The cocktail scene is exploding with Australian native botanicals are coming back in a big way. Inspired by the Aussie bush, our staff here at Dinki Co curated a little list of Aussie cocktails, even a lil' nod to the old Koala Farts...
The New Sydney Sour
This one is from Aussie Gin makers Archie Rose, a rye sour with a red wine float.
INGREDIENTS:
60 ml Virgin Cane Spirit
30 ml lemon juice
15 ml sugar syrup
15ml egg whites
15ml shiraz float to garnish
METHOD:
Shake twice, first without ice, then with ice to emulsify the egg white.
Fine strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
Add red wine float.
Koala fart martini
This eucalyptus twist on a classic drink Dinki Co's very own Koala Fart cocktail.
INGREDIENTS:
60ml Gin
15ml Eucalyptus syrup
15ml Lime Juice
30ml Cointreau
1 Egg White
Eucalyptus Leaf for garnish
METHOD
Add all ingredients, save for the garnish, to a shaker and dry shake without ice.
Add ice and shake again until chilled.
Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a eucalyptus leaf.
The Pav
Delicious and sweet, a perfect drink for any Aussie occasion, meet the classic Pavlova - in drink form!
INGREDIENTS:
60ml Vodka
30ml Vanilla liquer
45ml Lemon Juice
2 strawberries, chopped
60ml Passionfruit pulp (canned or fresh passionfruit)
1 egg white
Garnish with whipped cream (optional)
METHOD
In a shaker give strawberries a good squish, then add the remaining ingredients with ice and shake.
Double-strain into a chilled whiskey glass. Garnish with whipped cream and passionfruit (optional) Like it sweeter? Try this recipe!