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Australia has gone from 10 distilleries to over 600 in 10 years – it’s an exciting time for the Australian gin industry so be sure to search for your nearest distillery and raise a glass with them today.

Mmmmm, beer! Celebrate the cold, crisp lager with, well, a cold crisp lager.

Celebrate the life and poetry of the national bard of Scotland, Robert Burns. Enjoy haggis, neeps (turnips) and tatties (potatoes) and of course the water of life itself, whisky. Most importantly though enjoy some brilliant Scottish poetry.

Wine has a history worth celebrating, and that’s what this day is about. Some of our local wine regions really need our support right now, so you could take this opportunity to champion our Aussie winemakers and encourage consumers to get behind them.

The humble margarita is one of the world’s most loved tequila cocktails, consumed by millions each year – it only makes sense there is a day to honour it. Stock up on limes and salt, and entice your guests with this February fiesta.

Celebrating the Margarita on International Margarita Day (and some recipes to enjoy)

It’s your day bartenders! The time to celebrate each other – your peers, your mentors, your industry – and all the good things you bring to the world. The innovation, creativity and passion of mixologists past, present and future is definitely worth celebrating. Mark the day by trying something new or unusual and flex your skills.

Some consumers hear the word absinthe and shudder, likely because they haven’t explored the possibilities of the strong spirit. Take this as your chance to change that by getting creative with cocktails, mixers, or even the traditional absinthe drinking method.

It’s a dram good time to celebrate all things whisk(e)y. In such a huge and vibrant category, this day is best celebrated by helping consumers navigate the range of whisk(e)y products behind the bar and discover a new favourite tipple. Sláinte!