It’s no secret that we love a drink in Australia. Lucky for us, our country is blessed with world-renowned wine regions and ever-evolving distillery and craft beer industries. But if there’s one thing missing, it’s being able to claim a spirit as our own—not inherited from elsewhere.
Well, Vantage has arrived, making its case as the official and entirely homegrown spirit of Australia.
Unlike gin, vodka, tequila, rum, or whiskey, all originally the brainchildren of other countries, this new native drop is here to announce itself as quintessentially Aussie. And it’s fair to say that we feel an innate sense of pride in claiming things as just being ours.
The multi-award-winning botanical spirit showcases and celebrates some of Australia’s best and most unique native flora flavours. Poured over ice, mixed in a cocktail, or served with your favourite mixer, expect a specially crafted blend of Australian lemon myrtle, Tassie mountain pepper berries, and Australian mandarin oil offering smoky and citrus notes.
Father and son founders Bill and Andrew Hargitay have created a botanical spirit with the versatility of vodka and the aromas of gin—making it the ideal base for any and all cocktails.
"The drink, the bottle, and its decor are an expression of Australian provenance, heritage, iconography, and unsurpassed quality," Bill said. “You can give a bottle of Vantage to anyone in the world with your hand on your heart and say, ‘this is from our country, made with our own native botanicals, totally unique in taste and we can share it with you."
You can check out their website for an extensive list of cocktail ideas with full recipes and instructional videos to nail the at-home cocktail and impress house guests. Vantage cocktail ideas include twists on classics, modern Australiana mixtures, and signature cocktails paying homage to major Aussie cities.
Ready to taste the Spirit of the Nation? You can find it here, with FREE shipping using the code URBAN at checkout.
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