It’s an upstairs bar that is tiny, but pack it with folks and it rocks. Great drinks, mixed by fun and friendly bartenders.
This bar is extra special for me because whenever I come to Queenstown I seem to end up making cocktails and last night was no exception. Aviation shooters, Blood Orange Bronx cocktails and many shots of vodka.
Great time had by all.
Searle Lane
No, not really. This is a post about Punch, the community liquor that really is quicker.
Last night at the house of one of the men credited with the lyrics for Eye of the Tiger, 42Below rocked out, with the second Cocktail World Cup Challenge, the 21st Century Punch contest. The Americans came away with a win, serving up their punch in hollowed out mangosteens, topped with a passionfruit vodka ‘cloud’
I’ve got a recipe coming, but you’ll have to come back for that.
42 AND CLOUDY
42BELOW Honey
42BELOW Passionfruit
Sazerac Rye
white rum
brandy
NZ Sauvignon Blanc
passionfruit juice
Sencha green tea
fresh passionfruit
water
luxardo cherries
Lemon Juice
Champagne to taste
Serve with Passionfruit balls.
Other highlights of the night were getting a drink made for by both Chris Hysted, Australian Bartender of the Year & Jim Meehan, American Bartender of the Year.
Challenge One is done and dusted, with teams mixing up a modern mocktail using fresh fruits, Monin syrups and juices. Team Australia came away with the win, with Chris Hysted managing to keep at least some of the drink in the glass and get it to Justin Mackenzie and get top scores.
Tonight they’ll ride to the Punch Party on Harley Davisons, like the rockstars they are.
Tucked away on Searle Lane in Queenstown, BarMuda is a great little venue with a long well stocked bar. Outside a wide open fireplace will keep you warm on the cold Queenstown nights. If you manage to stay all night, Joe’s Garage next door is the place to grad a Jester and a flat white.
Great apres bar.
Searle Lane Queenstown T: 64 3 442 7300
I’m sitting in the Koru Lounge waiting with anticipation for my flight to Queenstown and 42Below’s Cocktail World Cup. This once evry odd yearly event represents a pinnacle in bar tending & cocktail events worldwide. Where most events are held inside the darkened halls of the bar world, or in stuffy private clubs, Cocktail World Cup showcases the home of 42Below and challenges bartenders to compete, learn and experience the wonderful place that is New Zealand.
The Vodka Cocktail
Take 42 bartenders from right around the world, muddle gently until they’re all in Queenstown. Add one part amazing scenery, two parts adventure sports and a dash of the Rockstar lifestyle. Mix vigorously from Queenstown to Wellington and serve up with a massive fanfare on a production stage. This drink should be served with at least one Fergburger on the side.
I’ll be at Cocktail World Cup all week, seeing what these bartenders will bring to the glass is an exciting proposition and the team at 42 never fails to deliver an amazingly hospitable time. Look forward to a week of great content.
Oh, and I musn’t forget the cocktail you can drink…
True 42
Fill a Rocks glass with ice, and squeeze in 3 wedges of lime. Add one part of 42BELOW vodka, and stir well. Fill with ice again, and squeeze in more lime, and add remaining 42BELOW vodka. Stir well again, and serve.
Everyday Drinking 