Keeping it classy this weekend? Looking for the best cocktails in Newcastle?
From classics to something a little different we’ve got a list to get you started on your cocktail journey in Newcastle
Check out 5 that we think make the grade and hit our Facebook page to tell us where you like to go for cocktails in Newcastle.
The Bloody Mary at Basement on Market St
Whether you kick start with a Bloody Mary or you just add it to the lineup of flavours to enjoy, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more delectable version of this classic invented by French bartender Fernand Petiot 1921. It’s got all the right moves in all the right places.
The Gin Fizz at Queen’s Wharf Hotel
It’s their cocktail of the Month (February ) and because gin is the new vodka, we know you’re gonna love this one. Gin, Watermelon liquor, ginger ale and muddled lime cubes. They say you’ll feel like you’re kicking back in Bali at a swim-up bar.
The Mango Weis at Milky Lane
What started out as a one-off special is now a permanent fixture on the Milky Lane drinks menu in Newcastle. The Mango Weis cocktail is a combo of 42 Below vodka, mango, vanilla layered with cream. And with the hot summer days we’ve been experiencing recently we think you owe it to yourself.
The Mint Julep at Coal & Cedar
It’s a classic, but when it’s done this well why do you need to reinvent the wheel. This bourbon cocktail another contender for a hot balmy evening in Newcastle and you know it’s going down like a dream when you pull up a seat in Newcastle’s original speakeasy.
The Espresso Martini at 5 Sawyers
5 Sawyers have really staked their claim at the home of the best espresso martinis in Newcastle… And for good reason too. This is another classic on the list, but you’ll have to try one for yourself to find out why they’re the kings of the adult pick me up beverage of choice.
