Cocktail Essentials

For Margs, Martini's and every drink in between. These recipes are made for an at-home cocktail night, quick to make and taste like you know what you're doing.

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Make cocktails at home with confidence

Your foolproof guide to shaking, stirring and sipping like a pro (without having to be one). Inside, you'll find 68 road-tested recipes, created with two of Australia's top bartenders – Matt Stirling (Caretaker's Cottage) and Matt Linklater (Black Pearl). Find two-ingredient knockoffs, clever riffs on classics, big-big batch crowd-pleasers, weekend projects worth staying in for, and beyond.

And it's not just recipes: in true Dan's style, the book is packed with smart tips – from choosing the right gear and cracking cocktail lingo, to pairing drinks with food and pulling off simple garnish hacks. Available exclusively from Dan Murphy's.

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Top Cocktail Essentials for Parties

Whether you’re planning a casual dinner or a big celebration, we have a wide selection of cocktail essentials to choose from. Everything you need to host a perfect cocktail night - you have landed at the right spot! Spirits, mixers, syrups, bitters, garnishes, and many more - discover all the cocktail ingredients ready to get your party started.

From loading up your home bar to curating new cocktail recipes to wow your guests, we have all the good cocktail ingredients in place just for you. At Dan Murphy's, you will find all the cocktail essentials, whether you’re preparing a classic cocktail or experimenting with new flavours.