Spritz is one of the most-ordered cocktails in Australia, but until now, there hasn’t been a local aperitivo. If you’re looking for a unique, quality, local aperitif alternative, you couldn’t get more local than Cape Byron Distillery, located in lush hills just above Byron Bay. With spring well and truly here, it’s perfect for golden hours and carefree clinks.
Inspired by Italy but made uniquely Australian, Sundrift blends zesty navel orange, juicy pink grapefruit, and the tart vibrancy of Davidson plum, a native rainforest fruit. The result is a refreshing, flavourful aperitif that gives the spritz a brighter local alternative.
‘Sundrift is Byron Bay in a glass, crafted with native botanicals from our rainforest home,’ says Eddie Brook, co-founder and CEO of Cape Byron Distillery. ‘For spritz lovers, it’s the brand this category has been waiting for. Brighter, fresher and uniquely Australian, Sundrift offers a better way to enjoy the world’s favourite serve.’
Brookie’s Sundrift Aperitivo is described as ‘a bright, citrus-forward aperitif made in Australia, perfectly crafted for a spritz. Using native botanicals with vibrant citrus and the tart depth of Davidson plum, Sundrift brings more flavour, more story, and a distinctly Australian perspective.’
How to enjoy
Pour 90 ml Prosecco, 60 ml Sundrift, 30 ml soda over ice with a fresh orange wedge. Simple, refreshing, and made for sharing.
The taste
- Bright and zesty citrus, balanced with native botanicals.
- Tart, refreshing depth from Davidson plum.
- Crisp finish with gentle bitterness.
Available now in a 700 ml bottle (RRP $47) or in a special bundle with Prosecco ($60) at www.capebyrondistillery.com.
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