The Best Winter Cocktails In Melbourne

It’s officially winter in Melbourne, and with it comes cosy knits, crackling fires and a variation on the usual drinks we’d be treating ourselves to. To suit the colder climates, here are the best winter cocktails being served in Melbourne right now – because what else are you going to do?

A Rose On Every Cheek

If the cold makes you blush, you’ll be able to relate to this delicious cocktail. Rich with sweet dark rum, chocolate and a finishing of Vegemite no less, this new addition to The Shaw Davey Slum is just what the doctor ordered! If you’re more into your fermented apples, try the Slums’ new mulled apple cider with vanilla spices.
171-175 Elgin Street, Carlton
theshawdaveyslum.com.au

Spanish Town

With a new season comes a new menu at The Everleigh, featuring the sweet and delicious Spanish Town. A simple concoction of rum, Curacao and a sprinkling of freshly grated nutmeg will certainly warm you up this winter.
150-156 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
www.theeverleigh.com

Maple & Cranberry Manhattan

A winter twist on a classic, this offering from Left Bank Melbourne uses Jim Beam maple infused bourbon with cranberry and brown sugar syrup, and is finished with bourbon infused red berries.
1 Southbank Boulevard, Southbank, Melbourne
www.leftbankmelbourne.com.au

Rum & Chestnut Espresso

Described as a liquid dessert, the Rum & Chestnut Espresso from duNORD is a combination of rum and chestnut (obviously), with cardamom and coffee – yum.
367 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
www.dunord.com.au

Butter Me Up Baby

This hot cocktail takes winter warming to the next level, with Buttered Sailor Jerry Rum and apple liqueur topped with toasted marshmallows! So there’s no reason to miss Loop Roof this season. Cold, be gone!
23 Meyers Place, Melbourne
www.looprooftopbar.com.au