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The Sparkliest Mardi Gras Cocktails in Surry Hills

The Sparkliest Mardi Gras Cocktails in Surry Hills

February 26, 2019 / Judy Seto  >

It's the most FABULOUS time of the year! The 41st Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras runs from February 15th til March 3rd this year and we've rounded up the sparkliest cocktails you can get your hands on during this celebration of the LGBTQI community. 

As the extravagant Parade route runs down Oxford Street with spectacular floats, drag queens and a metric ton of glitter - we're featuring drinks from the suburb of Surry Hills, where you can easily access the gayest street in Sydney.

 

The Clock Hotel 

Available until March 3rd, The Clock Hotel have 3 colourful Mardi Gras cocktails to choose from. From left to right, Rupaul’s Martini, Sherbet Spritz, & Splice Up Your Life. Plus, $1 from every food and drink special sold until end of Mardi Gras will be donated to the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation, providing direct financial, practical & emotional support to those living with HIV. 

The venue has also been transformed into a gallery for the duration of the festivities, showcasing posters from the very first Mardi Gras parade in 1978 to the posters of today!Three colourful cocktails in all different glass shapes, garnished with fruits and sprinkles

 

The Carrington

Not only are The Carro offering $10 Mardi Gras Margarita until the end of the festivities, they're also holding an after party on March 3rd to cap off Mardi Gras with a bang! This pretty-in-pink marg features tequila, triple sec, lime & a salt rim, while the after party features $10 Bloody Marys, $5 Sydney cider schooners & free doggy meals! A bright pink margarita cocktail on a rainbow coaster 

 Della Hyde

While technically situated in Darlinghurst, we're counting this underground Oxford Street bar anyway! Teaming up with Absolut Vodka, you can sip your way through the whole rainbow this Mardi Gras season. 

Red - Vodka Negroni - $18
Absolut Vodka, Campari, Sweet Vermouth

Orange- Screwdriver - $12
Absolut Vodka, Fresh Orange

Yellow - Hello Yelow - $10
Absolut Vodka, Elderflower, Lemon

Green - The Grappler - $10
Absolut Vodka, Fresh Apple

Blue - Tutti Frutti - $18 
Absolut Vodka, Blue Curacao, Lime, Smoked Pineapple Puree

Purple - Absolut Botanik - $12
Berry & Lime5 cocktails, each a different colour symbolising an arched rainbow

 

The Soda Factory

The Soda Factory are holding a Mardi Gras Party on Parade Day (March 2nd) from 5pm til very late with DJ's and Golden Gaytime cocktails available all night! It's sure to be a quite the gay time, and the perfect place to kick on after the parade! 

 

The Beresford

Absolut and The Beresford have teamed up to release a limited edition Mardi Gras cocktail, Absolut Yasss Queen. Made with Absolut Lime, watermelon, citrus & love - aww! They also have an array of Mardi Gras events happening, including a showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show and a Recovery Brunch with Bloody Marys on March 4th!

A red cocktail garnished with mint leaves

 

Now you know where to get the glitziest cocktails this Mardi Gras, go forth and enjoy this technicolour time of the year! Don't forget to tag your snaps with #BeFearless, #SydneyMardiGras & a few other related hashtags to see them transform into festive rainbows. 

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