Best New Cocktail List?

words by sophie rennard

Cocktails – who doesn’t love ‘em? Whether it’s the classic old favourites or a twist on tradition, it’s hard not to get stirred up by the colourful, sweet or sour sippers that, no matter how many you’ve consumed in your life, still excite and delight. Suitable for all occasions and celebrations, cocktails are always a winning choice.

So, we have some exciting news for the cocktail lovers among us. QT Sydney’s sexy Gilt Lounge has recently revamped their menu and we have to admit, we’re pretty chuffed about what’s on offer.

The mastermind behind the recipes is Jared Thibault, QT’s Group Manager of Food & Beverage, who has prepped and preened the signature cocktails menu to perfection (with the help from a couple of QT taste-testers) to present a cool, creative and original list of tempting drinks that are sure to keep the punters coming.

One of the top new additions is the Oaked QT Old Fashioned that’s pre-made and aged for seven days in a charred oak Pinocchio wine bottle. Featuring Woodford Reserve Bourbon, vanilla sugar syrup, orange and Angostura bitters, the new Old Fashioned is ideal for the more classically geared.

Indulge in some sweet, fruity goodness with the Liquid Gold, a pleasurable pop of peach and cinnamon-infused Buffalo Trace Bourbon, lemon squeeze, egg white, Umami bitters, fresh pollen and QT’s very own honey harvested from our thriving rooftop garden.

Catering to the savoury palate we have the punchy Ghost of Mary, which sees Pancetta and Jalapeno-infused Vodka teamed with tomato consommé and celery bitters, with a side of dehydrated Pancetta. It’s also kind of a meal in a drink.

Plus, we should probably highlight what’s proving to rank pretty highly among Gilt regulars already – the Spiced Apple Sour. This is the perfect balance of Bombay Sapphire Gin, homemade Ginger and Clove syrup, fresh apple juice, lemon and a dash egg white. Shaken, not stirred.

This is just a small snippet of what’s on offer on the 21-strong list. Be sure to head to the Gilt Lounge to test-run these bad boys for yourself. We promise you won’t be disappointed.