Monday 26 March 2012

The Parched March 2012 Menu


One of the tastiest highlights of our annual charity bar odyssey is the drinks. Of course. 

A journey around our participating bars is a safari for your palate: adventurous, unforgettable - and with more exotic creatures at large than the African Savannah. From divine wines such as Nanny Goat Pinot Noir to unique cocktail creations such as the Eager Beaver to party-starting funsters like the Pink Pussy, there's an animal for every occasion. Each time you buy one of these drinks in March, the host bar donates to our charity, so there's never been a better reason to buy your friends a round.

Feast your eyes here on the 2012 ABC of Parched March Special Drinks:


Agwa Margarita
A special Bolivian twist on an old cocktail favourite 
-The Greengate Hotel

Alco-POP
A twist on the old-school Fruit Tingle. House-made lemonade gives you effervescence on the tongue while the Blue Curacao and Parfait Amour combine to sweeten things up. The Pop Rocks and sherbet rim will make you feel the POP.
- Bridgeview Hotel 

Apple Cider Kiss
Orchard Crush Cider poured over cubed ice and topped with an elderflower and lime foam
- 30 Knots

Apricot Cobbler
Shiraz, Apricot brandy, Grand Marnier and apricots  
- The Den at Ivy

Apple Monteith Sureau  
Monteiths apple cider, St Germain elderflower liqueur, lime, lemon and mint
- Name This Bar

Barrel Aged Vieux Carre
Jim Beam Rye, Hennessey VS Cognac, Rosso Antico, Dom Benedictine, Peychauds and Angostura Bitters. Stirred and served over ice with a lemon twist. Barrel Aged for minimum 3 weeks.
- Low 302 

Chewbacca
Tuaca Liqueur, Sailor Jerry spiced rum, fresh orange juice, lime and sugar.
- The Argyle 
  
Clemente Cobbler
One of the oldest cocktails originating in the 1830’s, this is a refreshing and summery drink. Served in a cobbler glass, Clement rhum, homemade pineapple syrup, pineapple juice, white grapefruit juice, Lillet Rose aperitif French wine, fresh mandarins and Float Aperol. Crowned with crush ice garnish with fresh mint, orange wedge and nutmeg dust.
- Eau-de-Vie 

Cockatoo Mystery Fizz
Sailor Jerry spiced rum, Maraschino, Coconut milk, lime juice, almond and pineapple syrup, soda
- Island Bar

Cruise Ferry Go Round
A classic Mojito with Bacardi white rum, mint and limes infused with fresh raspberries & apple juice.
- Cruise Bar 

Destination Venice
Raspberry infused vodka, Chambord, lime juice.
- Globe Bar at the Observatory Hotel

Dirty Diva
Perfectly capturing the refreshing taste of Sydney, the Dirty Diva is a unique blend of Havana Club Anejo Blanco, vanilla-infused Tuana, passionfruit and pineapple. Flirty and fun, this cocktail is a favourite amongst the Sydney scene and the only way to toast an evening shared between friends. Shaken and served chilled over ice ... let the good times roll!
- The Village 

2 Dogs 
Cuervo Tequila, Gordon's Gin, Bacardi rum mixed with tropical juices and dash Amaretto 
- The Alexandria Hotel

Elegantly Wasted
Cazadores blanco shaken with blackcurrant kaffir lime and fresh lime; topped with ginger beer.
- Stitch  

Eager Beaver
Tanqueray Gin, violet liqueur, apple, dandelion, burdock and lemon. Shaken and served straight up.
- Keystone venues: Gazebo Wine Garden, The Winery, Manly Wine, theloft, Cargo Lounge, Kit and Kaboodle 

Fog Cutter
A bracing blend of London dry gin, cognac and dark rum, shaken with chamomile, elderflower, passionfruit and apple.
- Grandma's Bar
  
Franziskaner Kristall 500ml
- The Bavarian Bier Cafes 

French Rickey
Tanqueray gin, Chambord, fresh lime, soda and a cherry
- Jacksons on George, The Belvedere, The Marlborough Hotel, The Watershed

Greyhound 
Smirnoff vodka and grapefruit
-The Alexandria Hotel
  
High and Dry
Herradura Blanco tequila, Punt e Mes, agave and pink grapefruit. Finished with a white chocolate and grapefruit foam.
- Cohibar 

Italian Surfer
Russian Standard Vodka, Galliano Amaretto, Malibu Rum with pineapple & a splash of cranberry juice.
- Vessel

