The Fine Zest

20/05/2023

Jindabyne! Bookings available for an at home cocktail masterclass, at a discounted price of $60 / person for 3 cocktails until June 1st!
Cocktail masterclasses include 3 cocktails, glassware, all utensils, an antipasto platter. We bring everything to you, all you need to do is gather your friends and give us a ring!
More info and booking: https://the-fine-zest.com/

03/03/2023

02/03/2023

Who has their ticket to come sip some delicious cocktails with canapés tomorrow? 🍸

To kick start our Savour weekend of food & wine, we have organised a special treat. Our cocktail evening featuring Collie Colombine from The Fine Zest & Sebastian from Wildbrumby Distillery will celebrated the tastes of the mountains.

Enjoy roving canapés featuring local produce, demonstrations by Collie on tricks to making the perfect cocktail including one featuring Wildbrumby Distillery who will be showcasing their award-winning products on the evening along with entertainment by popular Jindabyne singing group, Cool Change.

Meet Columbine Courouble - The Fine Zest
“The Fine Zest” was created in 2021 by Columbine Courouble, experienced mixologist. Collie has spent many years working behind the bar at a historic 5 star hotel in Canberra, before joining the local forces with Underground Spirits, gin & vodka distillery, as a brand ambassador. Her passion for sharing the knowledge behind mixology & gin making began there.

Chasing the snow & the mountain life, Collie moved to the Snowy Mountains in June 2021 & has been here ever since, working as an outdoor guide & shaking cocktails. Who said mountain biking & mixology don’t mix?

“The Fine Zest” aims at bringing quality beverages to enhance your event, creating a unique experience, with some tricks like our bubble smoke gun, flaming drinks & wonderful garnishes.

Meet Sebastian Druege - Wildbrumby Distillery
Sebastian Druege is a highly experienced Chef & Pastry Chef, having trained & worked in both Germany and America in fine dining. In 2013, Sebastian joined Wildbrumby Distillery where he is now the Distiller, overseeing production & product development.

His dedication to excellence has been demonstrated through his successful completion of the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Wine and Level 2 Spirits with distinction. Sebastian is passionate about creating unique & quality products, & is always looking for new ways to expand & develop his craft.

Meet Cool Change
Tracy, Roz, Erin and Sue make up the Jindabyne group, Cool Change. They make music in the mountains. Their gigs are full of love, laughter & of course great music. They do love harmonies.

COCKTAILS & CANAPÉS EVENING
TIME: 6.30pm – late
DATE: Friday 3rd March 2023
COST: $95.00 per person.
LOCATION: Cuisine Restaurant
TICKET INCLUDED: a selection of roving canapés, 1 x cocktail & a glass of wine/beer along with entertainment.

https://www.lakecrackenback.com.au/event/cocktails-and-canapes/

Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa would like to thank Tourism Snowy Mountains for their contribution to the success of this event, by way of the Event Promotion & Marketing Funding grant.

20/02/2023

Cocktail Masterclass with Collie from The Fine Zest at Elsewhere Jindabyne
Ticket bookings only,
Limited tickets to ensure an intimate and enjoyable experience
Price Includes three unique cocktails taught by the Fine Zest, Made & Drunk by yourself
A selection of Asian Style Canada's
A fun and tasty evening out in a relaxing setting
430pm-630pm this SATURDAY 26/02
Book online only! https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=169205&restref=169205&experienceId=138297&fbclid=IwAR3TP-3-wOI6TySodlkQX3G5jMgG0PcALc2GR-qCz791sFF3VGUnwyn6LoY

16/02/2023

Grab a seat and enjoy a series of masterclasses and demonstrations, giving you tips and hints to take home. These interactive masterclasses are not to be missed!

11.30am & 2.00pm - Mixology Masterclass Hosted by Collie of The Fine Zest

Learn how to shake, strain and stir your very own cocktails with Collie from The Fine Zest, incorporating wonderful local liquors! Dive into the world of spirits to discover bartending tips & tricks and what goes on behind the making of gin.

DURATION – approx. 60 minutes
COST – $65.00 per person
TIME - 11:30am and 2:00pm
DAY - Saturday 4th March, 2023

BOOK NOW - https://www.lakecrackenback.com.au/event/savour-masterclasses-3/


Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa would like to thank Tourism Snowy Mountains for their contribution to the success of this event, by way of the Event Promotion & Marketing Funding grant.

28/10/2022

28/10/2022

About last night… cocktail cruise!

