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“title”: “How Local Distillers Are Finding Their Homes in Neighbourhood Restaurants”,
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The hospitality industry has seen a surge in the popularity of craft distilleries, and now, local spirits are being sought after by restaurants to create unique and delicious cocktails. In this article, we explore how local distillers are finding their homes in neighbourhood restaurants.
The Perfect Pairing: Red Mill Rum and The Dry Dock
One perfect pairing that has been making waves is the collaboration between Red Mill Rum and The Dry Dock restaurant in Balmain. The rum’s owner, Mark Squire, tells us that he was approached by the restaurant’s team to create a custom cocktail menu featuring his spirits.
"We were excited to work with The Dry Dock because of their passion for creating unique dining experiences," says Squire. "We came up with a few different cocktails and the feedback from their customers has been amazing."
The resulting menu features innovative drinks such as the &39;Rum Punch', made with Red Mill Rum, pineapple juice, and grenadine, and the &39;Sour', featuring the rum, lemon juice, and egg white.
Baba’s Place: A Collaboration That’s Been a Game-Changer
Another partnership that has been making headlines is between Baba’s Place restaurant in Marrickville and local distiller, Hunter St. Hospitality. The team created a custom cocktail menu featuring the distillery’s gin, which has been a game-changer for their business.
"We were blown away by the quality of their gin," says Baba’s Place owner, Michael Khoury. "The partnership has allowed us to create unique and delicious cocktails that our customers love."
The resulting menu features innovative drinks such as the &39;Gin Fizz', made with Hunter St. Gin, lemon juice, and soda water, and the &39;Cucumber Collins', featuring the gin, cucumber juice, and mint.
What’s Driving This Trend?
"We’re seeing a lot more interest from restaurants who want to offer their customers something different," says Projcevski. "By partnering with local distilleries, they can tap into the expertise and knowledge of these experts to create truly unique and delicious drinks."
Tips for Restaurants Looking to Partner with Distillers
If you’re a restaurant looking to partner with a local distiller, here are some tips from Projcevski:
- Research different distilleries and find one that aligns with your brand values.
- Collaborate with the distillery to create unique cocktails that fit your menu.
- Communicate clearly with your customers about the inspiration behind each cocktail.
- Be flexible: Be willing to try new things and be flexible when it comes to flavor profiles.
Recommended Reading
If you’re interested in learning more about this trend, check out our latest article on "The Rise of Craft Spirits in Hospitality".
Additionally, we recommend checking out some of the top-rated restaurants that have partnered with local distilleries, including:
- The Dry Dock (Balmain)
- Baba’s Place (Marrickville)
- Hubert (Bondi)
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Sources
- Red Mill Rum
- The Dry Dock restaurant
- Hunter St. Hospitality
- Baba’s Place restaurant
- Projcevski
- Various sources not confirmed or could not be verified
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