Yarra Valley's first exclusive four-seater restaurant, Emerald City on Maroondah Highway in Healesville, takes you on a gastronomic journey behind the emerald curtain with celebrated Chef, Joel Alderdice. Hidden behind the bustling ambience of Cavanagh’s Whisky and Alehouse, expect a private dining experience that transcends the ordinary featuring finely executed, unpretentious dishes blending modern cuisines.
The 10-12 course tasting menu changes daily to celebrate the season and bounty of local ingredients; sit at the 350-year-old bench beneath the glow of a custom emerald chandelier and embark on a guided exploration of colour, texture and taste.
Next time you visit, Mixologist Luka Kuc suggets trying the Yuzu Mist cocktail:
"We recommend this cocktail as an aperitif before enjoying a delicious meal. It is light and zesty with notes of whisky to activate your palate. It can also serve as a fantastic palate cleanser,” Luka explains.
The drink champions delicious Japanese ingredients - sea salt yuzushu and Suntory Toki Whisky.”
Luka says the cocktail’s name came from expressing citrus oils on cocktails, or ‘misting’ them.
Try this cocktail on a Friday afternoon to relax after a long and stressful work week. Alternatively, you could take the party home and concoct the perfect drink to usher in the weekend.
Don’t forget to check out our Cocktail of the Week series, where each Friday we highlight a cheeky creation to tantalise tastebuds and set the tone for good times.
