles

There are few things as comforting and warming to the cockles of the heart as a Hot Toddy in winter, with many claiming the warm and spicy cocktail can help ward off the common cold. Celebrate Christmas in July and