Times Berwick on Bemersyde Drive brings a richness of flavours to Berwick diners, built on a passion for Italian-Modern Australian fare with a dash of African-style barbeque cuisine. Located in Clock Tower Mews, discover a stylish vibe of softly glowing bulb lighting, polished wood floors, potted and trailing greenery to peruse a menu showcasing grill-based dishes including steak, ribs, chicken, lamb and pork.
Stop in for a light lunch of fettuccine carbonara with bacon, mushrooms, spring onion and white wine cream sauce; or start an evening meal with seared scallops, XO butter, lemon, herb and bacon crumb.
To accompany your meal, Mixologist Calvin Graunke recommends sipping a Strawberry Mezcal Margarita:
Strong and smoky, this riff on a classic cocktail has a unique texture with pulverised strawberries mixed into the glass giving it a vibrant, almost blood-red appearance.
"This cocktail was inspired by the Strawberry Negroni,” Calvin explains. "We wanted another way to integrate strawberries into a classic cocktail for the menu.”
Combining mezcal, Cointreau and strawberry liqueur with agave syrup, lime juice and frozen strawberries, this is a cocktail that will tickle many taste buds.
"We were going to give it a different name, but ultimately wanted the combination of ingredients to stand out,” Calvin says.
Try this cocktail on a Friday afternoon to relax after a long and stressful work week. Alternatively, you could take the party home and concoct the perfect drink to usher in the weekend.
Don’t forget to check out our Cocktail of the Week series, where each Friday we highlight a cheeky creation to tantalise tastebuds and set the tone for good times.
