Eat Local Month 2026

Citrus Liqueur Crafting Workshop
2026-06-06 10:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Tamborine Mountain Distillery, 10 Macdonnell Rd, Tamborine Mountain, QLD, Australia
Discover the art of citrus liqueur making at the award-winning Tamborine Mountain Distillery with Head Distiller Gordon Chalmers. In this hands-on workshop, participants handpick fresh fruits from the orchard and craft their own personalised liqueur from scratch.
Guided by expert distillers, each step of the process is explored in detail. Participants peel, juice, blend, and bottle their unique 375ml creation to take home as a keepsake. Along the way, there is the opportunity to taste award-winning citrus liqueurs and gain behind-the-scenes insight into the distillation process, learning how flavours, botanicals, and techniques come together to create a balanced, vibrant spirit.
Ideal for food and drink enthusiasts, creative spirits, and anyone seeking a truly memorable experience, this workshop immerses participants in the flavours of the orchard, the craft of distilling, and the joy of creating something uniquely their own. It is an interactive, educational, and delicious journey into the world of citrus liqueurs.

Modern Apéritifs Cocktail Class
2026-06-06 13:00 - 14:00 | The Loborn Tasting Bar, 46 Main St, Tamborine Mountain, QLD
Join Loborn Apéritifs for a guided tasting and cocktail class that explores modern amaro and apéritif culture with a focus on local botanicals and flavour.
Hosted by Loborn Head Distiller Tom, the session begins with an introduction to amaro, a bittersweet spirit traditionally crafted from herbs, roots, and citrus, and its role in apéritif-style drinking. Guests taste through Loborn’s range, discovering how locally sourced ingredients influence balance, bitterness, and complexity of flavour.
The experience continues with the creation of a selection of apéritif-style cocktails, designed for relaxed, flavour-forward enjoyment. Accessible for all skill levels, the class includes hands-on mixing, practical tips, and plenty of time to sip, savour, and ask questions.
Held at the distillery and Tasting Bar on Tamborine Mountain, this class celebrates local ingredients and craftsmanship, making it perfect for anyone keen to eat and DRINK local this month.
