Savour the complex, smokey balance of sweet bourbon and sour lemon in what is probably the oldest and original cocktail
The British Navy is often given the credit for ‘sours’ (which are basically scaled-down punches) as far back as the 17th century. Out on the ocean the basic ingredients made sense: spirits don’t go off, citrus guards against malnutrition and sugar makes for easy drinking. The oldest mention of a Whiskey Sour comes in 1870 in the Wisconsin newspaper The Waukasha Plain Dealer. And today it has become a truly all-year drink, with enough bourbon body for winter, and a sharp citrus tang to refresh you in summer Today you can sit back and savour the complex balance of sweet and sour in what is probably the oldest and original cocktail - alcohol free with Savyll.
Please note, we're closed for the next two week as we're renovating. See back then!
We are a boutique Organic Grocer and Butcher that caters to the discerning foodie with exquisite tastes or special dietary requirements.
Our story is a simple one. Upon learning of our son’s intolerance to dairy products, gluten, nuts, soy, egg and yeast, we went around searching for suitable quality food for him. Sounds simple, but not quite. Along the way, we met people on paleo-, raw-, low sugar-, gluten-free diets who simply want good quality natural food.
We spent several years searching beyond the local markets.We made numerous trips to Australia to personally source for organic meats and gluten-free products. We tasted their spray free, organic produce and we had an epiphany! Fresh veggies actually taste good! So do raw honey, spray free macadamia nuts, goats cheese, hand churned butter, and even handmade gluten free pastas, relishes and pickles!
We are committed to providing quality service to you, and welcome your feedback. Come speak to our Australia-trained butchers and our friendly staff for suggestions and tips to create wonderfully delicious meals suited for any home chef.