Huzzah · Staff Guide

Tap CocktailsWhat's On, What's In It & What To Say

Seven cocktails on tap, ready to pour. Know them, love them, recommend them confidently.

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The Tap Advantage

Why Tap Cocktails Are A Good Thing

Customers sometimes push back on tap cocktails. Here's what to say.

Tap cocktails occasionally get a raised eyebrow from customers who expect them to be lower quality than hand-mixed drinks. The reality is the opposite.

Pre-batched by professionals. Every cocktail is batch-made to a precise recipe using quality spirits. There's no variation based on who's behind the bar, how busy the night is, or how heavy-handed a particular bartender is with the pour.

Perfectly consistent every time. The same cocktail on a quiet Tuesday and a packed Saturday night is identical. That's something hand-mixing simply cannot guarantee.

Fresher than you'd think. Our batches are made regularly and stored correctly — they're not sitting in a keg for months. Think of it like a high-quality bottled cocktail that's served on tap.

What to say if a customer pushes back:

They say...You say...
"It just comes out of a tap — how is that a real cocktail?""It's batch-made to a precise recipe using quality spirits. Every serve is perfectly consistent — honestly better than most hand-mixed cocktails."
"Is it locally made?""Yes — our cocktails are batched locally using real spirits. The Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin Spritz even uses Victorian-grown Shiraz grapes in the gin."
"Can I get it hand-made instead?""Our tap cocktails are actually the same recipe, just batched — would you like to try a taste first?"
When in doubt, offer a taste. A sip sells it faster than any explanation.
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Quick Recommendation Guide

Keep this front of mind on every shift.

Customer...Recommend →
Wants something classic and easyAperol Spritz
Loves ginPink Gin Spritz or Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin Spritz
Wants something refreshing and citrusyLimoncello Spritz or Paloma
Wants a classic cocktailBacardi Mojito
Likes tequilaEspolòn Spicy Margarita or Rhubarb Grapefruit Paloma
Wants something a bit differentFour Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin Spritz
Says "I don't like beer"Aperol Spritz → Limoncello Spritz → Pink Gin Spritz
Wants something light and low alcoholAperol Spritz or Limoncello Spritz
Wants something bold and excitingEspolòn Spicy Margarita
When in doubt: Ask what they normally drink. Offer a taste.
SPRITZESLight, effervescent and endlessly refreshing
Aperol Spritz
AperolThe one everyone knows and loves
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Great For
Anyone who "doesn't drink beer"Guests wanting something lightFirst drink of the afternoon
What It Tastes Like
Bittersweet orangeLightly bubblyRefreshing
What To Say

Our Aperol Spritz is made to the classic recipe and poured straight from the tap — perfectly balanced every time.

What's In It

🍊 Aperol

🥂 Prosecco

💧 Soda water

🍊 Orange slice garnish

Interesting Fact
Aperol was created in Padova, Italy in 1919. The Spritz became one of the world's most ordered cocktails in the 2010s.
Pink Gin Spritz
Montpelia GinGin, Pink Grapefruit & Sparkling Lemonade
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Great For
Gin loversGuests wanting something fruity and lightRosé wine drinkers
What It Tastes Like
FloralCitrus & grapefruitLightly sweetEffervescent
What To Say

Made with Montpelia Pink Gin — light, fruity and refreshing. Great if you enjoy gin but want something a little more delicate.

What's In It

🌸 Montpelia Pink Gin

🍊 Pink grapefruit juice

🥤 Sparkling lemonade

🍋 Lemon or grapefruit garnish

Interesting Fact
Montpelia is a Melbourne-based gin brand known for floral, fruit-forward styles that work beautifully in long, spritz-style serves.
Limoncello Spritz
SolaroLimoncello, Prosecco & Soda
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Great For
Prosecco drinkersGuests wanting something bright and citrusyAperol Spritz fans wanting something different
What It Tastes Like
Zesty lemonSweet & tartLight & bubbly
What To Say

Think Aperol Spritz but lemon. Bright, zingy and very easy to drink — especially on a warm afternoon.

What's In It

🍋 Solaro Limoncello

🥂 Prosecco

💧 Soda water

🍋 Lemon slice garnish

Interesting Fact
Limoncello originates from the Amalfi Coast in southern Italy, where it's traditionally served ice cold as a digestivo after meals.
Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin Spritz
Four Pillars Gin7% ABV · The one that surprises everyone
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Great For
Wine drinkersGin fansGuests wanting something uniqueRed wine drinkers curious about cocktails
What It Tastes Like
Rich berry & grapeBotanical gin notesLight tanninRefreshing finish
What To Say

Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin is made by macerating whole Yarra Valley Shiraz grapes in their famous gin. It drinks like a wine-cocktail crossover — genuinely unlike anything else on the list.

What's In It

🍇 Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin

🥂 Prosecco or soda

🍇 Grape or berry garnish

Interesting Fact
Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin is made by macerating whole Yarra Valley Shiraz grapes in their gin — the result won multiple international awards and became one of Australia's most iconic spirits.
CLASSICSTimeless cocktails everyone recognises
Bacardi Mojito
Bacardi RumMint, Lime & Soda
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Great For
Guests wanting a classicMint & citrus loversWarm weather drinking
What It Tastes Like
Fresh mintZesty limeLight & refreshingSubtly sweet
What To Say

Made with Bacardi Carta Blanca — the original mojito rum. Fresh, minty and one of the most refreshing cocktails on the list.

What's In It

🥃 Bacardi Carta Blanca Rum

🌿 Fresh mint

🍋 Fresh lime juice

🍬 Sugar syrup

💧 Soda water

Interesting Fact
The Mojito originated in Havana, Cuba. Ernest Hemingway was famously a fan — he's said to have drunk them at La Bodeguita del Medio bar in Havana.
BOLD & SPICYFor guests who want a bit of heat
Espolòn Spicy Margarita
Espolòn TequilaTequila, Lime, Triple Sec & Chilli
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Great For
Tequila loversGuests who like a bit of heatClassic cocktail drinkers wanting a twist
What It Tastes Like
Bright citrusWarming chilli heatSalty rimBold & punchy
What To Say

A classic margarita with a kick. Made with Espolòn Blanco — a highly regarded Mexican tequila. The heat builds slowly, so don't be deceived by the first sip.

What's In It

🌵 Espolòn Blanco Tequila

🍊 Triple Sec / Cointreau

🍋 Fresh lime juice

🌶️ Chilli infusion or fresh chilli

🧂 Salt rim

Interesting Fact
Espolòn is named after the fighting spur of a rooster — a symbol of pride in Mexican culture. The bottle features a rooster riding a skeleton horse, a nod to Mexican folk art.
TEQUILA & AGAVELight, fruity and lower alcohol tequila serves
Orendain Rhubarb Grapefruit Paloma
Orendain Tequila9% ABV · Rhubarb, Grapefruit & Tequila
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Great For
Tequila drinkers wanting something lighterFans of fruity cocktailsGuests who enjoy sour & tart flavours
What It Tastes Like
Tart rhubarbBitter grapefruitLight & refreshingSubtly sweet
What To Say

The Paloma is actually Mexico's most popular cocktail — more so than the Margarita. This version adds rhubarb for a tart twist. Light, refreshing and very easy to drink.

What's In It

🌵 Orendain Blanco Tequila

🍊 Fresh grapefruit juice

🌿 Rhubarb syrup

💧 Soda water

🍊 Grapefruit garnish

Interesting Fact
The Paloma outsells the Margarita in Mexico. 'Paloma' means 'dove' in Spanish. Orendain is one of Mexico's oldest family-owned tequila distilleries, founded in 1926.