Johnny's Green Room 'Sicilia' Cocktail Menu Launch

Overview

It felt like half of Melbourne was basking in Southern Italy's sun during our chilly winter months. But for those of us not so lucky, there's still a chance to get a taste of Sicily from the sun-drenched surrounds of Johnny Green Room's Carlton rooftop. Following a recent refresh and just in time for summer, the team behind this Euro-inspired hotspot is ready to reveal 'Sicilia,' a brand-new cocktail menu hitting the bar from Monday, December 1.

And for those keen to sample these tempting concoctions straight away, you might just get one for free. To celebrate the launch, Johnny's is giving away cocktails from 5pm on Thursday, December 4, with the first 150 guests in line receiving a complimentary drink card. With six new cocktails added to the menu for the season, you'll be living la bella vita before you know it.

For instance, the Quello Tropicale offers a Sicilian twist on a piña colada, while the Sgroppino Del Mese, featuring a scoop of seasonal Pidapipo sorbet, is made for keeping cool on the terazza. Alongside a refreshing spiked iced tea, a fig leaf negroni, a peach wine cooler and the much-requested return of Johnny's Hugo spritz, the new menu also includes a babychino shot, with the bar remaining deviously tight-lipped about what guests can expect.

Reflecting the changing seasons, a selection of Sicilian-inspired dishes will heighten your next aperitivo session even further. Guided by culinary director Karen Martini, guests will encounter piccoli piatti like tuna crudo and zucchini fritte alongside a pair of pizzas: marinara with mini burrata, and pear with gorgonzola. Plus, cherry panna cotta and pistachio cannoli deliver a sweet finish that might just soothe your sorrow about a missed Italian adventure.