End Of Year Boozin'

What to drink to ring in the New Year, from fancy to... less so.

Sparkling wine

If you wanna try a new one, Tasmanian sparkling wine, the 2006 House of Arras blanc de blanc, has won the Len Evans Memorial Trophy for Champion Wine of Show at the National Wine Show of Australia this year. Nothing says celebration like sparkles.

Gin

It was the Year Of The Gin. So what better way to salute the year that was than with a gin cocktail? The classic G&T, a Negroni, a (very) Dirty Martini...

Amaretto sour

Delicious, easy to make and makes you look classy as fuck. Just get yourself some Disaronno Amaretto, and pour 45ml into a long glass with ice. Add 30ml fresh lemon juice and a teaspoon of sugar. Stir and garnish with lime slices. Make your drink sour so you won't have to be.

Pisco

We're thinking this will be one of THE spirits of 2016. The South American spirit is versatile - have it in a pisco sour, Chilean "eggnog", pisco punch, Chilcano de Pisco...

Japanese Whisky

Another one we predict will truly boom next year, Japanese whisky has a lighter and sweeter profile than its Scottish counterpart. Try Hibiki 17 Year Old Whisky, Nikka From The Barrel Whisky, or Yamazaki 12 Year Old Whisky.

Aperol Spritz

Three parts Prosecco, two parts Aperol, splash of soda and there you have it: a spritzin' time, darling.

Craft Beer In Cans

When in can form, some lovingly call them "dickhead tinnies" because of their beautiful designs. It is the Australian way to insult the things we are fond of. For example: Colonial Brewing Co, Mornington Peninsula Brewery, Pirate Life. For those who wanna look like they're in touch with the coolsy peeps who still drink Melbourne Bitter, but also cannot actually drink "that swill".

Mimosas & Bloody Marys

Because there is such a thing as starting too early... unless you opt for one of these two mamas, then you're sweet. Gotta get that hit of Vitamin C to keep your immune system up. 

Ginger Beer

The alcoholic kind. For something classy try Lick Pier. Or if you're feeling reckless and like you won't mind feeling fucked up the next day, maybe Fat Little Lamb's one (8% ABV - 7.9 standard drinks in a 1.25L bottle).

Bailey's

The gift you give to your conservative in-laws who are a little bit racist.

Dr Passion

Equal parts Dr Pepper, Passiona and gin. Because a fruity drink garners more respect when it has a PhD.

Melbourne Bitter

For cool people who are really self-assured.

Bucket Cocktail

For those who are bigging it up in Baliiiiiiiii, cunts.

Happy holidays, love from The Music.