09/09/2022

Backcountry cocktails! ❄️
What makes a drink extra special is the environment and the occasion. This week we went on an overnight trip to Mt Twynam - and despite being very limited in weight I couldn’t help myself but to bring a delicious cocktail to enjoy with a game of Uno in our snow made kitchen overlooking Guthega and the Snowy River. Extra spicy, we chilled it further with a snow shovel made ice cube!
“The kicker” 🌶
45mL Shiraz & Tasmanian pepper berries gin
20mL devil tongue chilli schnapps
10mL sweet vermouth
5mL gingerbread syrup
Shaken on snow, served in your favourite camp cup 😉

14/08/2022

Are you cocktail ready for spring?? 🌸

Get back in the swing of shaking and mixing NOW so that when the sun starts to shine you shall be delivering your BEST COCKTAILS!

Spend Sunday afternoon with Underground Spirits and Collie from The Fine Zest, who shall take you through an array of mixology tips & tricks - all beautifully displayed in three delicious Underground Spirits Cocktails!

Sit at Side Bar (Pop Up Bar) with your friends, cocktails and a delicious platter from Walt & Burley to eat too!

Book now, tickets limited!
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-fine-zest-x-underground-spirits-cocktail-masterclass-side-bar-tickets-396585918157

03/08/2022

Cocktail Masterclass with The Fine Zest this Friday 5th August
🎉🍸🍹🥟💜💚💛

Awesome night out with Three unique cocktails,
A selection of asian style canapes !!

Cospomolitan-
Underground Spirits Vodka, Cointreau, pomegranate juice, lime juice, kaffir lime leaf

Ruby Negroni-
Wildbrumby Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Pampelle Pink Grapefruit Aperitif, Orange bitters, flamed orange peel

Aunt Ginger-
Big River Cinnamon Gin, ginger wine, pear juice

Paired with:

Crispy Crab Jalapeno Poppers
Chicken Satay Naan bites
Pumpkin Gyozas
Vegetable Spring Rolls
😋

Book on Opentable under 5th August Experiences

01/08/2022

Feeling like cocktails? Come and learn how to make your own with us!
2 dates, BOOK NOW 🍸

🍋 Friday 05/08 4.30pm to 6.30pm at Elsewhere Jindabyne
https://www.facebook.com/events/5261561993934725/?ref=newsfeed

🍋 Saturday 06/08 4pm to 6pm at Sponars Chalet
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-fine-zest-x-sponars-cocktail-masterclass-tickets-383191916337

When life gives you lemons... make cocktails ;)

19/07/2022

IT'S THIS SATURDAY! 🍸

Cocktail masterclass at Sponars Chalet from 4pm to 6pm

BOOK TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-fine-zest-x-sponars-cocktail-masterclass-tickets-382770626247?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&keep_tld=1

Join us for a fun filled cocktail masterclass where you'll learn all about tips & tricks of mixology, shake and drink your very own 3 cocktails! while feasting on a delicious antipasto platter 🤤

The Fine Zest x Sponars Cocktail Masterclass

29/06/2022

All the tastes and colours, pick your poison and book a cocktail masterclass!
More info on our website: https://the-fine-zest.com/cocktail-masterclasses/

27/06/2022

Come make a martini and other signature cocktails at Yazzbar this Saturday! 🍸

Have you always wanted to know how to make the perfect gin martini but were too afraid to give it a shake? Or a stir, if the lemon twist fits. Or do you want to make your own Christmas ceramic baubles for Christmas this year?

This weekend is a weekend of the Three C’s - Cocktails, Crafts and the Crossbenchers 🍸

Head over to our Facebook Events page or our website and check out our Cocktail masterclass with The Fine Zest, our Xmas in July ceramics art class with Arts Health Business and stick around to hear some cool tunes from The Crossbenchers

It’s shaping up to be a classic weekend 🔥

14/06/2022

06/04/2022

Thanks Yazzbar it was a very fun evening! 🍸

30/03/2022

Have you booked your ticket for our cocktail class with The Fine Zest this Thursday night?

Not only will you get to learn how to make amazing cocktails with your very own Cocktail Master, but you get to drink them, have such fun with friends and Chef Simon has put together some divine food pairings to match ❤️‍🔥

Kafir Cosmo

Prawn, cous cous crumbed with lime leaf lime zest and chilli and coriander

Aunt Ginger

Pancotta with pear jelly and crystallised ginger sable

Ruby Negroni

Tea Smoked salmon, potato rosti with grapefruit aioli

We’re so excited! Call Deb to book your limited ticket now 0434 105 119 $100pp

https://fb.me/e/1P1sviNIi

09/02/2022

31/01/2022

.colombine working her magic - is now taking bookings for Bespoke cocktail masterclasses and events. I can definitely vouch for the Ruby Negroni, The Gindabyne and the Mojito Gojito 👏

30/01/2022

Private 18th bday party at Yazzbar for the wonderful Lilly 😃 all in good spirit! 🍸

26/10/2021

02/05/2021

Cocktail created for a latin american dinner, inspired by latin flavours! Passionfruit, tequila, banana.