Jade
42 Below Vodka shaken with Fresh Kiwi Fruit, vanilla and Lime, topped with Chateau Moncontour Brut.
- LL Cafe, Wine and Dine 

Kentucky Bramble 
This deep south flavour mixes blackberry conserve with bold Shiraz, Makers Mark bourbon and Grand Marnier. All balanced with fresh lemon and sugar. An authentic southern state experience.
- The Deck
  
Madeira and Honey Mule
American Honey, fresh lime & ginger beer with Madeira Float.
-Time to Vino

Mandarino Jewel
Fresh strawberries and orange wedges are muddled into a Boston Shaker, then Russian Standard Vodka is added with Dom Sathanay Fraise liqueur and freshly squeezed lime juice for a refreshing flavour. Shaken not stirred, and double-strained over ice into a Collins glass. The final touch: top up with San Pellegrino Mandarino and garnish with a Strawberry fan.
- Bar100  

Monkey Magic
Calvados and Cartron apricot brandy are combined with Tanqueray gin and fresh lemon juice, served straight up with a fine mist of cardamom and star anise.
- Longrain 

Mountain Goat Ale 
- Small Bar Erskine Street, and Small Bar Crows Nest

Mrs Sippy Martini
Zubrowka vodka, Liquor 43, pink grapefruit Juice, passionfruit.
- Mrs Sippy   

Ms G’s Famous Yuzu Slushee
Limoncello, Russian Standard vodka, yuzu juice, Regan’s orange bitters 
- Ms Gs 

Nanny Goat Pinot Noir
- Small Bar Erskine Street, and Small Bar Crows Nest 

Negroni
Campari, Punt e mes vermouth, Tanqueray gin and orange zest. The classic, served as it should be.
- York Lane 

Ocho Breezer
A refreshing light summer breeze of Tequila Ocho Blanco balanced with pink grapefruit and simple syrup to give you a lift. 
- Cafe Pacifico 

Pear Garnier
Monteiths pear cider, Grand Marnier, lemon, orange, mint
- Name This Bar
  
Pigs Fly Pilsner
- Small Bar Erskine Street, and Small Bar Crows Nest 

Pimms for the Pooches
Simply a long, cool jug of Pimms
- Market Street Garden Bar at The Shelbourne
  
Pink Puppy 
Smirnoff vodka shaken with Chambord, citrus and cranberry Juices 
 - The Alexandria Hotel 

Pink Pussy 
Paraiso Lychee Liqueur, Smirnoff vodka, lychee juice and dash Grenadine
 - The Alexandria Hotel  

Popcorn 35 Yama
12 year Yamazaki single malt Japanese whisky and buttered popcorn-infused Ron Zacapa 23 year rum, with yuzu juice and a subtle hint of vanilla bean. 
- Sake 

Roller Pisco
Peruvian Pisco shaken with fresh mango, pineapple juice, spiced honey syrup and Apricot liqueur
- The Beresford 

Salty Dog 
Gordon's Gin, grapefruit, salt rim, lime wedge
-The Alexandria Hotel  

Scarlet Minx
Fresh raspberries, lime juice and vanilla sugar infused with the Southern flavour of Jack Daniels and the true French decadence of Chambord liquor
- Minsky's at Hotel Cremorne 

Sunshack Cider
Created from Australian high country apples and pears harvested from burning orchards.
- The Club 

Strawberry Fields
Strawberries muddled with fresh cracked black pepper and shaken with McKenna Bourbon Tuaca, lemon juice and almond syrup. The cocktail is presented in a Martini glass garnished with strawberries or lemon peel.
- Blu Bar on 36 at the Shangri-La Hotel  

Tequila Sunrise
Fresh orange juice, tequila, grenadine and ice
- The Bucket List 

The Hammer
Rittenhouse rye whisky, apricot brandy, lime, pecan, orgeat syrup
- Hemmesphere 

The Clermont Cobbler
Fresh apricot and peach muddled with Jim Beam rye, orange liqueur and Montenegro Italian bitters shaken & served over ice with a slice of peach
- Hugos Bar Pizza and Hugos Manly 

The Randy Bandall
Tanqueray gin is shaken with apricot jam and lemon juice
- Pocket 

Tijuana Jerry
Infused muddle of Sailor Jerry rum, Milagro tequila agave and lime juice
- The Anchor 

Two Birds Golden Ale
- Small Bar Erskine Street, and Small Bar Crows Nest  

Two Elk Pear Cider
- Small Bar Erskine Street, and Small Bar Crows Nest  

Welsh Ale
- 4Pines