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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 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.


  • I’d love to win the Drinks Book Pack to elevate my home bartending game! “How to Drink Australian” will deepen my wine knowledge, while “Cult Cocktails” will unleash my inner mixologist. These books are the perfect blend of education and creativity—ideal for impressing friends and making memorable gatherings!


  • I reguarly extensively google cocktail recipes looking for the perfect one for an occasion so these books would be perfect for this amateur bartender to perfect my skills and impress family and friends.


  • One can never get enough education.


  • I would love to win this for my husband. He got a win fridge for Father’s Day and is keen to learn more about wine. He has just discovered that Chardonay is not red lol. He could definitely use this.


  • I’d love to win the book pack to sneak in some much-needed “me time” while dodging toys! Imagine cozying up with a good read after bedtime—pure bliss. Plus, it’d keep my kids entertained, too! Who doesn’t want to be the mom with the best stories on the block?


  • I want it


  • We love books in my family and are always interested in adding to our little library.


  • I need new inspiration for my favourite drinks ,,,


  • I would love to win this book pack, so i could gift it to my daughter in law who loves making cocktails.


  • These books are fun and would make great pieces for the lounge!


  • I’d love to win the Murdoch Books Drinks Book Pack to transform my kitchen into a cocktail haven! With kids running amok, I need all the creative drink ideas to spice up my “mommy time.” Plus, finally impressing my friends instead of serving juice boxes would be a win!


  • Anything that would make my drink mixing so much better would be amazing


  • OMG YES!! I desperately need some home bar SHELF-improvement!


  • With our friends we have an annual cocktail competition named “the cockoff”, there is a big trophy up for grabs and bragging rights for a year! Would love some amazing ideas for our next cocktail to win 🏆


  • I’m Aussie and I drink what more do I say. Another cocktail please:)


  • I would love to win the Drinks Book Pack to elevate my entertaining skills! With “How to Drink Australian,” I can explore our unique wines, and “Cult Cocktails” will inspire me to craft memorable drinks for friends. This pack would be the perfect addition to my home bar


  • give my amazing cousin an amazing christmas gift


  • Always wanting to try out differnet cocktails and other drinks when guests are over this would be perfect to learn


  • I have just rediscovered cocktail after only being a beer and whiskey drinker. So I have a lot of catching up on cocktails and these books would help that.


  • I’ve just set up my little home bar, these books would be the perfect addition and reference for me!


  • Education is power, to enjoy the best sips of all with family and friends. A day without a great sip is a day wasted.


  • I love reading, I love alcohol (even though i cant drink and haven’t for ages due to INF) so i would love to learn more 🙂


  • Because I love reading and what’s not to love about reading about drinking? Also, I am rubbish at cocktails so hopefully the cocktail book would kickstart a new era for our home bar.


  • I would love to win these books for my dad, he loves entertaining and likes to make different cocktails for his friends


  • Haven’t read a book in ages!


  • I’d love to win this as they seem like a great read and would love to try make some ! Also seems like an awesome gift idea!


  • I love making cocktails especially my girl friends always on the hunt for a nice cocktail book


  • This look like great additions to my bookshelves.


  • These books would be intoxicating on their own.


  • I need someone to tell me how to beautifully craft drinks and help me loosen up


  • My husband and I are new on our journey exploring wine and cocktails. This would be a great addition to gain experience.


  • My love languages cocktails and books! This would be the perfect gift for me


  • I need a lot of guidance in this department and book that can tell me would be a great idea


  • I’d love to win to expand my knowledge and skills on making new and exciting cocktails for myself, friends and family. Would love to have a bbq with friends sharing cocktails paired with great company and food


  • We cannot afford to indulge ourselves by trying cocktails we have to buy, amd my partner’s housebound atm, so having these books would allow us to try a few at home without breaking the bank.


  • I love to read and I love wine and cocktails, so the combination of both is perfect! The history of wine in Australia is fascinating, so this book would be really interesting. And learning to make some cocktails in the lead up to Christmas and New Years would get me party ready!


  • I love trying new recipes


  • I’d love to up my cocktail game with a few new tips and tricks!!


  • I need to learn as a home bartender


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