"There are plenty of bars in Fitzroy with the same kind of atmosphere as Frankie. It has a bit of a homegrown aesthetic, with historic photos covering the walls in a collage, timber paneling, and a wall of draped rope separating the two halves of the room. The reason you’re here, however, is because the 150 spirits behind the bar (apart from a few tequilas) have all been distilled in Australia. The name of the game here are those spirits—either neat, if that’s your thing, or the inventive cocktails. The Trent From Punchy (named for a fictional Youtube sensation) blends Husk Distiller’s unaged agricole with blood limes in a local take on Ti’ Punch. The Pepperberry Fizz, meanwhile, blends Melbourne Gin Company’s finest spirit with lemon, pepperberry syrup, a dash of egg white, and soda." - Carrie Hutchinson
