The annual World Class Cocktail Week is back in May, with seven days of masterclasses and tastings by some of Australia’s best bartenders and chefs. The event runs from 7-13 May with more than forty events held across Sydney during the course of the week, culminating on World Cocktail Day.
Here are our top 10 Picks for World Class Cocktail Week 2017 presented in no particular order:
1. Black Pearl X Bulletin Place
WHAT: Two of Australia’s greatest World Class bars will swap teams for two nights during World Class Cocktail Week.
WHEN: Sun 7th May, 2017 – Mon 8th May, 2017
WHERE: Bulletin Place, First floor 10-14 Bulletin Place Sydney 2000
COST: $20
2. 6pm in Italy
WHAT: A local version of happy hour in Italy with a curated menu of five modern aperitif cocktails, each with accompanying tapas inspired by classic Italian pairings.
WHEN: Sun 7th May, 2017 – Sat 13th May, 2017; all evening Sunday from 5pm to 10pm, and then until 8pm each evening for the rest of the week.
WHERE: Maybe Frank, 417-421 Bourke Street Surry Hills
COST: $18
3. Whisky and Gelato
WHAT: The tasting by National Whisky Ambassador Simon McGoram will feature a range of Scotch whiskies in the form of gelato.
WHEN: Mon 8th May, 2017
WHERE: The Wild Rover, 75 Campbell Street Surry Hills 2010
COST: $70
4. Icebergs X World Class Cocktail Week
WHAT: A tasting menu with matching cocktails exclusively for World Class Cocktail Week. The menu will feature six dishes, ranging from smaller appetisers to mains and two types of dessert, to be paired with a choice of three cocktails to accompany the dishes.
WHEN: Sun 7th May, 2017 – Sat 13th May, 2017
WHERE: Icebergs, Restaurant 1 Notts Ave Bondi 2026
COST: Tasting menu $120 pp, all matching cocktails are an additional $65 pp. Check out the full menu here.
5. Martini Masterclass
WHAT: The masterclass will include four versions of the Tanqueray gin Martini for sampling throughout the discussion, along with cured meats and pickles to snack on to cleanse your palate.
WHEN: Tue 9th May, 2017
WHERE: Moya’s Juniper Lounge, 101 Regent Street Redfern 2016
COST: $25
6. Tiki Goes Walkabout
WHAT: Classic rum tiki cocktails get a fresh twist with Australian botanicals.
WHEN: Mon 8th May, 2017
WHERE: Papa Gede’s, 346-348 Rear 348 Kent Street, via laneway Sydney
COST: $50 for 3 cocktails
7. The Six Ages of Rock n’ Cocktails
WHAT: Jangling Jack’s will feature a different cocktail inspired by a different genre of music, based on a song or musician.
WHEN: Sun 7th May, 2017 – Sat 13th May, 2017; available all week, except Monday.
WHERE: Jangling Jack’s, 175 Victoria Street Potts Point 2011
COST: $18 per cocktail
8. Gin & Vermouth Cocktail Dinner
WHAT: Bouche on Bridge executive chef Joachim Borenius – previously of Per Se in New York – will take over the kitchen at The Cellar to create an exclusive dinner using vermouth, matched with World Class vermouth cocktails made with Tanqueray gin.
WHEN: Tue 9th May, 2017
WHERE: Bouche on Bridge, 6 Bridge Street Sydney 2000
COST: $120
9. Matching @ B’z
WHAT: Three signature dishes created by head chef Masahiko Yomoda will be matched with a cocktail, including Pampero Blanco Rum with coconut liqueur, lemongrass syrup, kaffir lime leaves, chilli and lime.
WHEN: Mon 8th May, 2017 – Fri 12th May, 2017
WHERE: Mizz B’z Food & Wine; Shop 14, 111 Elizabeth Street, Sydney
COST: $41.50
10. Tanqueray Three Ways
WHAT: Gin three ways: with tonic, in a Martini or a World Class cocktail.
WHEN: Sun 7th May, 2017 – Sat 13th May, 2017; from 4pm.
WHERE: Bistro Moncur, 116 Queen Street Woollahra 2025
COST: Try all three for $45 or individually for $14, $20 and $45 respectively.
For bookings and more information, contact the relevant venue’s website.
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