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Winter is here and don’t we know it! To deal with the iciness of this season, we have compiled a guide with our top tips on what to do over the weekend to stay warm, well fed and hydrated (this includes cocktails of course).
Winter Warmers
It can be easy to lack inspiration on what to do on cold weekends like these, but we just spent two years on our couches, so it is time to get out and see what Adelaide has to offer… even if it is freezing.
South Australia’s Ultimate Fireplace Guide
Lucky for us chilly Adelaidians, we have fireplaces galore to enjoy a beautiful glass of local red in front of. Our guide has split the fireplaces into categories including: wood fireplaces for the purists, gas fireplaces when you’re happy just to get warm, Adelaide Hills venues with fireplaces, and for those who like adventure, wineries with fireplaces – because really, that’s the ultimate destination.
Warm up next to these Outdoor Fire Pits
We have coal-tivated Adelaide’s top outdoor fire pits, to allow you to enjoy Adelaide’s scenic views and landscapes without freezing your tush off!
Remember to call ahead to ensure the fire pits are burning as you arrive at your venue – for optimum warmth of course.
Uraidla’s ‘Winter Soulstice’ Party
If there’s anywhere around that know how to make the most of the colder months it’s our friends at the Uraidla Pub. They’ve got fires and mulled wine completely down pat so it’s no surprise they’ve decided to celebrate the arrival of the colder months with an all-out affair. Read our article to find out more about Winter Soulstice, the Uraidla’s annual party to welcome in the cooler weather.
Location: 1196 Greenhill Road, Uraidla, SA 5142
Templewood House Fire pits and espresso martinis
Templewood House, a 121-year-old country house located on a 200-acre property, is bidding Autumn adieu with its Live Music Picnic Weekend. Yes, that includes fire pits and espresso martinis, a perfect combination in our humble opinion.
Gather with friends and family at this idyllic location, and settle in for a day of vibrant live music, fire pits, local artisan producers and delicious wood oven, handmade pizzas. See our article for more information.
Location: 49 Millbrook Road, Inglewood, SA 5133
Harvest Pizza Party
Join the team at A.A Magarey and Sons, in the Adelaide Hills and watch the autumn sun set over the rolling hills with ‘Wild Pizza’ preparing a feast of wood-fired pizza, packed with locally grown produce and Adelaide’s best DJs providing chilled background beats.
This event is a chance to toast the change of season and celebrate at a fifth-generation family-run orchard that was established in 1909
Location: 40 Magarey Road, Adelaide Hills, SA 5051
10 Wine Bars to warm your soul
Warm up in some of Adelaide’s top wine bars, including East End Cellars, Leigh Street Wine Bar, La Buvette, Mother Vine and more! A local and delicious glass of wine is one of our favourite ways to warm up, luckily South Australia has an extensive passion for vino, so we have made a guide for the top 10 wine bars. See our article for more information.
Get Cookin’ Good Lookin’
Warm up the house as well as your hearts and tummies with a beautiful soup, with locally sourced produce!
Steiny’s Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Famous for their mouth-watering quality Mettwurs, Steiny’s have created a hearty pumpkin soup that uses their mouth-watering Redgum smoked bacon as the star ingredient.
Here is a link to our article for the recipe!
5Nines Distilling Whisky Hot Toddy
We use the term ‘cooking’ loosely with this one, a whisky hot toddy is the perfect winter warmer, some even say it cures a cold (maybe not covid). 5Nines Distilling have the perfect recipe, for a fancy drink in the comfort of your own home!
Ingredients:
- 30ml of 5Nines whisky
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 lemon wheel
- 1 cinamon stick
Method:
- Add the honey to a fancy glass
- Stir in with the hot water
- Add the lemon juice and 5Nines whisky
- Garnish with lemon wheel and cinamon stick
Drink Up
Warm your soul with hot drinks to keep warm these cold autumnal nights.
Hot Chocolate
Hot chocolate is the perfect drink for all, go on a family outing and seek out the best on offer. Hint** Barossa Chocolate Company have eight different flavours of hot choc on offer, see our article for more information!
El Cheeky Flamingo
El Cheeky Flamingo have $12 Salted Caramel Espresso Martinis on offer, wipes drool off chin…
Location: 40/33 Vardon Ave, Adelaide, SA 5000
Maybe Mae
Maybe Mae are warming up with ‘Consider The Plum’ cocktail, with notes of Rhubarb, Chrysanthemum, Bubbles, Bizzarro Aperitivo, Plum Umeshu. This cocktail makes the most of the local and seasonal produce on offer.
Location: 15 Peel St, Adelaide, SA 5000
The Sorcerer’s Bar
Enjoy some flaming hot Lucifer shots this weekend, that are quite literally on fire. If that is a little too hot for you, a warming butter beer should suffice.
Location: 25B Bank St, Adelaide, SA 5000
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