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Six cocktails you need to try in Sydney

Trendsetters of Sydney are continually searching for sophisticated new venues to host their social activity. As well as there being a variety of innovative, new bars opening within the city centre, there has been an increase in nightlife hubs blossoming in the outer New South Wales suburbs.

With this rising competition between inner city clubs and suburban nightlife streets, the importance of cultured and classy drink menus is greater than ever. Cheap and nasty cocktails will no longer suffice, as consumers are expecting high levels of elegance with their drinks and social venues.

It is a win-win for us party animals, because the rivalry is encouraging local bars to deliver the best cocktails in the country. Soak it up, socialites!

To take advantage of the cocktail hype, we have outlined six cocktails that every moderniser must try. Some are new creations, and others are traditional choices, but all are stealing hearts and tastebuds in the most popular bars around Sydney.

1. The Bank
At the peak of sophistication is a new cocktail to hit the Sydney market: The Bank. According to bartenders at Heritage Lounge, this specialised brew is where it all comes together. Strawberry and cinnamon infused Vodka, Sipsmith Dry Gin, Lillet Blanc, and a dash of Absinthe.

But, the bold mix is not for the faint hearted. So, if you are searching for something a little sweeter, why not try the Banker’s Wife? It is a refreshing mix of Vodka, Aperol and freshly cut fruit. A gentler option for the soft-hearted.

2. Something big
It is a natural human instinct to love anything that is supersized. Fishbowl cocktails have been available in most trendy bars for the past five years. After all, snuggling up over a drink is the ideal way to get cosy with a loved one… or a Tinder date. Either way – cosiness is guaranteed.

However, consumers are now looking for a sharing cocktail with a touch of class. A more stylish version of the classic cocktail bowl is a Copper Colada that serves two. The popular cocktail, served predominantly on Chapel Street, Parramatta, is a particular blend of Malibu, Havana Anejo 3 Anos, Cream, Orgeat, Fresh Pineapple, and Cardamom. It is served as a perfect size for two people.

3. Something even bigger
If your clubbing style involves a group of mates, rather than your partner (sorry hubby!), then you may need an even larger drink to cater for the masses. The best clubs in Sydney are now providing humongous drinks that can quench the thirst of an entire party. Their attention seeking size also provides opportunity for the ultimate Insta-worthy shot.
The Swan, made at a new cocktail bar in Sydney’s North-West, can serve up to twelve people. The unique concoction of Grayling Sauvignon, Sipsmith Sloe Gin, cherries and fruit is certain to please everybody in your gathering.

4. The Classic Martini
The classic martini is an old-school favourite for Sydney’s most elegant socialites. The classic recipe is made with gin, but some youthful drinkers will prefer a touch of vodka. Either way, dress it up with an olive or swirl of lemon peel and you are sure to be the most stylish individual in the whole bar.

Only the best bartenders in Sydney can produce a martini that has the ideal blend of gin/vodka and Dry Vermouth.

5. Roku cocktails
Roku is an admired Japanese spirit beginning to create waves in Australian nightlife. The word roku is the Japanese word for six, referring to the six Japanese botanicals used in the gin-like blend. Inclusion of Roku in any drink ensures a crisp, flowery touch.

Each bar will have their own distinctive cocktail that incorporates the spirit, but consumers are quickly discovering that it is best mixed with Rose Blossom or Green Tea. Our pick of the bunch is the Copper Obsession and Whispers Of A Rose cocktails – both served at Heritage Lounge.

6. The Espresso Martini
There is no doubt that Sydney’s boisterous nightlife is leaking from the CBD streets and oozing into the suburbs. Parramatta is now becoming recognised as a hive for cocktail bars and clubs. In fact, socialites are commonly referring to Parramatta as the home of the espresso martini.

The caffeine-hit cocktail has been a fan favourite for many years, but voguish bars such as Heritage Lounge are now delivering the drink with a cheeky twist. For an extra bang, their Counterfeit Espresso is finished off with a nitro charged spiced pineapple and almond foam.

Regardless of where you venture in Sydney or Parramatta, you are certain to discover an array of unique and tasteful cocktail blends. As well as popular areas like Oxford Street and Kings Cross, people are turning to the best bars in Church Street, Parramatta, for their cocktail-fix.
What’s your favoured alcoholic blend?

