Renowned Melbourne-born gin-maker Four Pillars set up its first Sydney outpost in the heart of Surry Hills earlier this year, featuring a laboratory, functioning distillery and cocktail bar. Now, it's shaking – not stirring – up your hump days with a new take on happy hour.
Each Wednesday in September, you can book in for a casual, yet intimate Martini Hour at the gin laboratory, where you'll be treated to the brand's latest release, Olive Leaf Gin. And how better to honour the smooth, textural flavours of its newest creation than to learn how to mix it up in one of the most foundational gin-based cocktails? The master distillers and cocktail makers at Four Pillars will walk you through the history and concepts behind the Martini, as well as how to make your own varieties – and you'll of course be able to try the gin itself, along with some tailored nibbles.
Book in for a one-hour session at 6pm on Wednesdays in September for $85 per person ($25 is redeemable on a purchase of gin) at Four Pillars. Dates will be announced for October and November too, so check back in soon.
