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.
A neighbourhood restaurant and bar with a weekly changing menu, natural wines, unique cocktails and great tunes await Footscray locals and visitors at Bar Thyme on Barkly Street. A relaxed, casual dining vibe sets the scene for good times and meals; perhaps perch on a stool at the window and people watch with a drink of choice, or dine at cosy tables ideal for after-work drinks catch-ups.
Mixologist Gabriel de Melo Freire delivers a savoury-style cocktail showcasing the venue’s love of a fortified drop – the Bar Thyme Spritz.
"It has been on the menu since day one and for good reason,” Gabriel says.
You will need to prepare the syrup first, let it sit until cool and then strain it before adding to the other cocktail ingredients.
Don’t forget to clap the garnish sprig of thyme between your hands to release all those aromas!
