2010s take on cocktails and stuff! Not the ‘final word’ just our learned opinion, so feel free to comment on our cocktails, Sydney cocktail bar and events reviews or our musings regarding the past, present and future of anything mildly related to cocktails and spirits!

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Bitter Gold Kamikaze cocktail

Bitter Gold Kamikaze

With a nod to the classic cocktails of old, this straight up swirled citrus concoction is one well balanced syrum.

Bitter Gold Kamikaze

30mls vodka 15mls Aperol 15mls Cointreau Half a fresh lemon Half an orange Gomme (sugar syrup)

Lace martini glass full of ice in sugar syrup. Add all ingredients to ice filled shaker, . . . → Read More: Bitter Gold Kamikaze cocktail

Jamaican Old Fashioned cocktail

Jamaican Old Fashioned

Substituting rum for whiskey or brandy has revitalized an ‘old‘ classic cocktail. The Old Fashioned combines mixing technique and minimal ingredients to complement, not mask, the selected dark spirit.

Jamaican Old Fashioned

Angostura bitters Sugar 50-60mls Jamaican Rum; chose your favorite! 5mls Curacao or Cointreau Orange rind Lots of fresh ice

Muddle 1 sugar cube with . . . → Read More: Jamaican Old Fashioned cocktail

Emmilou Cocktail Bar Review

Guil at Emmilou - pisco sour

Out on a Friday night ‘date’ with my long-term partner I was after a relaxing but cool and comfy evening to enjoy some delicious cocktails…and that’s what we got. We were greeted warmly and offered a table but headed straight to the bar for a quick chat with Guillermo, one of my Head Cocktail Bartenders . . . → Read More: Emmilou Cocktail Bar Review

Corporate Team Building Cocktail class ‘had a great time’!

team building cocktail class

Jeremy,

Just to say big thanks for Friday night. It was great and we had a great time!

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Baby Shower – Competition Winner

Baby shower

Congratulations Christy for winning and enjoying the 2010 Mobile Cocktail Bar Facebook competition. It was a pleasure to serve you, your guests and family the tasty cocktails and mocktails for the pregnant ladies and kids.

Everyone else: we still have 1 cocktail kit to give away! All you have to do is like the 2010 Cocktail Tips and Tidings Facebook page for your . . . → Read More: Baby Shower – Competition Winner

Bamboo Tiki Bars for the perfect Tiki or beach themed look

Tiki hut and bar

Our Tiki bars are flat fold and assemble in minutes with no tools required. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to have a professional Tiki look at your event. Call now for prices including delivery and installation.  

2010 has designed the bees knees of Bamboo Tiki Bars after much consultation with events specialists from themeing people and mobile bartenders . . . → Read More: Bamboo Tiki Bars for the perfect Tiki or beach themed look

Happy Festive Season! Please note 2010 HQ is closed from 23rd Dec – 16th Jan

Due to our busy holiday schedule, 2010 Productions will be closed from the 23rd December till the 16th January. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to working with you in the new year.

MERRY CHIRISTMAS AND SAFE HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!

From the 2010 team xx

Pink Grapefruit Margarita Cocktail served tall on the rocks

Pink Grapefruit Margarita

This Pink Grapefruit Margarita is perfect for afternoon drinks as it is refreshing but dry, strong but long and perfect to get the cocktail party started.

Pink Grapefruit Margarita

30mls Jose Cuervo Especial 15mls Cointreau 10mls Lime Juice 15mls Fresh Grape Fruit

Add all ingredients to ice filled shaker. Shake and strain into 1/2 . . . → Read More: Pink Grapefruit Margarita Cocktail served tall on the rocks

Polycarbonate Glassware now for hire

polycarbonate glassware

Plastic or polycarbonate glassware has come a long way from the hard colored plastic tumblers we all grew up with. There are now some great ranges and styles and 2010 has sourced the perfect glasses for cocktail parties. Fantastic for cocktails by the pool or other events where there is a high risk of breakage (18th . . . → Read More: Polycarbonate Glassware now for hire

Fredas cocktail bar review

Diablo at Fredas

Arriving briskly on my pushy, with a few Rhys Jones Whiskey Crushes under my belt, just consumed at the Cricketers ‘cocktail’ bar i was certainly in the mood for a few more.

Yes, I nodded, as I brushed passed the doorman, another Rhys, who questioned ’are you meeting friends?’ in a friendly but controlled fashion discerning the who’s . . . → Read More: Fredas cocktail bar review

Mango Slide cocktail – Will it blend?

