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Clear some space on your drinks shelf because we’ve got two fantastic books up for grabs this month that make the perfect addition to your home bar!

How to Drink Australian: An Essential Modern Wine Book

By Jane Lopes and Jonathan Ross with Kavita Faiella, Mike Bennie, Hannah Day and original maps by Martin von Wyss

A lively, in-depth and sometimes surprising exploration of the why, the how and the where of the most exciting wine-producing country in the world today.

Winner John Avery Award, 2023 Andre Simon Awards.

‘The best example of this kind of book ever written.’ Wine Communicator Award judges. ‘Exhaustive and intoxicating.’ Jill Dupleix, Good Weekend. ‘If there is one book that anyone wanting to learn more about Australian wine should have, this is it.’ Huon Hooke, The Real Review.

Cult Cocktails: 100 recipes and tricks for the home bartender

by Liquid Liquid

Professional cocktail experts share their secrets and at-a-glance recipes for 100 iconic cocktails, from Americano to Zombie. A beautiful, fuss-free collection of infographic recipes for the world’s best-loved cocktails.

One lucky Best SIPS member will win a copy of each book delivered to their door!

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  • I would love to win a Murdoch book pack to keep up to date with the latest drinks and trends, become a master cocktail maker!


  • So I can spice things up and have a delicious New Years Eve


  • I’d love to win Cult Cocktails and How to Drink Australian to explore iconic drinks and elevate my hosting skills. As a Brit, mixing Aussie-inspired cocktails would bring a fun, international twist to gatherings, adding vibrant flavours and culture to my repertoire. Cheers to learning and sipping in style!


  • These books look like a fun and entertaining reading material. Also, can learn some recipes.


  • Perfect for my Summer time reading by the pool. Maybe plan a visit to iconic Australian wine regions.


  • Would love to win this to give to my son who is fully into bartending and cocktail making at home.


  • I’d love to win this book pack to master modern Australian wine and mixology, adding flair to gatherings and exploring the art of drinks from home!


  • I love getting inspiration for where my next tipple comes from


  • I’d love to win this book pack to deepen my appreciation for Australian wine and enhance my cocktail-making skills. Exploring new flavors and techniques would be a fun way to elevate my hosting and enjoyment of both beverages, adding creativity to my social gatherings.


  • Need to get cracking on getting the christmas drinks list, this will help!


  • I’d love to win this book pack to transform my home bar from “winging it” to winning it! With How to Drink Australian, I’ll learn to appreciate wine without googling “fancy wine words,” and Cult Cocktails will save my friends from enduring my experimental “mystery punch” disasters. Cheers to improvement!


  • Books, glorious books. Wine, cocktails and wineries. What more could a person want? What more is needed? Wine info and cocktail tips, recipes are for the reading. Books glorious books. Thank you it’s needed.


  • The chance to elevate my hosting skills and impress friends with creative drinks! Whether crafting the perfect cocktail or pairing wine with meals, this pack would inspire new recipes, expand my knowledge, and make every gathering even more enjoyable. Cheers!


  • These would be great for husband’s birthday- he spends a lot of time researching good wines and drinks to try.


  • Always amazed at those little extras that you find on your cocktails when you drink or dine out – but try to copy it at home and – disappointmrnt -it never looks or tastes the same so “Cult Cocktails” will help and then onto the Aussie Wines” with” how to drink Australian.”


  • I would love to win this book pack to deepen my understanding of Australian wine’s rich diversity and master the artistry of mixology. How to Drink Australian offers a cultural and regional exploration of wine, while Cult Cocktails empowers creativity behind the bar, transforming casual entertaining into an elevated experience.


  • As I’ve recently built a bar at home, this book would give us lots of recipes to create some stunning cocktails.


  • I’d love to win this book pack because I’m passionate about wine and cocktails. How to Drink Australian would deepen my knowledge of Australian wines, while Cult Cocktails offers expert tips for crafting classic cocktails at home. Both would elevate my appreciation for great drinks!


  • this would make the perfect xmas present for my sister who loves a good cocktail


  • I would love to create amazing cocktails at home for my friends & family!


  • I am a Thermomix Consultant and often do cocktail nighta with the ladies making and testing new cocktails, this would be so great to have!


  • I’d love to win this book pack to deepen my appreciation for Australian wines and master the art of cocktails. How to Drink Australian would expand my knowledge of local wines, while Cult Cocktails would inspire creative drinks for entertaining. It’s the perfect duo for a home bar upgrade!


