Tomorrow is World Gin Day, and Qantas is getting into the spirit of the spirit with a special cocktail created for the occasion and served in selected international lounges.
Christened the ‘Arch Angel’ and designed by the Rockpool team who also develop the Qantas First Lounge seasonal menus, the tailor-made tipple is built around the Australian-distilled Four Pillars Gin.
Haven't tried Four Pillars yet? You're in for a treat. It's crafted from native Australian botanicals including Tasmanian pepperberry, lemon myrtle, lavender and angelica root, plus organic oranges and finger limes.
That's balanced out with Asian spices, cinnamon, star anise, cardamom and coriander seeds, and of course juniper berries to underscore gin's signature taste.
To create the Arch Angel you add Aperol, Peychaud's Bitters and sparkling water, plus a twist of lemon for a refreshing citrus hit and you've got the perfect apéritif.
You’ll be able to enjoy the Arch Angel from June 12 through to June 18 at Qantas’ Sydney, Melbourne and Los Angeles first class lounges, along with the Qantas Hong Kong and Singapore lounges.
From the entire AusBT team, cheers!
Also read: Qantas First Lounge: behind the wine list
Follow Australian Business Traveller on Twitter: we’re @AusBT
Chris is a a former contributor to Executive Traveller.
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
19 Mar 2014
Total posts 567
Didn't expect to see such a comprehensive Gin review on a travel site! Well played Chris!
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
29 Nov 2013
Total posts 475
Tried Four Pillars in the QF First Lounge in LAX in January at the behest of the lovely bar tender - amazing gin - head and shoulders above Bombay or Tanq 10.
Be nice to see it offered in the domestic biz lounges...hint hint dear Qantas!
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
19 Mar 2014
Total posts 567
I'm glad it's head and shoulders above bombay! That stuff is the proverbial cats p....
12 Jun 2013
Total posts 732
Bottom story of the day?
30 Aug 2011
Total posts 7
You can never have enough articles on Gin. :-) Excellent work Chris.
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
29 May 2013
Total posts 45
Well done, Chris! Also, excellent to see the promotion of a local Gin!
12 Feb 2014
Total posts 229
Speaking of local product, I'll plug West Wind gin from Gidgeganup in WA. Would make a superb addition to the Qantas lounge offering.
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
08 May 2014
Total posts 48
Four Pillars is about $75-$80 a bottle, roughly the same price as Tanqueray Number 10, but I find it much nicer!
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
21 Aug 2014
Total posts 501
Well I am under-age to drink, but well I am gonna go out there with some ideas on what people like.
Hi Guest, join in the discussion on Qantas creates special cocktail to celebrate World Gin Day