When it comes to the ultimate December drinks list, the default is usually to start with the classic thirst quenchers – a bright, summery Provence rosé perhaps, or a G&T to loll around with poolside. This December, though, La Niña threatens to throw the eastern states a few soggy curve balls. On the bright side, that means everything in the libation world is back on the table; textural and aromatic whites with complexity and depth, light-to medium-bodied chilled reds that will combat the humidity, and of course, bubbles – always. This is also the time to stock the bar with the necessities (aka “the fun stuff”) should you have to batten down the hatches and avoid the rain – think modern styles of Australian whisky, mezcal and killer cocktails in cans.