  • Ad a breastfeeding Mumma, I’m currently compiling a list of all the drinks I’d like to drink when I can. This would be perfect inspiration for my to drink list!


  • I’d love to win this book pack to transform my home bar into a world of Australian wine wonders and cocktail artistry. With How to Drink Australian and Cult Cocktails, I’d elevate my hosting game, crafting drinks that dazzle and surprise, and impress friends with every pour and garnish flourish!


  • Im a australian who loves to drink. Need i say anything more?


  • It would be great to explore outside my comfort zone and explore, experiment and try different wines and cocktails


  • I’d love to win this book pack to expand my home bar knowledge! How to Drink Australian would teach me all about the rich world of Australian wines, while Cult Cocktails would help me perfect my bartending skills with iconic recipes. Both would make fantastic additions to any drinks shelf!


  • I’d love to win this book pack to deepen my appreciation of Australian wine and refine my cocktail-making skills. How to Drink Australian would guide me through the rich diversity of local wines, while Cult Cocktails would elevate my home bar experience, allowing me to create memorable drinks for guests.


  • My daughter is a bartender and is always on the lookout for new recipes to try. This will expand her knowledge


  • This will be a great big help for me to create many many cocktail mixs and learn about the best wine and where its origin.


  • I would love to win to gift this to my friend who loves to make cocktails.


  • I’d love to win this book pack so I can finally mix drinks that don’t involve guessing! With How to Drink Australian and Cult Cocktails, I’ll become the family’s go-to bartender, impressing everyone with actual recipes instead of my “experimental” concoctions that once made Grandma’s eyebrows singe. Cheers to progress!


  • Books are a great read, books about cocktails and how to make them ate even better.


  • I want to set up a little cocktail/bar cart in my new home.
    These books will be the perfect addition and the perfect guides to get me started and keep me inspired!


  • I’d love to win this book pack to dive into Australia’s vibrant wine culture and master the art of cocktails. With How to Drink Australian and Cult Cocktails, I could turn my home into a hub of creativity, learning new ways to impress friends and explore flavours from around the world.


  • I need this book pack because my “signature cocktail” is a sad mix of whatever’s left in the cabinet. With How to Drink Australian and Cult Cocktails, I could finally impress friends instead of serving “mystery punch” and guessing what went in it—time to level up my home bar game!


  • I need this book pack to escape reality, if only for a few hours. Between laundry, school runs, and “Where’s my charger?”—I deserve a moment of quiet and a good story. Plus, books don’t complain about dinner!


  • I’m always keen to learn and am a complete amateur when it comes to knowledge of alcohol, especially wines. I’ve been learning a lot on this site but these books would help too.


  • I want to make a YouTube Cocktail channel and share a couple of recipes from various cocktail books. These ones look interesting, not that we are supposed to judge a book by its cover, but still! Presentation matters! Thank you.


  • I would love to win so that I could gift them to my best buddy for Christmas along with a bottle of Gin – then every time I go to her house she could whip up something different – its a win win 🙂


  • What great tablebooks these would be. For guests & host for inspiration. Always need ideas to try. So i can surprise my guests.


  • Winning How to Drink Australian and Cult Cocktails would fuel my passion for exploring flavors and mastering the art of mixology. These books promise journeys through vineyards and creative cocktails, equipping me to impress friends, celebrate with style, and cultivate a home bar brimming with expertise and inspiration!


  • Everyone is always in need of a great cocktail and drink recipe book set! It would certainly be put to great use in our home these holidays 🙂


  • I’d love to win the Drinks Book Pack to explore new flavors and elevate my at-home beverage game! From cocktails to mocktails, it’s the perfect way to get creative with drinks, impress guests, and enjoy tasty new recipes—all while learning more about the art of mixology.


  • These both look and sound great. I would love to win this book pack to read up on different cocktail recipes- i already make neat cocktails but this may take my skills to elite level- like a true Australian.


  • forgetting our anniversary got me strife,
    need to make it up to wife,
    book pack for my bride,
    gets me back on her good side


  • As a relatively recent immigrant to Australia, I’m slowly making my way through what’s available in our liquor stores and working out the differences from what I’m used to. These books will be the perfect way to expand my learning and up my entertaining game!


  • I would love to read this.


  • Perfect for going with the wines and vodka I’m going to win in Best Sips .


  • I do love to try new cocktails so ‘cult cocktails’ sounds like the way to go for inspiration. I would love to have 5 -6 classic that I can whip out at the drop of a hat for my friends when they pop over. Also fun to rustle one up on a Friday night at home.


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