We’re calling it now – the new Bacardi Mojito is the drink of the summer, and we’re more than happy to indulge. The newly-released ready-to-drink cans combine Bacardi white rum with zesty lime, fresh mint and sparkling soda water, for a Caribbean-cum-Australian picnic twist. Crafted using all-natural flavours and real ingredients, the Bacardi Mojito is also totally gluten-free and a mere 114 calories per serve. Pack your picnic basket and grab a four-pack ($24.99) now from bottle shops nationwide.

Acclaimed gin brand Never Never Distilling Co. are hosting an online Gin Festival this October, so you can shake up a storm in your own kitchen. A culinary and cocktail extravaganza, your ticket to the Seek More Flavour festival will come with a jam-packed goodie box brimming with gin-flavoured treats and ingredients – including sampling kits of Never Never’s three core gins, tonic waters, garnishes, canned cocktails and recipe cards (valued at over $250!). All guests will also receive a sample of a never-before-tasted limited release gin – the value? Priceless. Grab your ticket for $150 now here.

Everyone’s favourite mint brand, Tic Tac, has just launched a fresh new flavour – Watermelon Mix. Channeling summer vibes, Tic Tac Watermelon combines the taste of sweet fruit with a refreshing minty burst. Whether you’re heading to a Freedom Day date or a five-person picnic, what better way to stay fresh than by knocking back a handful of these pink and red delights? Grab yours now at newsagents and supermarkets for $1.99.

For those who like to keep things classy even in the summer heat, the new Chandon Garden Spritz is our pick for you. A blend of Chandon’s famed sparkling wine and locally-crafted orange bitters, a sip of this spritz will transport you to the south of Spain by the sea. Made from Australian navel and blood oranges and natural herbs and spices, you can drink easy knowing you’re supporting local farmers and producers. Grab your bottle of Chandon Garden Spritz for $31 at bottle shops around the country, and serve over ice with a dehydrated orange wheel and sprig of rosemary. Find out more here.

As Freedom Days draws ever closer, as do our long-awaited travel plans and the likelihood of our return to airports far and wide. What better timing for the news that mobile ordering app, Mr Yum, has landed at Perth Airport, making it ultra easy to dodge the queues for in-terminal food and drinks. Enhancing the pre-flight experience for passengers travelling through the WA airport, hungry travellers can simply scan a Mr Yum QR code on their smartphone to order and pay for hot and cold snacks and bevs from their table, upon entering the terminal or while waiting to pass through security. When the order’s ready, an SMS is sent, and snackers can jump the queue and cruise through to their gate with goods in hand. Quick, easy and ultimately delicious – this is the return to travel we’ve been waiting for. Find out more here.

There’s a new restaurant on the Barangaroo strip and it’s serving up tacos and margs aplenty. Filling the void now-closed restaurant Banksii left in May, Tequila Daisy is injecting new life into the locale, lockdown or otherwise. Open for the time being with a range of tacos, including roast carrot, fried fish, pulled pork, wagyu beef, and classic sides like chips and guac, Tequila Daisy is set to be a hit for weekend picnickers and after work drinkers alike. There’s also a range of cocktails on offer, including the signature TD martini, coconut and elderflower margarita and la primavera Manhattan. Cheers to that!