The Margarita reigns as the most most ordered cocktail in Australian bars (CGA Strategy, 2022) and with its rise grows the popularity of World Margarita Day each year on February 22. Legend […]

Vineyards in the key growing regions of Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne in New Zealand have been devastated by flooding caused by Cyclone Gabrielle. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said: “The severity and the […]

Sparkling wine has moved from a special occasion order in the Australian on premise to an everyday purchase according to CGA by Nielsen OPUS data. A significant 41% of wine drinkers choose […]

Sydney is being transformed into a rainbow city to celebrate Sydney WorldPride, with hospitality venues across the city showing their colours from 24 February to 5 March 2023. WorldPride is a global LGBTQIA+ […]

Australia is celebrating a slew of major wins in the Rest of the World Category at the prestigious Icons of Whisky Awards in London. The Icons of Whisky Awards are designed to commend the […]

It’s a very different Super Bowl this year for drinks ads, following AB-InBev’s decision not to renew its exclusivity deal with the NFL, which was worth a reported $US250 million annually. “The Super Bowl […]

Each year Drinks International surveys the world’s best bars – those that have been nominated or won international awards – to discover each venue’s most ordered classic cocktails. For eight years, Old […]

Mountain Culture‘s Status Quo Pale Ale has been crowned Australia’s favourite craft beer in the GABS Hottest 100. Brewed by husband and wife team DJ and Harriet McCready, who opened the Blue […]

The beer industry is warning that the price of a schooner will soon hit $12 in pubs and clubs if the Australian Government continues to hike the excise duty rates for alcohol. […]