Underground Spirits is getting in the spirit of things in the lead-up to Christmas, inviting visitors to "pop in" to the Distillery for special open days and cocktail making star classes.
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"We would love to welcome everyone to pop around to our place for Christmas this year," said Underground Spirits chief executive officer Claudia Roughley.
"We will offer visitors tastings and sales of all our favourites, along with three varieties which have been created and released just in time for Christmas - a brand new citrus chilli vodka, and the return of our very popular vanilla vodka and hazelnut vodka."
Underground Spirits will open the distillery to visitors for Christmas tastings and sales on the weekend of December 6-8 and again on December 13-15. The new varieties will be available from the Distillery in special 100ml bottles, with the caramel vodka also being made in a mini size for Christmas. Visitors can choose any two varieties as their Christmas "pick and mix", packaged up in a beautiful Underground Spirits Christmas gift box.
As part of the weekend events, there will be classes with brand ambassador Colombine Courouble. There will be three onsite sessions on Saturday December 7 and again on Saturday December 14. These are ticketed events at a cost of $25pp and will be limited to just six people per session. Ticket price includes cocktail-making tutorial and tastings. More details at undergroundspirits.com.au
Christmas soiree
To celebrate the end of the year and the Christmas silly season, The Duxton at O'Connor will be throwing a Christmas soiree on Wednesday, December 11, from 6.30pm. If you haven't planned your work Christmas party yet, hijack this one, The Duxton is a great place for small businesses and groups to celebrate another hard working year. Guests will enjoy a specialty Pimms Cocktail on arrival, a delicious two-course Christmas-inspired dinner and unlimited beverages for three hours. There'll be a DJ too, playing a mix of top 40 hits, '80s classics and party favourites. Tickets from $480 + booking fee for a table of six. Other packages available. Contact The Duxton.
Classy Christmas
Foodish cooking school at the Belconnen Fresh Food Markets is offering a couple of great events in the lead-up to Christmas. On December 2 there is "Ottolenghi Inspired Vegetarian Christmas", and on December 9 "Spanish Christmas: MoVida Style". On December 16, learn how to make a traditional stuffed turkey and duck roulades. All classes are from 6.30pm. $99pp includes antipasto on arrival, wine and dinner. befoodish.com.au
Drought relief high tea
On the weekend of December 14-15, Doma Hotels are hosting a special high tea at the Burberry Terrace to raise funds for Rural Aid, supporting the charity Buy a Bale. They'll be donating 10 per cent of proceeds from the high tea and then matching proceeds made, dollar for dollar. There are a few packages available, starting from $50pp for the traditional high tea to $105 for a free-flowing package. More details at burburyhotel.com.au
Bubbles are back
The House of Bubbles is back with a regular spot in Kingston on Sunday afternoons from 2pm. Head to Bowen Park behind the Canberra Glassworks. There are some new additions as well as some favourites - select from champagnes, local sparklings, proseccos, beers, cider or soft drink along with snacks. On November 29 there'll be a special event in the National Rose Gardens, behind the Lobby. From 4pm until sunset.
Beer Day Out 2019
Don't get distracted when you head for your regular shop - Beer Day Out will take over the Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets on December 1. From 11am until 3pm there'll be brewery stalls set up throughout the markets offering free samples. There will also be boutique food trucks, and many regular stores will also offer food matching. There'll be live music and a visit from Santa, plus face-painting, a jumping castle and balloons. All beers and ciders tasted on the day will be available for purchase at Plonk.