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New to shelves, this small-batch distilled dry gin is handcrafted in New Zealand with a tantalising fusion of exotic botanicals. Kaffir Lime takes a front seat to help create the ultimate G&T. Serve with your favourite Fever Tree tonic water and experiment with your friends and family to find your perfect pairing! $89. ballantynes.co.nz

New Regent Street’s gin gin has come up with its own rendition of the famous Clover Club cocktail using Kiwi gin. This cocktail is made from Strange Nature gin, dry vermouth, raspberry syrup, lemon juice, and egg whites, providing its signature frothy top. It is citrussy, with a tang from the raspberries, and has a full-bodied mouthfeel that is smooth on the palate. gingin.co.nz

What better way to end a gelato making class at the iconic Rollickin Gelato than a cocktail? After sampling some gelato and hearing the Rollickin story, you’ll get the chance to make your own. And to finish, you’ll be sent away with a tub of gelato and will stop off at Kong for a Rollickin-inspired cocktail. Pictured is the Pomegranate and Berries gelato cocktail. rollickin.co.nz

They say change is as good as a holiday, and Grater Goods takes your taste buds on vacation with its different weekly specials. Each week, you’ll find the team whipping up several delicious vegan revolving specials. These include the chef’s specials, loaded fries (these are really good, just saying), pasta, and a salade du jour in the summer. For something to sip on, the wine menu always changes with the seasons. gratergoods.co.nz