April 2018: The Cliveden Bar & Dining has launched The Cliveden Gin, which features in the bar’s new signature drink ritual.
The Cliveden Gin has been created by The Cliveden’s Mixologists who worked with distillers Bass and Flinders, located on the Mornington Peninsula, to create the special blend. Bass and Flinders are unique as they distil in small quantities and are one of the few distilleries in Australia who make their own base spirit from scratch.
The result is a flavourful gin featuring Mediterranean botanicals including rosemary, oregano and bitter almond, as well as native botanicals. The selection of these particular botanicals highlights The Cliveden’s Mediterranean and European cuisine, inspired by the culinary heritage of Melbourne. The inclusion of native Australian botanicals reflects the local ingredients which are the hero of a dining experience at The Cliveden.
The Cliveden’s daily signature drink ritual will showcase the new gin from 6pm*. As part of the ritual, the cocktail special of the month will only be available during this time and will be prepared at an old fashioned cocktail cart. Guests will be able to taste samples of the signature drink and will also be given recipe cards so that they can recreate the cocktails at home.
Adam Duca, Mixologist from The Cliveden said that this bespoke blend of gin is unique and allows his team to create distinctive cocktails.
“At the Cliveden we are passionate about showcasing our local and artisanal produce. We have created The Cliveden Gin to communicate the story of both our bar and our restaurant. By using our own special blend of gin, we can put a new spin on classics such as Negroni by introducing new flavours. The signature drink ritual will have a vintage vibe, including the classic cocktail cart which will see the team making cocktails not only at the bar but also at tables in the restaurant.”
Guests and locals are invited to try The Cliveden Gin at The Cliveden Bar and Dining, located in East Melbourne and open daily until midnight. The signature drink ritual commences at 6pm every day. The Cliveden Bar & Dining (phonetically pronounced Cleev-den) is situated within Pullman Melbourne on the Park and is on the same site as one of Melbourne’s most exclusive fine dining restaurants of the 1980s and 1990s - The Cliveden Room.
Signature drink rituals will soon launch at each of the Pullman Hotels & Resorts across Australia and New Zealand, showcasing the brand’s commitment to great bars. Guests and locals are invited to sip their new favourites as classic drinks are reinvigorated and reimagined by Pullman’s mixologists.
For more information about The Cliveden Bar and Dining and a behind-the-scenes video of the creation process, visit: www.theclivedenbaranddining.com.au/gin.
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*Signature drink ritual will take place daily except on major sporting event days. Guest should contact the hotel before their visit to avoid disappointment.
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