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If a cheeky ancient spirit wanted to unleash their signature beverage, how would they go about it? Mix up some rum cocktails? Corral a bunch of bands and DJs? Take over some bars and pubs?
In the case of Campari's new lip-smacking spirit Baron Samedi Spiced, all of the above proves true. To celebrate the launch of Baron Samedi Spiced — a Caribbean rum laced with spices such as vanilla, cacao, cinnamon and native Haitian spice Vetiver — the folklore villain is spreading his brand of mystery across Sydney and Melbourne. After all, you don't become a skull-faced underworld figure in Haitian Voodoo, leader of the Guédé, guardian of the afterlife (and general go-to dude whenever magic and death comes up) without causing a bit of mischief.
If you're in NSW, you have a few options, starting with Baron Samedi Haitian Nights at Taylor's Rooftop from June 8 to July 7. If Sunday hangouts and tunes by Sydney hip hop legend Joyride north of the bridge take your fancy, there will also be heap of fun stuff taking place at Manly Wharf Hotel and Daniel San throughout June and July.
Melburnians can head to Brunswick's Penny Black to get in on the action, with local band Dallas Frasca kicking things off with a live set on June 3. The venue will also offer nightly Baron Samedi drink specials until the end of July, as will Big Mouth St Kilda. So it's time to switch to rum for winter — it's one of the best ways to keep warm, after all.