Archie Rose Distilling Co is the Official Gin partner of the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras and Sydney WorldPride 2023, for next three years.The agreement follows the success of their inaugural partnership last year.

Taking place from 18 February – 6 March, culminating in the parade at the SCG on 6 March, Archie Rose has created two customised Bottled Cocktails celebrate this momentous occasion of diversity, featuring labels by LGBTQIA+ artist Claudia Chinyere Akole. Ms Akole will also create a limited-edition artwork to feature across the Archie Rose Tailored Spirits range.

The two Bottled Cocktails have been created by Archie Rose Creative Drinks Manager, Rocky Hair – including: the “Watermelon Riot”, a watermelon margarita inspired gimlet; and “Espress Yourself” a gin-based espresso martini.

With the aim of bringing the parade to life in ways beyond just the SCG, Archie Rose will also once again work with Mardi Gras to activate venue viewing events around Australia as well as delivering the customised Mardi Gras Bottled Cocktails for parties at home.

“As a diverse, inclusive Sydney brand and team we’re immensely proud to now be officially able to bring incredible, local gin to Mardi Gras and World Pride 2023 events and venues over the next three years,” says Archie Rose head of hospitality, Harriet Leigh.

“The Mardi Gras team, for the second year in a row have done an amazing job in adapting the event to suit the current situation so the LGBTQIA+ community can celebrate as they have done every year since 1978. As a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I personally cannot think of a more wonderful occasion after another tumultuous year, to raise a cocktail together with our colleagues, allies, friends and Sydneysiders.”

Archie Rose Watermelon Riot and Espress Yourself will be available via the www.archierose.com.au  and Archie Rose Bar & Cellar Door in Rosebery from early February. 

Watermelon Riot

Bottle size: 700ml

RRP: $69.99

ABV: 14%

Espress Yourself

Bottle size: 700ml

RRP: $69.99

ABV: 16.7%

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