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*Chef’s Kiss* Margaritas – Introducing the Famed Besos!

BESOS is the supremely slurp-worthy Margarita premix crafted to heavenly perfection by Mexican maestro, Chef Luis…


Champagne & French Fry Day: Top Notch Pairing

Here in NZ, chips, or French fries, are a real national treasure. To celebrate Champagne & French Fry Day we’ve paired…


Sparkling Red Sangria

Elevating the tasty, Spanish party punch that everyone knows and loves with a bit of Aussie sparkle. 


Tangelo Sour

This punchy delight has citrussy tang married beautifully with tasteful bitterness and a softly herbaceous lift from…


Nectarine Highball

You'll be transported straight to a summer meadow sipping this fresh and fruity tall cocktail.


Strawberry Negroni

Taking a time-tested fave and adding an in-season summery spin.


The Rhubarb Shakerato

With two equal-part ingredients both singing of kiwi smells and flavours, it's both refreshing and vibrant.


The Debutante

Smokey, spicy, dark chocolate-dipped cherries in a glass.


Orchard Quencher

This is a great long drink where the hero really is the vermouth.


The Harvard

The 'Harvard' is a child cocktail of the Manhattan, and works wonderfully to showcase the rich flavours of this…


Corpse Reviver #144

A riff on the '#2', this drink really showcases the herbaceous qualities of this vermouth.


144 Negroni

A supremely aromatic rendition of the classic bitter, herbaceous and endlessly sophisticated Negroni.


144 Martini

This is an equal parts gin and vermouth cocktail, meaning it transforms the traditionally bold and bracing Martini into…


Puneet of Ponsonby: We open a bottle of the Digby…

This stuff is the real deal, and I’m a man not easily swayed from my Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve. Chef offers me a…


Puneet of Ponsonby: In the Magnificent Dining Room of the Park Hyatt’s Splendid Onemata Restaurant

In front of me now I have the 2018 Stag’s Leap Hands of Time cabernet blend...Chef Rob chooses to pair this with…


NEW: Pentire Botanical Non-Alcoholic Spirits

We believe, this quality spirit substitute has cleverly found a way to communicate the intensity, complexity, or…


PX Manhattan – Cocktail Recipe

This PX Manhattan Cocktail is a wild twist on the classic recipe. Using the Pedro Ximénez Sherry (known simply as PX)…


London Calling – Cocktail Recipe

Our D&N Spirits Ambassador Jack has been playing with some very groovy sherry cocktail ideas. Here's how to make a…


Wave the Flag – it’s the 4th of July

When we think of the perfect 4th of July menu, there’s a few things that come to mind. Here’s some Dhall & Nash…


Wine Pairing Recipe! Braised Lamb & Pumpkin Risotto with De Martino Carmenere

Chef Yerko Negrete shows us how to make a hearty braised lamb & honeyed pumpkin risotto dish to pair perfectly with the…