Technically, it’s not drinking alone if the bartender is there!
You know the drill…it’s Friday afternoon and time to relax after a long and stressful work week.
What better way to chill out than with a cocktail at your favourite bar or restaurant? Alternatively, you could take the party home and concoct the perfect drink to usher in the weekend.
Welcome to our Cocktail of the Week series, where each Friday we will highlight a cheeky creation to tantalise tastebuds and set the tone for good times.
8 at Trinity on Trinity Point Drive in Morisset transports you to a setting inspired by luxurious Mediterranean seaside destinations while exceptionally matching sophisticated food and drinks with a buzzing resort atmosphere. Savour the beauty of Lake Macquarie in the spacious restaurant, or from the sprawling lawn and terrace area overlooking the marina, showcasing a comfortable and relaxed waterfront setting alongside family meal favourites, cocktails and wine.
Mixologist Simon Robinson says the introduction of the Golden Cadillac has brought an element of luxury to the Margarita cocktail, blending premium ingredients with a touch of opulence to elevate the drinking experience and the amazing design of the venue.
"We use a real 24-carat edible gold leaf on a custom-branded ice cube and artisanal housemade citrus salt containing edible gold flecks,” he explains. "Much like many cocktails from the 1970s and 1980s in the USA, the true origin of this drink is shrouded in debate.
"Some believe it was compared to choosing the best car of the time – a Cadillac – and using the finest liquor ingredients to craft the ultimate Margarita. We added the use of a real gold leaf to elevate the drink further.”
