Want to know where you can find the best Mardi Gras themed cocktails in Sydney?
Amongst all the glitter, feathers and false lashes set to cover Sydney for 2020 Mardi Gras celebrations, you will find an absolutely-fabulous array of rainbow cocktails to kick-start your night.
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Beerhaüs
Sydney, get ready to taste the rainbow this Mardi Gras 2020 thanks to Barangaroo’s favourite Australian-infused Bavarian restaurant, Beerhaüs. This Mardi Gras 2020, Beerhaüs will be serving up an Australian-confectionary-favourite, the Skittle Bomb. That’s right. Vodka, lemonade and skittles of your choice. So what’s your flavour? Ours is, of course, the best skittle, purple.
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Bel & Brio
You can dance and you can jive, but tell us, can you even enjoy your Mardi Gras this year without a visit to Bel & Brio – Barangaroo’s favourite authentic Italian restaurant? This year to help you shimmy your way through Mardi Gras festivities Bel & Brio have shaken up the Dancing Queen that’s tippled with white rum, Licor 43, fresh lemon juice, pineapple juice, grenadine, blue curacao and egg white foam. Blue in colour, this concoction is best served with Bel & Brio’s Spaghetti Prawns ($30) and Rustic Potato Chips with shaved black truffle ($14).
The Beresford
Landmark Sydney pub, The Beresford, is offering a special Mardi Gras 2020 cocktail, as well as other iconic Sydney venues; Pool Club, Ivy, Lotus, Ms G’s, The Vic on the Park, Queens Hotel and El Loco Excelsior. These Merivale locations have partnered with Absolut Vodka to create the dreamy Absolut Stardust concoction, made from Absolut Lime, coconut water, mint, lychee and soda. With $2 from each drink purchase donated to charity partners, The Bobby Goldsmith Foundation and ACON, it’d be rude not to try it.
Bistro Rex
Classy modern French steak restaurant, Bistro Rex, is pulling out all the stops this year with a special Mardi Gras cocktail – a Mar-gay-rita! A fabulous spin on a standard margarita with a mix of Olmeca Altos Tequila Reposado, lime and rhubarb syrup which gives it its pink colour. Not only is this cocktail delicious, but $8 from every Mar-gay-rita purchase also goes to the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation, an Australian HIV Charity that has been running since 1984, so you can donate to charity whilst sipping on a delicious cocktail!
The Butler
The Butler is not only offering stunning views and chic decor on Saturday 29 February, but has created a special Mardi Gras cocktail – the Love Louder made from Absolut Vodka, Aperol, grapefruit, lemon, and rose, which sounds dangerously delicious. For a classy Mardi Gras, or to start the night off right, head to The Butler for a delicious cocktail and to marvel at the Sydney skyline.
Hyde Hacienda Sydney Bar + Lounge
Not only is Hyde throwing a FREE after-party for Mardi Gras, they are also offering an exclusive cocktail, the OTT Hyde Pride, made with a gorgeous mix of Paraiso, Belvedere Vodka, Blue Curacao, lime and pineapple juice plus some extravagant toppings, naturally. Stop by Hyde for the cocktail, the view, the fabulous Drag performances, or all three.
The Push
This effortlessly chic cocktail bar found in the iconic Rocks is offering a range of special drinks this Mardi Gras 2020 season. Choose from six different Mardiritas in delicious flavours such as Blackberry, Strawberry and Mint, Plum, Smoky, Mango & Chilli and Joy. Select your own tequila from an extensive list and enjoy!
Tayim
Stop by Tayim Restaurant and Bar this weekend for a beautiful colour changing purple cocktail created to celebrate the Mardi Gras 2020 parade! Tayim is nestled in The Rocks and is known for serving up delicious Middle Eastern cuisine as well as fabulous and inventive cocktails. This special Mardi Gras cocktail is made from Amaretto, spiced rum, lemon juice and butterfly pea tea, garnished with red roses.