🍌 "El agua de pasión" 🍌
30mL El Jimador tequila
15mL blue curacao
20mL Passoa
1/2 banana
Blend all ingredients with a few ice cubes. Add more ice cubes if you want it thicker - best to start with less ice cubes and add more if needed
Garnish with half a passionfruit floating on top
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27/04/2021

A refreshing cocktail on a bed of flowers and chocolates, special treat for a special one.

🌹 "The Rosie" 🌹
45mL Belvedere Vodka Cytrus
15mL Aperol
5mL Monin Rose Syrup
30mL ruby red grapefruit juice
2 slices of cucumber, muddled
Garnish: grapefruit peel & edible flower
Start by muddling your cucumber slices, add all ingredients and shake shake shake!
Double strain in chilled martini glass.

Enjoy with your loved one ❤️

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21/04/2021

The art of mixology doesn't stop at mixing drinks. It's amazing to create tailored cocktails like this one, putting the imagination to the service of a thematic, thinking out of the box and borrowing from other crafts to engineer the garnishes & presentation, thus creating a whole story in a drink!
This cocktail "The love potion" was served on Valentines Day, served by a costumed witch from a cauldron placed on a bed of dry ice. Quite a show! 🧙‍♀️

20/04/2021

A twist on my favourite classic: the negroni.
Replacing the Campari or bitter aperitif by the Pampelle ruby red grapefruit aperitif really brings a sweet bitterness which makes it much smoother on the palate. Negroni is one of those drinks which is either loved or hated; over the years I've seen many grimace when tasting the exquisite & harsh bitterness of this classic drink. When running events, I like to offer drinks which will satisfy most palates, and this one ticks both cases, bitter and sweet!

Recipe below ⬇️

Ruby Red Grapefruit Negroni
30ml dry gin
30ml sweet vermouth
30ml Pampelle ruby red grapefruit aperitif
1 dash orange bitters
Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Strain over ice cubes or ice sphere in old fashioned glass.
Garnish with a grapefruit peel

19/04/2021

"Back to the roots"
This cocktail was elaborated for a family event, mixed with homemade & homegrown products, and based on the ancestor of my favourite spirit: the Jonge Genever, predecessor to the much more well known London Dry Gin. It was a special occasion and I rarely get to go back home in France; I wanted this drink to represent this idea of coming back to the roots of the things I cherish in life: family, fresh food, and of course gin!

Recipe below ⬇️
30mL Bokma Jonge Genever
15mL creme de framboise (homemade raspberry liqueur)
15mL vin de pecher (wine infused with young peach tree leaves from the garden)
8mL lemongrass syrup
30mL Jasmine green tea
Shake with ice and double strain in a chilled wine glass.
Garnish with a raspberry and a slice of peach from the garden.

Mixologist Colombine Courouble

17/04/2021

⚪️ Light ⚪️
Twist on The White Lady cocktail offered to Hercule Poirot in "Evil Under The Sun"
30mL Underground Spirits Signature Gin
20mL Cointreau
15mL Lemon juice
5mL Homemade mint syrup
30mL Aquafaba
Shaken, garnish with an orange peel

📸 .au

17/04/2021

⚫️ Shadow ⚫️
Inspired by James Bond's fav: the Vesper Martini
30mL Underground Spirits Signature Gin
15mL Underground Spirits Vodka
7mL Lillet Blanc
Few drops of squid ink.. shaken not stirred!
Garnish with a lemon peel

📸 .au

17/04/2021

Black & White themed cocktails for the launch of the "SPY" exhibition at the National Archives in Canberra. Naturally, both cocktails were created along the theme of spies!

⚫️ Shadow ⚫️
Inspired by James Bond's fav: the Vesper Martini
30mL Underground Spirits Signature Gin
15mL Underground Spirits Vodka
7mL Lillet Blanc
Few drops of squid ink.. shaken not stirred!
Garnish with a lemon peel

⚪️ Light ⚪️
Twist on The White Lady offered to Hercule Poirot in "Evil Under The Sun"
30mL Underground Spirits Signature Gin
20mL Cointreau
15mL Lemon juice
5mL Homemade mint syrup
30mL Aquafaba
Shaken, garnish with an orange peel

📸 Luminous Studio

30/11/2020

Come join us for an unusual Christmas ornament workshop with delicious cocktails at POP Canberra ! Event happening Thurs 10/12, Sat 12/12, Fri 18/12 - link to book here: https://classbento.com.au/ordinary-ornaments-a-christmas-craft-workshop-canberra

I’ll be serving my fav Christmas cocktail “Swinging on a Star” with Underground Spirits Shiraz gin, maraschino liqueur, cherry juice, mint, star anise 🍸
“Would you like to swing on a star...carry moonbeams home in a jar”

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