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[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″ width=”100%” custom_padding=”||||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.waterfordcrystal.com.au\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Natalie-Ng.jpg” align=”center” _builder_version=”3.26.6″ custom_padding=”||||false|false”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ width=”95%” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin=”|15px|||false|false”]<\/p>\n
Name: Natalie Ng<\/p>\n
Location: Sydney<\/p>\n
Instagram: @nat_nsc<\/a>, @doorknock_sydney<\/a><\/p>\n Experience:<\/p>\n I quit my job as a National Brand Ambassador for Diageo to open Door Knock<\/em>. Having worked in the hospitality industry for over 15 years, Door Knock<\/em> has been a dream come true. Door Knock<\/em> is a speakeasy bar tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Sydney\u2019s CBD. Our focus is predominantly on great cocktails and an extensive spirits selection, but we are also very passionate about good quality wine.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″ width=”100%”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”h3, .h3 font-size: 24px; || “]<\/p>\n Tommy\u2019s Margaritas, simple and delicious. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”h3, .h3 font-size: 24px; || “]<\/p>\n I worked in a variety of cocktail and wine bars throughout university and ended up loving hospitality more than my real job as a radiologist. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″]<\/p>\n There are constantly new weird and wonderful spirits and ingredients to work with, so it always remains fun and exciting to be able to come up with new cocktails. It is all about creating a memorable drinking experience for your guests, I love being able to create something for someone you just met, it is genuinely a great feeling. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″]<\/p>\n Old Cubans! It\u2019s like a classier and more celebratory Mojito. Shake rum, mint, lime and sugar then strain into a coupe or martini glass and top with your favourite sparkling wine (it is also fun to play with your ingredient ratios to suit your personal palate, some people like it sweeter and some people like it more on the sour side). Great for dinner parties!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″]<\/p>\n Spritz-style drinks and low ABV cocktails using products such and sherries and vermouth. Hopefully the focus on supporting locally made produce will also continue to rise. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″]<\/p>\n I love the whole Irish Dogs range<\/a> (the decanters are amazing!), but if I had to choose, the Irish Dogs Madra Tumblers<\/a> are stunning and an elegant stand out.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.waterfordcrystal.com.au\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/A_Dogs_Best_Friend_2.jpg” url=”https:\/\/www.waterfordcrystal.com.au\/collections\/new\/irish-dogs\/” url_new_window=”on” align=”center” _builder_version=”3.26.6″ width=”100%” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”25px||25px||false|false”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.waterfordcrystal.com.au\/collections\/new\/irish-dogs\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Shop Irish Dogs Collection” button_alignment=”center” admin_label=”Button” _builder_version=”3.26.6″ custom_padding=”||||false|false”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.26.6″ background_color=”#ffffff”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_divider color=”#474747″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)”]<\/p>\n March is Pride Month in Australia, to celebrate, we have incorporated the theme into our mixologist cocktail series. Natalie was excited to collaborate with Waterford to create recipes with deeper meaning and did not fail to impress. Celebrate diversity in style, with drinks completely tailored to the occasion.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″ background_color=”#d6d6d6″ width=”90%” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”95%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#000000″ border_width_bottom=”0px”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.waterfordcrystal.com.au\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Sign-of-the-Limes-2.jpg” url=”https:\/\/www.waterfordcrystal.com.au\/mixology-circon-tumbler-pair.html” url_new_window=”on” align=”center” _builder_version=”3.26.6″ custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”60px||||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”margin: auto;”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ custom_padding=”|20px|||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”|||10px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element=”.et_pb_text ul, .et_pb_text ol { margin: 30px; }”]<\/p>\n Description:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Inspired by one of the greatest artists of all times, Prince! A true icon, \u2018Sign of the Times\u2019 was a socially conscious album with songs that have established a place in history. Prince is a must play on any Mardi Gras\/Pride celebration playlist. This drink is dedicated to him…elegant, bold and a little bit sexy!<\/p>\n Ingredients:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Method:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.26.6″ background_color=”#000000″ width=”90%” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”95%” width_last_edited=”on|phone”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_text_color=”#ffffff” background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”1px||||false|false” custom_padding=”10px||10px|20px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”|||10px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” border_width_right=”2px” border_width_left=”2px”]<\/p>\n Mixologist notes:<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n To make the cold infusion, combine Sweet Vermouth, sliced strawberry & kaffir lime into a sous vide bag, if you have a vacuum seal machine, seal the bag using this to ensure all air is removed. Leave in the fridge overnight to infuse. If you do not have a vacuum seal machine, simply use a zip lock sandwich bag and leave overnight in fridge.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″ background_color=”#d6d6d6″ width=”90%” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”95%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”25px||||false|false” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#000000″ border_width_top=”0px”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ custom_margin=”|||20px|false|false” custom_css_main_element=”.et_pb_text ul, .et_pb_text ol { margin: 30px; }”]<\/p>\n Description:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n To celebrate everything that is vibrant and joyous about Mardi Gras, there is nothing better than a tropical Pi\u00f1a Colada! This version is fresh, moorish and a little bit extra with the topping of champagne. A perfect drink to get any party started!<\/p>\n Ingredients:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n * Juice pineapples and add 2 pinches of sea salt for every 500ml of juice.<\/p>\n Method:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.waterfordcrystal.com.au\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Pride-Colada-2.jpg” url=”https:\/\/www.waterfordcrystal.com.au\/mixology-circon-hurricane-pair.html” url_new_window=”on” align=”center” _builder_version=”3.26.6″ custom_padding=”|10px|10px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”|0px|||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.26.6″ custom_padding=”30px||||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″]<\/p>\n\n
Favourite cocktail and why:<\/h3>\n
How did you become a mixologist?<\/h3>\n
What do you love about making cocktails?<\/h3>\n
What’s the best rum recipe for beginners?<\/h3>\n
What are the upcoming cocktails trends?<\/h3>\n
What’s your favourite Waterford glass?<\/h3>\n
Natalie Ng Pride\/Mardi Gras Cocktails<\/h3>\n
Sign of the Limes<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Pride Colada<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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