Raise a glass to local this festive season

The end of 2025 is in sight, and what better way to celebrate Christmas and the New Year than with delicious cocktails from South Australia’s best local spirit producers?

From gin or whisky, to a summer spritz, get in the holiday spirit and support our world-class spirits industry. By choosing local, you’re supporting the distillers, farmers, and growers behind every drop.

Raise a glass with these festive favourites:

1. Ambra Limoncello Spritz Drink
A refreshing mix of Ambra Spirits limoncello made with lemons from the Riverland which are still peeled by hand — perfect for a summer afternoon session.

• 60ml Ambra Limoncello
• 90ml Prosecco
• 120ml Soda Water
• Served over ice in a wine glass
• Garnish with fresh Lemon & Rosemary Sprig

2. Blueberry Gin Sour
For those who prefer something fruity and delicious, this Ginny Pig South Australian gin with a hint of native botanicals is vibrant, refreshing, and proudly local.

• 60mls Blueberry gin
• 30mls sugar syrup
• 30mls lemon Juice
• 2 drops of vanilla extract
• 1/2 egg white
• Place all the ingredients in a shaker and shake.
• Add ice and shake vigorously again for approximately 30sec
• Strain into a glass, top with berries or mint leaf (or both)

3. Iniquity Silver #23 Old Fashioned
Shake up a classic with South Australian whisky from Tin Shed Distilling Co. that's guaranteed to get the party started!

• Stir in a double rocks glass
• Add 1tsp sugar
• Add 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
• Add 2 dashes Orange Bitters
• Add 5ml Soda Water
• Stir to dissolve sugar
• Add 60ml Iniquity Silver #23
• Half fill glass with ice
• Stir for 30 seconds
• Garnish with flamed orange coin

Whether you’re hosting a Christmas party, ringing in the New Year, or enjoying a summer getaway, these drinks are the perfect way to celebrate — and support the incredible local brands that make South Australia so special.