Trendsetters of Sydney are continually searching for sophisticated new venues to host their social activity. As well as there being a variety of innovative, new bars opening within the city centre, there has been an increase in nightlife hubs blossoming in the outer New South Wales suburbs.

With this rising competition between inner city clubs and suburban nightlife streets, the importance of cultured and classy drink menus is greater than ever. Cheap and nasty cocktails will no longer suffice, as consumers are expecting high levels of elegance with their drinks and social venues.

It is a win-win for us party animals, because the rivalry is encouraging local bars to deliver the best cocktails in the country. Soak it up, socialites!

To take advantage of the cocktail hype, we have outlined six cocktails that every moderniser must try. Some are new creations, and others are traditional choices, but all are stealing hearts and tastebuds in the most popular bars around Sydney.

The Bank
At the peak of sophistication is a new cocktail to hit the Sydney market: The Bank. According to bartenders at Heritage Lounge, this specialised brew is where it all comes together. Strawberry and cinnamon infused Vodka, Sipsmith Dry Gin, Lillet Blanc, and a dash of Absinthe.

But, the bold mix is not for the faint hearted. So, if you are searching for something a little sweeter, why not try the Banker’s Wife? It is a refreshing mix of Vodka, Aperol and freshly cut fruit. A gentler option for the soft-hearted.

Something big
It is a natural human instinct to love anything that is supersized. Fishbowl cocktails have been available in most trendy bars for the past five years. After all, snuggling up over a drink is the ideal way to get cosy with a loved one… or a Tinder date. Either way – cosiness is guaranteed.

However, consumers are now looking for a sharing cocktail with a touch of class. A more stylish version of the classic cocktail bowl is a Copper Colada that serves two. The popular cocktail, served predominantly on Chapel Street, Parramatta, is a particular blend of Malibu, Havana Anejo 3 Anos, Cream, Orgeat, Fresh Pineapple, and Cardamom. It is served as a perfect size for two people.

Something even bigger
If your clubbing style involves a group of mates, rather than your partner (sorry hubby!), then you may need an even larger drink to cater for the masses. The best clubs in Sydney are now providing humongous drinks that can quench the thirst of an entire party. Their attention seeking size also provides opportunity for the ultimate Insta-worthy shot.

The Swan, made at a new cocktail bar in Sydney’s North-West, can serve up to twelve people. The unique concoction of Grayling Sauvignon, Sipsmith Sloe Gin, cherries and fruit is certain to please everybody in your gathering.

The Classic Martini
The classic martini is an old-school favourite for Sydney’s most elegant socialites. The classic recipe is made with gin, but some youthful drinkers will prefer a touch of vodka. Either way, dress it up with an olive or swirl of lemon peel and you are sure to be the most stylish individual in the whole bar.

Only the best bartenders in Sydney can produce a martini that has the ideal blend of gin/vodka and Dry Vermouth.

Roku cocktails
Roku is an admired Japanese spirit beginning to create waves in Australian nightlife. The word roku is the Japanese word for six, referring to the six Japanese botanicals used in the gin-like blend. Inclusion of Roku in any drink ensures a crisp, flowery touch.

Each bar will have their own distinctive cocktail that incorporates the spirit, but consumers are quickly discovering that it is best mixed with Rose Blossom or Green Tea. Our pick of the bunch is the Copper Obsession and Whispers Of A Rose cocktails – both served at Heritage Lounge.

The Espresso Martini
There is no doubt that Sydney’s boisterous nightlife is leaking from the CBD streets and oozing into the suburbs. Parramatta is now becoming recognised as a hive for cocktail bars and clubs. In fact, socialites are commonly referring to Parramatta as the home of the espresso martini.

The caffeine-hit cocktail has been a fan favourite for many years, but voguish bars such as Heritage Lounge are now delivering the drink with a cheeky twist. For an extra bang, their Counterfeit Espresso is finished off with a nitro charged spiced pineapple and almond foam.

Regardless of where you venture in Sydney or Parramatta, you are certain to discover an array of unique and tasteful cocktail blends. As well as popular areas like Oxford Street and Kings Cross, people are turning to the best bars in Church Street, Parramatta, for their cocktail-fix.

What’s your favoured alcoholic blend?