Those looking to raise a glass to toast family and friends this Easter are spoilt for choice - think chocolatey cocktails, paired with grazing temptations as you contemplate a successful Easter egg hunt on Sunday. Here are five where satisfaction in a glass is guaranteed:
Creative Easter Cocktails
Gracing the Perth dining scene with vibrant flair is Julio’s Italian restaurant, nestled in an historic Hay Street building dating back to 1902. Carefully restored, Julio’s charms with a mix of warm, old-world touches where brick walls are adorned with black and white photos, while modern liveliness can be found in a polished timber decor and contemporary fireplaces.
Celebrate Easter with Julio’s exclusive cocktails crafted for the holiday season such as the Nutella-tini with chocolate, vodka, Baileys, cream and Nutella, topped with Easter egg shavings; or the Biscoff Bunny with Biscoff, vodka, espresso, cream and Frangelico.
Loop Roof – Melbourne CBD, Vic
Sophisticated Drinking, Lush Gardens
Those looking for funky, yet sophisticated rooftop drinking with luscious gardens, panoramic city views and creative cocktails head to Loop Roof on Meyers Place in Melbourne. Hard on the heels of an eye-catching vertical garden which climbs from the ground floor to the rooftop, Loop Top is an extension to the existing bar, making this a unique twin-tiered garden oasis in the CBD.
Be treated to dozens of horticultural gems from the mystical bottle tree to an array of prickly pear cacti this Easter, while sipping a Savage Garden vodka cocktail and grazing on an old-school prawn cocktail, or roast duck and sage arancini with crispy basil, truffle oil and Manchego.
Nok Nok BNE – Fortitude Valley, Qld
Look Behind the Green Door
In the heart of Fortitude Valley behind the green door discover bespoke cocktails and tapas at Nok Nok BNE on Brunswick Street. Those looking for a night out or planning a romantic rendezvous over Easter head to this elegant oasis-themed bar, tucked away behind an arched door with a brass knocker, featuring décor inspired by a classic speakeasy with a nod to modernity.
Choose from the Midsummer Night’s Drink menu and sip creative cocktails such as Hippolyta – an unconventional tiki tribute to the Warrior Queen of the Amazon with Jamaican funk rum, pandan crush, aloe vera liqueur, salted kiwi-infused vermouth, fresh lime and tiki bitters.
Stick Bar – Port Macquarie, NSW
Well Worth A Detour
Those looking for a good time and Japanese-inspired tapas head down Clarence Street in Port Macquarie to find Stick Bar. This hidden gem is well worth a detour to visit with craft cocktails and yakitori delights served in surrounds of recycled timber, glowing amber pendent lighting and an eclectic mix of artwork.
Grab your mates and perch on a stool at the bar while sipping a signature Oden’s Elixir cocktail – Plantation rum, Rhubi Mistelle, hibiscus, cinnamon, lime, bitters and soda; or transport your taste buds to Mexico with the gochjang Paloma – both spicy and refreshing.
Cocktails with a Euro Aesthetic
Great bar food and a Euro aesthetic await at new Marrickville bar, We Three on Illawarra Road. Just a few minutes’ walk from Marrickville station, this Sydney venue spreads over two levels with bar and table seating downstairs as well as an alcove table area, boasting a cheery vibe of bright red chairs and rug, along with terracotta-coloured walls and potted greenery.
Perhaps pair a Bahama Mama cocktail of dark and coconut rum, lime, orange, pineapple and Grenadine with plates like charred octopus, samphire and burnt orange, or a Blood and Sand with Chivas Regal, cherry brandy, Dolin Rouge and fresh orange juice.
