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Bombay Sapphire has collaborated with the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) to launch the first Melbourne Bombay Sapphire Gin Garden for summer. The official launch took place at the prestigious NGV Gala held to celebrate the opening of the world first exhibition, Escher X nendo / Between Two Worlds. The Gala was attended by over 1200 guests including, Natalie Portman, Troye Sivane, Poppy Delevigne, Olympia Valance, Mavournee Hazel, The Hon. Daniel Andrews MP, Julie Bishop and Lydia Schiavello.
Bartenders mixed 3,500 Bombay Sapphire cocktails for the guests while they enjoyed food created by internationally acclaimed Australian chef, Andrew McConnell.
The Bombay Sapphire Gin Garden can be experienced in the transformed NGV Garden Restaurant where visual themes have been put to play in a nod to Escher and nendo including reflection and refraction of light.
Melburnians and visitors can experience the Bombay Sapphire Gin Garden at NGV Friday Nights, running until Friday 5 April. Set against the backdrop of the NGV Garden, the open-air bar will offer Bombay Sapphire cocktails, alongside DJs delivering summer tunes to kickstart the afterhours access to Escher X nendo I Between Two Worlds.
Tickets available at www.ngv.vic.gov.au/ program-series/friday-nights/ 66|drinks trade
WHITE WALKER BY JOHNNIE WALKER LAUNCH PARTY
Winter certainly arrived in Bondi when Johnnie Walker celebrated its ingenious collaboration with HBO Game of Thrones at Icebergs Dining Room and Bar. It was certainly a coveted invite with one hundred guests attending to sample the White Walker. Icebergs was transformed into an atmosphere inspired by the north side of the wall complete with ice sculptures and installations. Media, VIPs, influencers and industry experts including Tim Dormer, Nathan Tito, Luc Wiesman, Jeff Lack and Dion Horstmans enjoyed five whisky-paired food courses inspired by Game of Thrones including smoked blood sausage and oxtail crisps. White Walker was served to guests straight from the depths of the freezer.
Stylist Jeff Lack
Tim Dormer
DISARRONO WEARS TRUSSARDI AT SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
Disaronno Wears Trussardi, the 6th collaboration between the iconic Italian liqueur and leading names in Italian fashion, was officially launched in Australia at the Sydney Opera House. The event saw Australia’s first cocktail runway show, featuring bespoke cocktails created by talented mixologists from QT Hotels from around the country. Guests enjoyed the Disaronno based cocktails inspired by the city where they were first imagined.
GREY GOOSE ARBORY LIVE IN MELBOURNE
Super-premium spirit brand Grey Goose vodka served up specialty cocktails including the Grey Goose Le Grand Fizz, L’Violette Martini, and Espresso Martinis, when it partnered with Arbory Afloat’s and its Arbory Live ten-week unique music and creative experience. It gave Melbournians a good reason to get on board during the month of December. Guests were collected from points right along the Yarra to join in on the entertainment and celebrations which culminated in the ultimate experience on New Year’s Eve. Grey Goose Vodka retails for $75 per bottle nationally.
