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Cocktail List

This is just an extract from our entire cocktail list, consisting of 93 cocktails.

shaken or stirred

Be different. Be daring. Try it bond style ‘shaken’ or traditional style ‘stirred’. However you like it, there’s one to suit every taste bud.

dirty martini
A larger shot of gordon’s gin, a dash of dry vermouth with the hint of olive juice garnished with three olives
classic martini
A stylish cocktail from the past which even today oozes class and distinction. Try it shaken or stirred, which ever suits your style. Served with a shot of bombay gin and a dash of dry vermouth garnished with either lemon or an olive
perfect martini
A touch of class using international award winning millers gin and noily pratt vermouth garnished with three olives
espresso martini
A martini with a kick shot of grey goose vodka, tia maria, kahlua, using Darwin’s very best espresso coffee
custard tart martini
This delicious martini created by one of our team tastes exactly like a custard tart using absolut vanilla vodka, egg advocaat, noily pratt; banana liqueur in a crushed biscuit rimmed glass. The only problem is you will want more
lemon meringue pie martini
This amazing martini was discovered by one of our team on a fun session while on a holiday interstate and we just had to include it. Using egg advocaat, absolute vanilla, lemon z, lillet blanc, egg white and finished with a sweet and sour mix
perfect pear martini
A perfect succulent mixture where we infuse wonderful fresh pears straight from the orchard, with absolut vanilla vodka, pear liqueur (from a pear orchard), grey goose pear vodka, lillet blanc and a touch of pear juice
pavlova martini
Now you can savour your favourite dessert, martini style. Try it and enjoy the wonderful sweet flavours of freshly infused kiwi fruit and strawberries with grey goose vodka and vanilla
vesper martini
A stylish martini created in deference to the beautiful double agent in Ian Fleming’s casino royale by james bond and featured in quantum of solace. With the taste of babicka vodka, gin and lillet blanc finished with an olive
 

this world

Let us tempt you with the worlds classic cocktails, made of the finest quality ingredients.

the side car
A famous cocktail served in Paris, so why not have a slice of Paris in Darwin, cocktail made from remy martin cognac, with a finish of cointreau, and fresh lemon juice and served in a sugar rimmed martini glass for sheer elegance
mint julep
Made famous at the Kentucky derby using the world’s best woodford bourbon, finished with fresh mint
manhattan
This cocktail hails from a New York Manhattan piano bar in the 1870’s served with makers mark bourbon, sweet vermouth and a dash of angostura bitters
singapore sling
Created in the renowned raffles hotel in singapore between 1910-1915. With the taste of cherry liqueur, cointreau, dom benedictine and topped with pineapple juice and angostura bitters
caipirinha
Taste the exotic national cocktail of Brazil made with the national spirit of Brazil “cachaca” (similar to white rum made from sugar cane), sugar syrup and lime.  Try the traditional version or a flavoured version such as: raspberry/lime, strawberry/lime, mango/lime, frangelico/lime
cosmopolitan
The creation of the cosmopolitan is widely disputed, however its origins lie in the usa and it was made famous in the 1970’s in san francisco. The cosmo has seen another surge of popularity recently due to the popular TV show and movie sex and the city
bella roma
If you are dreaming of Rome this will take you there. This is a blend of campari, paraiso lychee liqueur, cointreau and limoncello with fresh lychees, grapefruit and lemon juice
tom collins
Collins is a gin fizz in a glass. This is a classic cocktail, but why not try a flavoured collins - berry, guava, mango, lychee, vanilla and blood orange or pomegranate

heavenly

This list is for when you’re dreaming of it all. Luscious creamy flavours and the finest quality ingredients to satisfy your heavenly desires.

gigolo
For a brief italian romance try the fresh taste of tuaca and frangelico with a hint of lime finished with floating cream. Created by our team of mixoligists
sogni di nottee (dreams in the night)
The cocktail to dream away your night served with mozart white chocolate liqueur, honey liqueur,  tuaca and lavender liqueur and butterscotch schnapps finished with vanilla paste and fresh cream
brandy alexander
A cocktail created for the princess and viscount lascelles in London in 1922. Our version has brandy, mozart white chocolate liqueur and is finished with cream and nutmeg
mozart dreams
A divine symphony of flavours designed by our mixologists. Dark chocolate liqueur and cointreau, floated cream and shaved chocolate
strawberry sensation
The rich flavours of fresh strawberries, mozart dark chocolate liqueur and strawberry liqueur, drizzled with cream
SKYCITY mint biscuit
Created by one of our mixoligists, this cocktail is better than your favourite chocolate mint biscuit. A rich blend of crème de menthe, baileys, butterscotch schnapps, cream and chocolate
cioccolato o sesso
The timeless argument remains ‘is chocolate better than sex’? Decide for yourself with this pure indulgent fusion of mozart dark chocolate liqueur, honey liqueur, macadamia nut liqueur, chocolate chilli liqueur, a splash of mozart white chocolate liqueur and finished with a chocolate flake and macadamia encrusted glass. Designed by one of our chocoholic mixoligists

