If Christmas shopping is on the to-do list, say goodbye to endless scrolling and hello to the best present going round—the gift of gin from the good folk at Republic of Fremantle.
As if dining at this Freo haven or taking your nearest and dearest to distill their own gin wasn’t enough, these local legends are now slinging a banging new range of ready-to-pour premium bottled cocktails. The best part? They're delivering them straight to your door—so you can sip a zesty negroni spritz from the comfort of your couch.
Made locally, these tipples are a gift of pure love. Snap one up for an iconic Chrissy gift, or treat yourself to a bottle and transform your home into a place of festive spirit—one where you can whip up sophisticated spritzes, martinis and negronis in a matter of seconds.
Gimlet Nouveau
This contemporary take on the classic gimlet cocktail is pure sophistication in our eyes. Simply served straight up in a chilled cocktail coupe, the Gimlet Nouveau’s fresh lime citrus flavours lend themselves to a slow summer sip. House-made coriander seed cordial with notes of lemon myrtle and jasmine flower give this cocktail a delicate complexity that we're a teeny bit obsessed with. We told you—it’s oh-so fancy.
Negroni Spritz
The negroni is having a total comeback, and we’re here for it. This elevated Negroni Spritz is a lighter take on the classic with the perfect balance of bitter-sweet and refreshing notes. It’s like the classic full-bodied drink you know, with a twist to lighten the mood. Infused with fig leaves and notes of coconut and vanilla as well as a housemade charred grapefruit and orange cordial, it's the perfect choice for Christmas cocktail dates. Serve chilled in a wine glass over ice with a wedge of fresh grapefruit and you’ll be the star of the drinks show.
Freo 75 Spritz
Elegant, bright and fresh—this is the classic French 75 cocktail refashioned in an ode to everyone's beloved portside town. While lemon and champagne remain the centrepoint of the Freo 75 Spritz, you can expect Republic of Fremantle’s incredible Aromatic Gin to shine through with fresh citrus and florals. Shaking it up with a zingy combo of lemon verbena and lemon myrtle, this is summer in a bottle. Pro tip: you might want to consider gifting yourself a bottle first.
If the art of giving is something you can’t get enough of, head straight to the source and spend a leisurely afternoon at this chic lofty distillery for a few bevvies. Republic’s Gin School is an epic experience where you’ll get up close and cosy with the techniques of distilling, enjoy a G&T on arrival and take home your own 500ml bottle of custom-distilled gin. There's not one person in your life that does not deserve this, so grab a gift voucher and become the sure-fire favourite child this Christmas Day.
And when you’re looking to kick-back and get into the festive swing of things, a Sunday Spritz Session with your besties will have you feeling all sorts of fresh. Come celebrate summer with $15 spritz cocktails, complimentary tastings and vinyl tunes spinning long past dusk.
Plus, these delish bottled cocktails are making their way into shelves and cocktail menus at all great local bottle shops and bars as we speak, so keep those eyes peeled. Head to Republic of Fremantle to check out these delish offerings and as always keep supporting local this summer.
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