Pastry Chef Andy Bowdy Has Whipped Up Boozy Hot Cross Buns with Starward Whisky and Ace Hotel Sydney
Rich in whisky and citrus notes, these limited-run buns are available for four days only this Easter.
Beloved Sydney-based pastry chef Andy Bowdy is no stranger to big and bold flavours, with his imaginative cakes and desserts earning him a stellar reputation both in the culinary world and with online onlookers. With a host of standout collaborations under his belt, his latest arrives just in time for Easter, as he's teamed up with local whisky distillery Starward on a boozy holiday treat.
For four days only, the boutique surrounds of Ace Hotel Sydney will play host to an adults-only experience that sees Andy's exclusive hot cross buns elevated with a citrus and whisky twist. Available only at Good Chemistry – Ace Hotel Sydney's laneway cafe – getting your hands on one is bound to make your Easter celebration even better.
Bowdy has cooked up these limited-edition hot cross buns by soaking top-quality fruit in Starward Two-Fold Wheat and Single Malt Whisky. Baked to perfection, they make an outstanding pairing with another Starward tipple – the (New) Old Fashioned – a thoughtfully infused blend of whisky, orange bitters, and wattleseed and demerara syrup.
"At Starward, we have always hung our hats on creating an accessible and versatile whisky for everyone, and this collaboration does exactly that. When fluffy hot cross buns meet our fruit-forward, Australian-made whisky, it's an unexpected match made in heaven. But this is what gets us out of bed every morning, pushing the boundaries of flavour to create something truly magical," says Dave Vitale, founder of Starward Whisky.
The luxe location for this special event is no coincidence, with Bowdy serving as the current pastry chef at the Ace Hotel's rooftop restaurant, Kiln. While he famously never intended to become a pastry chef, it's safe to say he's made a good go of it.
Available from Wednesday, April 16–Saturday, April 19, Bowdy's limited-run hot cross buns will be served at Good Chemistry from 7am until sold out. Take home a pack, eat in with a coffee, or enjoy with something stronger. If you're keen to sample Starward's wares, purchasing two or more buns comes with a voucher for a complimentary (New) Old Fashioned cocktail at Ace Hotel's Lobby Bar. Level up to six buns to redeem a complimentary 500ml bottle of the (New) Old Fashioned from Starward's website.
Starward Whisky and Andy Bowdy's hot cross buns are available from Wednesday, April 16–Saturday, April 19 at Ace Hotel Sydney, 47-53 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney. Head to the website for more information.
Images: Jiwon Kim.
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