A Sydney world-class mixologist will serve up the perfect celebration for British Airways in the form of an exclusive cocktail – Antipodes.
It’s a case of one historical event marking another, as for the first time in Australia, a high-flying Sydney bartender will have one their creations served in British Airways’ First class cabin.
Tim Philips, of Bulletin Place in Sydney, stirred the judges as he triumphed in a cocktail competition with a difference and provided the perfect garnish to the airline’s celebrations to mark 80 years of flying to Australia.
The British flag carrier had tasked Sydney’s finest mixologists to create a 1930s-inspired cocktail – the decade in which the first passenger flight from the UK to Australia departed operated by British Airways predecessor Imperial Airlines – and should take inspiration from British and Australian culture and ingredients.
Tim Philips, of Bulletin Place in Sydney.
The winning drink comprises of Tanqueray No. 10, Fino Sherry, Verjuice, Chamomile, and Bitter Lemon and “is inspired by what was popular and abundant in Britain in the 1930’s. These ingredients are making a renaissance in cocktail culture today,” Philips said.
“Gin has long been championed in British culture and has certainly been rising in popularity in Australia over recent years. The Antipodes Cocktail aims to bring together all these elements in a contemporary, simple, elegant and refreshing way.”
Tim Philips, of Bulletin Place
The newest feature in First will be available on board British Airways’ Sydney-Singapore route from July 1, 2015.
“This drink is completely bespoke to British Airways and thanks to Tim’s impeccable talent, has been crafted to meet the standards of our First cabin, where sophisticated and contemporary British design meets impeccable service, exquisite food and wine, and true attention to detail.”
Nicole Backo, Regional General Manager of British Airways, Australia
Eighty years on from that first passenger flight, British Airways now operates daily flights between London and Sydney, continuing to fly the established ‘Kangaroo Route’ via Singapore just as the original route did.
Antipodes Cocktail
Ingredients
- 20ml Tanqueray 10
- 20ml Tio Pepe Fino Sherry
- 20ml Verjuice
- 60ml Schweppes Bitter Lemon
- Chamomile Tea Bag
- Chamomile Tincture
- Lemon Wheel (Garnish)
Method
- Take Chamomile tea bag and place into bottom of glass. Leave lemon wheel attached outside of glass
- Add contents of Tanqueray 10, Fino Sherry and Verjuice to glass
- Add lots of ice to glass
- Top with Schweppes Bitter Lemon
- Garnish with 2-3 pumps of Chamomile tincture
- Pull lemon wheel gently to mix and enjoy!