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Bar, Christopher Haggarty Reports, Fashion, Hyatt Hotels

Cocktail hour explodes with the scents of summer

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Last week I got to party Sydney’s most luxurious rooftop bar, Zephyr Bar Sydney who has taken its latest cocktail menu to new heights with a selection of scented cocktails. In collaboration with Parisienne scent designer and founder of Maison 21G Johanna Monange,the team at Zephyr have curated a collection of cocktails inspired by the scents of summer from M21G’s Eau de Parfum collection.

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Ignite your senses from the moment you set foot into this open-air bar boasting panoramic views of Darling Harbour.  As you make your way through the sensory menu, simply select your preferred cocktail and perfume pairing as you sip and smell these tantalizing combinations.

If you find a scent, you cannot live without you can even purchase the
25ml bottle exclusively at Zephyr for a combined price of $55.  

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Bar, Christopher Haggarty Reports, Wine

Playful with a touch of magic: Introducing Gwyn Olsen’s new wines

Earlier this week I was delighted to not only meet the Hunter Valley winemaker Gwyn Olsen, but was among the first to try the 2019 vintages of her range and her preservative free field blends during an intimate tasting and dinner at Botanic House.  

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Social Scene

Stars come out to play on TAB Epsom Day

The Australian Turf Club’s TAB Epsom Day welcomed the Everest Carnival’s biggest day of Group 1 racing at Royal Randwick, with three elite races worth almost $4 million in prizemoney, headlined by the $1 million TAB Epsom Handicap (1600m).  Two weeks out from the world’s richest race on turf, the $14 million The TAB Everest, the Group 2 $500,000 Bisley Workwear Premiere Stakes featured several of The TAB Everest runners including Osborne Bulls and Classique Legend.

Dubbed as the day for racing purists, the Australian Turf Club will welcome star milliner Ann Shoebridge and a variety of sports stars, including NRL, GWS and Sydney Swift players.   Racegoers can enjoyed free festivities at Pony Palms with top DJs, access to the TAB Country Club and renowned party band Furnace and the Fundamentals after the last race in the Theatre of the Horse.

 

Pictured: Nick Haynes – GWS Giants, Katy Waterhouse – PWC, Damien & Courtney Cook – NRL Rabbitohs, Robbie Farah – West Tigers Great, Heath Shaw – GWS Giants

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Bar, Christopher Haggarty Reports, Recipes, Social Scene, Sydney CBD

The official Disaronno® wears Diesel cocktail

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As many know blue denim is the only colour I allow myself to wear, so I was thrilled when I heard Diesel was designing the bottle.  Now my bottle of Disaronno I keep in my closet doesn’t look out of place!  The launch of this epic collaboration of two Italian brand titans was such a nice event, the space, the vibe, the crowd – Belissimo!

The Saronno Italian liquer, Disaronno® is constantly changing its look, and in it’s latest incarnation, steps in to classic signature denim textile in a limited edition collaboration with Breganze fashion label, Diesel.

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(L-R): Georgia Dawes, Anna Mace & Myself at the illustrious launch

The luxurious amber liquer forms the base of many popular cocktails and potions, and is a hit on the rocks with its almond distinction using a recipe that has remained unchanged since the 16th Century.

Disaronno wears Diesel is a limited edition bottle wrapped in an eye-grabbing denim pattern, representing Diesel’s signature fabric.

The design reflects the synergies of the two brands: both are world-renowned, Italy-based companies that share a strong focus on promoting creativity and originality.

“Every year, the announcement of the Disaronno Limited Edition collaboration is an important international occasion, which we always look forward to. This year, the Disaronno bottle, with its unmistakable shape, takes on an unexpected look full of character. It is the perfect blend of Italian style and modernity,” said Augusto Reina, CEO of ILLVA Saronno Holding.

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Bar, Christopher Haggarty Reports, Dining, Pop-Up Events

International Coffee Day Cocktail Class with Tia Maria

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Credit: Mark Sherbourne / Eau De Vie, Darlinghurst

In celebration of International Coffee Day on the 1 October,  for one night only, Tia Maria presents Sydney’s first ever dedicated coffee cocktail masterclass.

The launch allowed guests to shake and stir extravagant cocktails at Sydney’s ultimate speakeasy, Eau De Vie.

Celebrating coffee cocktail culture in Australia, guests can try their hand at making 3 different cocktails; the signature Tia Espresso Martini, Twisted Tia and Espresso Zabaione.

Eau De Vie’s chefs have created a bespoke dessert pairing for each cocktail.

screen-shot-2019-10-01-at-11.25.06-am.pngGuests will also get to enjoy their own drinks made by the cocktail connoisseurs at Eau De Vie while enjoying the class. An array of delicious sweet treats will also be paired with the cocktails.

Australia’s Coffee Obsession in Numbers 

  • One in four Australians (27%) can’t survive the day without coffee –  Mccrindle
  • 3 in 4 Australians enjoy at least one cup of coffee per day and of those, 28% have three or more cups per day – Mccrindle
  • screen-shot-2019-10-01-at-11.24.53-am.png71,957 people are employed by the coffee industry in Australia – IBIS World
  • Australians consume 22.8 million cups of coffee daily, with 2.1 billion brewed daily globally – ICO
  • Australia 15th in global coffee consumption – ICO

It’s no secret that Australians love their coffee cocktails, Espresso Martinis are far more popular than the Avocado smash.

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Christopher Haggarty Reports, Circular Quay & The Rocks, Dining, Social Scene

Santa Monica at Pier One: VIP Launch

SoCal vibes came to Sydney last night with the VIP launch of Santa Monica at Pier One kicking off in true LA style.

In partnership with Pier One Sydney Harbour, Los Angeles’ premier beachside city has completely transformed the iconic harbour pier. This immersive activation will run for six weeks, with a curated menu of SoCal-style food and beverages, live cooking demonstrations from renowned Santa Monica chefs, chefs table dinners, free wellness and fitness experiences, an organic mini- farmers market and live music sunset sessions.

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Bar, Christopher Haggarty Reports, Social Scene

The official taste testers of Sailor Jerry’s new RTD range

It’s a spice rum blend in honour of a Hawaiian ex-Navy vet his tattoo designs that were popular with World War II soldiers and sailors.

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“Australians are going to be the first to experience these RTDs, just in time for the warmer months! These maintain the same authentic Sailor Jerry spirit. The combination of our iconic bold rum with delicious cola or dry ginger flavours is one we know they are going to love.” said Global Sailor Jerry Brand Ambassador Gravy Thomas.  Crafted in the traditional Navy way by William Grant & Sons, Sailor Jerry is bold and smooth, with hints of caramel and vanilal made from Caribbean Rum with an ABV of 46%.

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Imogen Anthony shows the crowd how to do Sailor Jerry shots, the right way!

Sydney socialites payed homage to the tradition of this fine whisky and heritage of tattoos in a celebration at the basement of Ramblin Rascal Tavern despite the winter chill shards that carried themselves over into the beginning of Spring!

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