Just because you’re in your daggiest sweatpants at home, doesn’t mean you don’t deserve an expertly-made cocktail by one of the city’s best bars.

If you’re looking to numb the pain of a long day in the home office, Melbourne bar The Ugly Duckling is now delivering their very elegant swan-like cocktails to your doorstep, including jalapeno margaritas, salted caramel old fashioneds and mint slice hanky pankys. All concoctions are made in house daily by mixologist Paul Beresford, then bottled in gold-capped 200ml vessels for delivery.

If you’ve already ravaged the snacks at home, you can also put in an order for a premium cheese plate or charcuterie board to-go.

For the complete experience, join us at our upcoming Shop Small delicious. Nights In virtual reader dinner held in Sydney and Melbourne next month for the chance to try these tipples matched to a three-course dinner, prepared by one of the city’s best chefs. The Sydney event will feature food by Kitchen by Mike, finishing with a chocolate chia cake and a rum and burnt mandarin Old Fashioned from The Ugly Duckling. In Melbourne, expect an unforgettable feast by Maha, concluding with a dark chocolate and peanut butter mousse with tahini caramel and broken baklava and a barrel-aged chocolate negroni.

Cocktails and snacks can be ordered online at theuglyduckling.com.au, with pick-up and delivery options available. To learn more about the Shop Small delicious. Nights In virtual reader dinner, here’s everything you need to know about the Sydney and Melbourne events.