Live from YCK Laneways present Front & Centre,

All this will take place open air in Barrack Street in the heart of the Sydney CBD,

A little bit shaken, a little bit stirred!

Ever wondered what goes into making your favourite spirits? Or looking to learn how to impress your friends with creating a cocktail at your next dinner party? Anybody and everybody is welcome to come along to our cocktail masterclass and meet some amazing female pioneers helping to shape the Australian craft distilling industry.

These women will talk all about what goes into making Australian craft spirits, the passion, drive, and innovation, as well as their career experiences. Bloodwood's Claire Van Vuuren will design a snack paired with the cocktails that you will create. All masterclasses will be hosted by Christina Butcher who is an industry drinks writer, and an advocate for women of Australian distilling.

Below is our line-up of speakers and the cocktails you will learn to create;

---- Women of Australian Distilling ----

Hosted by Christina Butcher | Mr & Mrs Romance @mrandmrsromance

Australian spirits supplied by Kathleen Davies | Nip of Courage @nipofcourage

Snacks supplied by Claire Van Vuuren | Bloodwood Newtown @bloodwoodntown

Session 1 – ‘Stir up a Gin Cocktail’ | Marrickville Martini

12pm to 1:30pm

Speakers:

Celia Wynne | Naught Distilling (VIC)
Gemma Duff | Poor Toms, (NSW)

Taste two delicious spirits from each of the distilleries then learn how to whip up into cocktail, called Marrickville Martini.

Session 2 – ‘Shake up a Vodka Cocktail’ | Aussie Cosmo

Saturday 27th of August 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Speakers:

Natalie Ng | Tilde ~Raw Vodka (NSW)
Ash Clinton | Grainshaker Vodka (VIC)

Taste two delicious vodkas from each of the distilleries then learn how to whip up into cocktail, called the Aussie Cosmo.

Session 3 – ‘Shake up a Gin Cocktail’ | Southside

Sunday 28th of August 12:00pm -1:30pm

Speakers:

Joey Tai | Anther Spirits (VIC)
Sarah Wallace | Animus Distillery (VIC)

Taste two delicious Gins from each of the distilleries then learn how to whip up into cocktail, called the Southside.

Session 4 – ‘Stir up a Whisky Cocktail’ | Boulevardier (Whisky Negroni)

Sunday 28th of August 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Speakers:

Lisa Truscott | Archie Rose Distilling Co. (NSW)
Carlie Dyer | Starward (VIC)

Taste two delicious Whiskies from each of the distilleries then learn how to whip up into cocktail, called the Boulevardier.

Events T&Cs

The event is 18 plus only - ID will be required on arrival
Due to the nature of the event - we sadly cannot accommodate for dietary requirements.
Please note the masterclasses will run with tables of 6, and should you purchase less than 6 tickets you may be seated next to guests that you don't know.
Please note that tickets purchased through the one transaction will be seated together. We cannot group other purchased tickets together after tickets have been purchased, so please purchase all tickets together.
The event is an outdoor event and will proceed unless deemed unsafe. We recommend bringing sunscreen and a hat for protection from the elements. In the event of rain wet weather cover will be provided for some areas of event.

This event is for adults only. In Australia it is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of, a person under the age of 18 years.

Supporting YCK Laneways, book now using the discount code TO2022. Includes FREE bacardi cocktail on roof top bar. Come to YCK stay and play - Live a little.