Summer in Melbourne pretty much screams for a crisp, gin-infused tipple, enjoyed in the sunshine, overlooking some water. And once again, local gin festival Juniperlooza is setting you up for success, taking over South Wharf's Boatbuilders Yard on Saturday, February 9, for its 2019 edition.
The gin-soaked revelry will be in full swing, with 21 boutique producers from both overseas and Australia gathering to show off their wares. Locals Cedar Fox, Ink Gin, 4 Pillars, Patient Wolf and Archie Rose have already been announced, as well as the UK's Chase Distillery. The folks at Strangelove will be heading up the party's tonic situation.
Gin-thusiasts will have the chance to meet the producers, sip G&Ts accented with carefully matched garnishes, and sample specialty gin cocktails from each brand. A series of Talk & Taste sessions will also be available to pre-book before the event.
Meanwhile, the Boatbuilders Yard kitchen will be supplying a parade of bites designed to be downed with a gin in hand, roving performance artists will be doing the rounds and the DJ tunes will be spinning right through the afternoon.
Early bird tickets ($39) to Juniperlooza are on sale from 10am, November 15 until November 30 or sold out. Then, $49 tickets will be available from December 1.