arafura tropics

Savour the sunshine and sublime ocean views with a cocktail that’s symbolic of a holiday in the tropics. Bikini not included.

mai tai
A classic tropical cocktail with a kick, the mai tai was said to be invented at the trader vic’s polynesian style in oakland, california in 1944. The word mai tai is a tahitian word for ‘good’. This is our sandbar version! Bacardi, dark rum, triple sec, amaretto, orange juice and pineapple juice
SKYCITY dream
Live the dream with our signature tropical cocktail, even if it only lasts till the bottom of the glass. A blend of vodka, orange, midori and mango, topped with a drizzle of grand marnier
daiquiris
There’s nothing quite like a refreshing daiquiri. Have an old favourite with strawberry or mango or try a different taste with new flavours such as nutty (frangelico), lychee or peach
lychee bliss
The sweet flavours of lychee with watermelon and cranberry, infused with cachaca, lime juice and water melon syrup
tiki stick
A delightful blend of bacardi rum, midori, vanilla, fresh pineapple and limes topped with ginger ale
sandbar colada
This is our signature sandbar version of the pina colada created by our mixologists. A tropical blend of rum, malibu fresh pineapple and coconut with the added freshness of blueberries
tropical lust @ the sandbar
If you have a lust for a refreshing troppo cocktail then this is for you! A wonderful blend of 42 below passion vodka, malibu, peach schnapps, fresh peach, mango, passion fruit, lime juice and pineapple finished with coconut cream and a drizzle of guava syrup

flirtatious

Sparkling cocktails will satisfy the inner flirt

classic
The classic champagne cocktail with a blend of sugar, grand marnier and dash of bitters
my prerogative
Chocolate? or champagne? Why decide between them when you can have both?
bellini
Created in Venice, Italy. Experience luxury with peach puree topped with champagne
rossini
If you love strawberries and champagne then this is the obvious choice with fresh muddled strawberries topped with champagne
flirtini
The champagne cocktail with a wink of the eye, cointreau, vodka, pineapple juice and topped with champagne
mimosa
A cocktail you’ll drink without realising it’s a cocktail, champagne and orange juice
wild thing
If you’re after something simple yet elegant try a beautiful tropical wild hibiscus with finlandia cranberry fused over a sugar cube with champagne

sassy

Cocktails that are a little off centre, yet oozing chic style and lots of class

garter belt
Patron café tequila coffee liqueur, white crème de cacao a dash starozlata honey liqueur and a splash of cream topped with espresso beans
hummingbird
Pure passion with tequila, passionfruit, watermelon and honey, to satisfy your desires
lush
A beautiful refreshing blend of frangelico, raspberries, blood orange juice and a splash of lemon juice in a tall thirst quenching lush cocktail
honeycomb
A sassy blend of havana rum, apple juice, honeydew melon, starozlata honey liqueur mixed together to create a fabulous scrumptious cocktail
da vinci code
The secret is out with this blend of appleton rum, frangelico, grand marnier, orange juice and fresh passion fruit pulp designed by our team
all about berry
A lavish berry blend of raspberries, blueberries infused with lime, cointreau, alize bleu, bacardi rum and apple juice designed by one of our mixologists
the flying yak
This drink will get you flying and give you wings. Put together by one of our team and if you like something a little different then we’re sure you will love it. A cool blend of Matilda Bay fat yak pale ale, 42 below passion fruit vodka, fresh passion fruit pulp topped with lemonade and lemon squash with a berocca (that’s right berocca) dropped in to charge the drink and get you flying. It tastes amazing and gets you going

