In another totally run of the mill absurdity from your old pals at Curatif, we’ve discovered the link between Marlon Brando and Leonardo da Vinci. In a nutshell – or an apricot shell if you will – in 1525, one of da Vinci’s talented students, Bernardino Luini, was gifted a bottle of a liqueur that was made from ground up bitter apricot kernels, with the additional of almonds, vanilla, and sugar. The liqueur was called Amaretto, which translates as ‘a little bit bitter’. Commercial production of the liqueur commenced in the 1800s by the Reina family, who still make Disaronno to this day. The Reina family, also make the claim that Marlon Brando’s favourite drink was The Godfather, some combination of whiskey and amaretto – we prefer a half-half but don’t let us tell you how to live your life. They take the claim so far as to say that Brando himself invented it and that it was the popularity of the movie that then supported the popularity of the cocktail from the early 1970s.

We decided to make things a little bit more interesting by levelling the cocktail up into a sour format, with the inclusion of the incredible Solera Rye whiskey from our friends at Gospel, some fresh lemon, a load of nitrogen, and a squidge of ango bitters. The result is charmingly textural and interesting with all of the nostalgic and playful confected tones of amaretto that are beautifully contrasted by the graceful and stately elements of rye whiskey. Served with a hard shake, ice cold, this simply is a cocktail you cannot refuse.

130ml

1.6 standards 

15.8% ABV

Zero to Tipsy in 3 Sips

Buckle up, because this drink isn’t here to be sweet. It’s all gas, no brakes—just like that wild night you’ll try to forget. Powered by a fierce combo of Plantation 3 Star Rum, Cherry and Fresh Lime, the Ferrari Cocktail hits hard and leaves no room for hesitation. Sweet? Yes. Sour? Yes. Regrets? Probably. But hey, if you’re looking for something mild, maybe try a juice box instead. This cocktail is for the bold (and a little reckless). Vroom vroom, baby! 

130ml | 2.0 Standards | 20% ABV

This cocktail is a LOT of fun, with lashings of incredible rum from the master makers at Plantation Rum, Passionfruit sourced from the cool climes of Peru, and fresh Australian lemon juice from the Central Coast.

As you might expect, the tang and excitement of the passionfruit is right up front in this cocktail, less expected however is the depth of character that the passionfruit brings. Real fruit (always) in this amazing little cocktail means there is a delightful amount of intriguing texture that is gone as quickly as it appeared. Underneath the surface, imperceptibly almost is the bright, fresh notes of the Plantation 3 Star elevated with the pineapple and caramel notes of the Plantation Original Dark, all balanced to perfection with the light acidity of fresh lemon juice.

Originally created at the world famous Pat O'Brien's in New Orleans in the 1940s, this cocktail is evocative of the hedonistic madness of the Bourbon Street neighbourhood.

Don't just Escape, get swept away, with a Curatif. 

130ml  | 1.8 Standards | 18.3% ABV

From Queensland's cane fields to Jamaica's dark wave, Rum found a rhythm that distillers would crave. Molasses turned gold under tropical skies, Creating a spirit bold, rich, and wise.

Along came a mango from Bowen's warm land, Juicy and golden, as sweet as the sand. Kensington Mango, lush and alive, Brought Queensland's wild heart to the drive.

 Appleton's warmth with molasses and spice, Meets mango's bright sweetness-playful, precise. Each sip is a journey, smooth yet unbound, Where rum's luscious depth and ripe mango surround.

It's history and sunshine, an old tale retold, A drink of tradition with flavors that bold. Tropical, rich, a bit off the rails, This Mango Old Fashioned's got stories to tell.

130ml | 2.6 Standards | 25.2% ABV