Reinforcing its reputation as one of the most cutting edge cocktail bars in the Southern Hemisphere, Zeta Bar has an eclectic selection of innovative new cocktails on its menu.

 

Mixologist and international bar consultant Grant Collins continues to pioneer the most prominent global bar trends. Collins’ latest quirky and interactive cocktails at Zeta are inspired by market fresh ingredients, quality spirits and progressive interpretations on timeless classics.

 

Introducing Zeta Bar’s new cocktail creations for summer/autumn 2012; Gunpowder Plot, Champagne & Strawberry Martini, DIY Old Fashioned, Apple Absinth Nitro Punch and Very British G&T.

 

Gunpowder Plot

Inspired by Guy Fawkes and the infamous "Gunpowder Plot", this autumnal cocktail is made with Gunpowder tea infused gin, shaken energetically with fernet branca, spiced & gunpowder syrup and dandelion & burdock bitters. Served straight up in a vintage martini glass encased within a smoking cloche, a mound of smoking gunpowder twigs and oak scented fog.

 

Champagne & Strawberry Martini

A simplistic yet exquisite summer fusion of Belvedere vodka, well shaken with crème de fraise, strawberry puree and fresh citrus. Served straight up in a martini glass with champagne emulsion and candied strawberry.

 

DIY Old Fashioned

Break in case of emergency! This innovative take on a cocktail classic has a large measure of Buffalo Trace Bourbon encased within a triple frozen "ice egg". Crack ice with miniature hammer, tweak and imbibe to you palates delight, with Bourbon, Orange & Angostura bitters, Cherry Juice and and fresh cherries. Served on a platter (available April/May 2012…more DIY cocktails to follow in Summer `12)

 

Apple Absinth Nitro Punch

This crisp and thirst quenching cocktail, designed to share, has apple cider mixed with absinth, elderflower and fresh pressed apple juice with a generous serve of Belvedere Citrus Vodka. Served in a smoking punch bowl for 3-4 people and spiked with LN2.

 

Very British G&T

Catch the end of summer with this timeless classic. Bulldog gin and house made tonic built over fresh chipped ice with a spike of “bobs tonic bitters” and a float of Pimms. Served long in a jam jar and garnished with fresh rosemary and cucumber, a twist of black pepper and vintage stripped straw.

 

Collins’ craft mirrors that of progressive chefs such as Feran Adria, Thomas Keller & Heston Blumenthal and is evident throughout his continually evolving cocktail list. Guests can expect the unexpected with deconstructed classics, edible creations and liquid nitrogen infusions. Whether trying something new or opting for a cocktail classic, guests can enjoy premium cocktails mixed by Sydney’s most accomplished bartenders.

 

Zeta changed the face of Sydney’s bar culture when it launched as part of Hilton Sydney in 2005. Today, Zeta has won 20 awards year on year for its bartenders, playful drinks, cocktail classics and seasonal, trend setting concepts making it one of the most decorated bars in Australian cocktail bar history.

 

Access to Zeta is via glass elevator at the Hilton Sydney entrance on George Street. Stylish, sleek and sophisticated, Zeta boasts an outdoor terrace overlooking the iconic Queen Victoria Building. A VIP lounge and a selection of private booths and breakout areas underline Zeta as the CBD cocktail bar to be seen in.

Zeta Bar, Hilton Sydney, Level 4, 488 George Street, Sydney, 2000, Australia

T: 02 9265 6070 / E: drink@zetabar.com.au / w: www.zetabar.com.au

Facebook: www.facebook.com/zetabarsydney

Notes to Editor:

Hall of Fame

BAR OF THE YEAR

(Five consecutive award wins), HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, 2007-2011

ZETA BAR NAMED IN 2010 BEST 50 BARS IN THE WORLD

Drinks International Magazine, 2010

 

BAR TEAM OF THE YEAR

ALIA Awards 2009

 

BEST BAR PRESENTATION & SERVICE IN AUSTRALIA

National AHA Awards, 2008

 

COCKTAIL BAR OF THE YEAR

National AHA Awards, 2008

 

Bar Team Member of the Year

HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence 2007

 

About Hilton Sydney

Aspire to Hilton Sydney…centrally located in Sydney CBD close to shopping and entertainment, Hilton Sydney offers 577 luxury accommodation rooms and suites plus four dedicated levels of conference and events space catering up to 3000 delegates. The hotel also features Luke Mangan’s renowned restaurant glass brasserie, the stylish and award-winning Zeta Bar, iconic Marble Bar and LivingWell Premier Health Club and Day Spa.

 

About Hilton Hotels & Resorts

One of the most recognized names in the industry, Hilton Hotels & Resorts stands as the stylish, forward thinking global leader in hospitality. From inaugural balls and Hollywood award galas to business events and days to remember, Hilton is where the world makes history, closes the deal, toasts special occasions and gets away from it all. The flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide continues to build upon its legacy of innovation by developing products and services to meet the needs of tomorrow's savvy global travelers while more than 144,000 Team Members shape experiences in which every guest feels cared for, valued and respected. Today, the Hilton Hotels & Resorts portfolio includes more than 540 hotels in 78 countries and the brand remains synonymous with "hotel."

 

Access the latest Hilton news at www.hiltonglobalmediacenter.com or begin your journey at www.hilton.com. Social media users can engage with Hilton at

www.twitter.com/hiltononline, www.facebook.com/hilton and www.youtube.com/hilton.

 

Hilton Hotels & Resorts is one of Hilton Worldwide’s ten market-leading brands. 

 

About Grant Collins
Grant Collins launched Sydney's hotly anticipated cocktail bar, Zeta Bar in 2005 and continues to be Zeta's expert bar consultant and mixologist seven years later. Bringing vast international experience, Grant has consulted in the UK, USA, Australia, China, Bali, Japan, India, Singapore, Thailand and Hong Kong and has a multitude of award wins to his name. Grant Collins' expertise and consistently pioneering concepts and cocktails has been instrumental in Zeta Bar's twenty industry award wins in just five years, making it the most awarded bar in Australian history. Grant is currently writing his first book on global cocktail culture.