South of Mexico

Cocktails with tangy freshness and zesty flavours originating from below the Mexican Border

classic frozen margarita
A splash of patron silver tequila, cointreau and a finish of sweet and sour served in a sea salt rimmed glass
flavoured frozen margarita
Be daring and try a margarita with a difference, flavours such as, strawberry, honeydew or pomegranate
chilli prada
Taste a cocktail with a chilli hit and prada style; served with sauza tres tequila, appleton rum, chilli infused sugar syrup, blood orange juice and garnished with fresh chilli
mojito
The cocktail with a mint finish, havana rum, lime wedges and mint leaves topped with soda. Or for something different try raspberry/mint or watermelon/mint
caprioska
A cocktail for the lovers of vodka. Below 42 vodka and lime or choose berry heaven (mixture raspberries, strawberries), kiwi or passionfruit
bloody cachaca
Our sandbar version of a bloody mary with a twist. Using cachaca (Brazilian spirit) which has a peppery taste, fresh lime, a hint or more of tabasco, worcestershire sauce finished with sea salt and cracked pepper
pasión en rocas
The sandbar mexican version of passion on the rocks created by our mixoligists, patron xo café tequila coffee liqueur and chocolate chilli liqueur over ice

sheer decadence

These cocktails will make you wonder “what if” with sheer romance and decadence you will surround yourself in luxury created by our experienced mixoligists.

il vostro squisito (you’re delicious)
If you think that ‘special someone’ is as delicious as this cocktail then go the whole way and let them know, we suggest you try the elegant flavours of French champagne topped with a frozen blend of zacapa xo rum, tuaca citrus and vanilla liqueur, lavender liqueur, egg white and manuka honey then finished with starozlata honey liqueur
flaming success
Create your own success with green chartreuse, bacardi, green fairy absinth, absolut vanilla vodka, little blanc, apple juice and finished with bulmer’s apple cider
billy g and the kakadu plums
Try this unique territorian cocktail created by our team using some unique products from the top end, johnny walker blue label scotch, macadamia nut liqueur, absolut vanilla vodka and infused with kakadu (billy goat) plum and ginger jam created by our mixologists
feeling rich golden margarita
A fusion of golden casa noble crystal tequila (double gold winner in world spirits competition), grand marnier, lemon z liqueur, lemon and lime marmalade and a splash of blood orange juice served in a sea salt rimmed glass
win win situation
The best way to share your good fortune with the people you like. This cocktail is a fusion of babicka wormwood (traditionally used in witches brews), vodka, parma pomegranate liqueur, paraiso lychee liqueur and fresh watermelon and topped with your choice of Mumm cordon rouge, Veuve clicquot champagne or Dom perignon. This cocktail is for six guests only
the admirals blood
Lord nelson, a revered admiral famous for his defeat of the combined spanish and french navy was preserved upon his death in a barrel filled with rum aboard his vessel. On the journey home thirsty jack tars (sailors) drilled a hole into the barrel and drank
its entire contents. In honor of lord nelson, our mixoligists have created this cocktail, containing the famed: pussers rum combined with chambord liqueur, grand marnier, the freshness of raspberries, strawberries and apple juice, lychee, kiwi and cranberry juice and finished with the finesse of mint leaves

ice t

Cocktails for the lovers of tea, these will leave you refreshed in the heat of the day or night.

long island iced tea
A favourite of many; bacardi, cointreau, wyborwa vodka, beefeater gin, patron silver tequila, a dash of lemon juice, and topped with coca cola
adam’s apple t
Iced tea with a difference, zen green tea, cranberry vodka, apple juice, lychee syrup, lemon and lime wedges
sandbar ice t
The fresh taste of jose cuervo, bacardi rum, midori, lime sugar syrup and float camomile tea with a dash of orange bitters
peachy tea
English breakfast tea infused with lime vodka, peach pieces and peach bitters

not a drop

Choose a non-alcoholic mocktail and keep people guessing and secretly wanting what you’ve got.

dig it
The refreshing mix of muddled watermelon and pineapple and topped with cranberry juice
do you lychee me
Muddled raspberries in lychee syrup with a splash of pineapple juice
ghetto blaster
Southern spices such as cajun, spicy bbq sauce and worcestershire sauce accompanied by tomato juice and a touch of lime juice to make your taste buds dance
purple potion
A rich and delicious mix of fresh milk, chocolate, strawberries and raspberries
mango tango
A wonderful blend of fresh mango, honey, cream vanilla and macadamia syrup
coral passion
A fantastic refreshing infusion of fresh muddled pineapple, passion fruit, guava and apple juice
ipanema
This is the ultimate thirst quencher! Freshly squeezed lime juice infused with brown sugar, mint leaves over crushed ice topped with dry ginger ale. Perfect to drink whilst listening to the band sing the famous song ‘the girl from Ipanema’ on a sunday afternoon ask them and see if they know it

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