Hippo Bar

So anyone who knows me well, would know that my special categories in life are cocktails and sparkling wine (champagne, cava, prosecco...you name it I'll drink it). And I have to say the newly refurbed Hippo Bar is impressing me with their new cocktail menu. A few nights ago I had one of the best Negroni's there ever was to have. Aged in an oak cask. I'm not sure what exactly that does - but it is bloody amazing. 

Then last night, the Louisiana Hook became my new favourite. Apple, mint, gin and a frozen sphere of Campari. I drank two. The Tennesee Julep  served in an enamel mug was a good mix of sweet and dry, but my money is on Louisiana this summer. I think I'll be spending a fair bit of time with the friendliest bar staff in Canberra, amazing playlist (think America late 50's - 60's), amongst the cosy wood panelled room - complete with deer heads. New Hippo, you are my kind of bar.