If Byron Bay were a cocktail, it would shimmer like a wave, smell faintly of lemon trees and salt air, and taste like sunshine bottled with a twist of gin. Enter the Byron Bay Bloom — a spritz that captures the essence of Australia’s most laid-back coastal haven.
✨ The Lore
Legend has it, the Byron Bay Bloom was first mixed by a seaside bartender who wanted to bottle the colours of the bay at dusk — the indigo sea, the golden sun, and the green of the coastal mint. He poured Ink Gin, the spirit known for its colour-changing magic, with a splash of Limoncello to mimic the golden glow of a Byron sunset.
When the citrus hit the gin, the drink bloomed from deep ocean blue to a soft lavender — a little alchemy in a glass. Locals say he raised the first glass to the sea and declared, “Here’s to sunshine you can sip.”
Since then, it’s become a quiet favourite for those who believe every hour should feel like golden hour.
🍋 The Recipe
Ingredients:
- 45ml Ink Gin
- 30ml Limoncello
- 90ml soda water (or tonic for extra bite)
- Fresh mint leaves
- Lemon wheel (for garnish)
- Ice
Method:
- Fill a large wine or spritz glass with ice.
- Pour in the Ink Gin and Limoncello.
- Top with soda water and give it a gentle stir.
- Garnish with a fresh lemon wheel and a sprig of mint.
- Watch the colour bloom — from ocean blue to soft lilac — and raise your glass to brighter days.
🌿 Serving Tip
Best served at golden hour, when the sky blushes and the air turns to gold. Pair it with light bites — grilled prawns, lemon crostini, or a simple cheese board.