Mango Slide cocktail

As summer approaches I’m turning back to some super chilled cocktails. Mango is great to work with when blending and around here this seasons mangos are going cheap for only $15-$20 a box! Or you can use frozen cheeks or any number of mango products. If using some longer life products it’s best to add . . . → Read More: Mango Slide cocktail – Will it blend?

Cafe Lounge – cocktail bar review

Kwi Love Chair at the Lounge

Last night we returned to Comedy at the Lounge which is going from good to great since opening night 6 weeks ago. Rhys Jones’ comfortably growing weekly Monday night comedy session provides a platform for newbies, regulars from the comedy circuit and some great headline acts which will get you cracking up and coming back . . . → Read More: Cafe Lounge – cocktail bar review

Fine food 2011, Darling Harbour convention center, Sydney

Mauro from Cerbaco

There are certainly quite a few trade shows and expos around Sydney at the moment, so it was nice to start this one with a double ristretto. This got me back on track after a harrowing experience out front with my $1 cheeseburger stolen from my hands by gulls! The idea was to set my stomach . . . → Read More: Fine food 2011, Darling Harbour convention center, Sydney

Grandma’s – Cocktail Bar reveiw

Knickerbocker and Barons Samedis Brew at Grandmas

Peaking through the street level widow on approach, the warm confines of the small bar looked busy for a Wednesday night, but not packed. Mind, the only thing alluding to the presence of a bar was the small licensing sign above a stair well in a sanitary corridor sneaking off Clarence st. But from the . . . → Read More: Grandma’s – Cocktail Bar reveiw

How to make a traditional margarita ft Paul Mc Donald

Watch Paul Mc Donald make a traditional margarita, then copy the below instructions and make them for friends at home!

The traditional recipe is demonstrated here but add a dash of sugar syrup or your favorite juice for a less intense tequila bite.

Traditional Margarita recipe

40mls Tequila 20mls Cointreau 20mls lime juice Lime wheel Salt . . . → Read More: How to make a traditional margarita ft Paul Mc Donald

El Bulli cocktail bar review

Pisco Sour at El Bulli, Surry Hills

Arriving at the just opened new El Bulli bar and restaurant on Elizabeth St, corner of Goodlet St. Surry Hills, the hive of activity, live flamenco and Latino staff was immediately impressive yet comfortable and welcoming. We took a seat at the fantastic long organic style wood bar and took a minute to take it . . . → Read More: El Bulli cocktail bar review

Starfruit martini cocktail

Starfruit Martini cocktail

Finding cool exotic fruits at the market is always inspiring when it comes to cocktails. Starfruit with its subtle flavour and amazing shape is perfect to experiment with but be careful not to mask the subtle flavour of the starfruit with too many other ingredients.

Starfruit Martini

1/2 a fresh starfruit 40 mls vodka . . . → Read More: Starfruit martini cocktail

Darlie Laundromatic: mixed drink review

Darlie Laundromatic Darlinghurst

Popping in for D&D’s Beat Kitchen a vinyl only soiree, featuring wax hand picked by my good mates HAHA Troubadors Dean Dixon & Dave Fernandes, I was instantly impressed by this new Sydney small bar. The offer of $5 dollar Tsing Tao’s was to hard to pass up so we grabbed some tinnies and sat . . . → Read More: Darlie Laundromatic: mixed drink review

Cosmopolitan Recipe: Make your own at home

Cosmopolitans are a great easy cocktail for many reasons. Easy on the palate, a little sweet and a little sour, served short and strong or long and summery they fit into any occasion and before long the guys will be drinking them too!

Cosmopolitan

Below is a standard recipe for 2010′s Mobile Cocktail . . . → Read More: Cosmopolitan Recipe: Make your own at home

2010 twists the 1920s: Prohibition Cocktail List 1920s-1940s

2010 Favorites List

Orange Blossom – Gin and fresh OJ served martini style

Pink Lady

Pink Lady – Gin, Grenadine, lemon juice, egg white

Whiskey/Gin Sour – gin/whiskey/bourbon, lemon juice, sugar, egg white

Horse’s Neck – Gin, bourbon or whiskey, lemon rind, topped with ginger ale

Champagne Cocktail – sugar, bitters, . . . → Read More: 2010 twists the 1920s: Prohibition Cocktail List 1920s-1940s

Cocktail Gallery

Cosmo cheers @ Shangrila Buzo - Bombay dash Oyzo Cocktail bartender and guest Bittered Temple