The Island Gold Coast and Lillet launch a month of lush cocktail & picnic pairings.
The Island Gold Coast and Lillet launch a month of lush cocktail & picnic pairings.
The month of May brings us a lot to smile about. Firstly we had Labour Day (right after Anzac Day, which was just after Easter and srsly, we’ve had more days off than on of late). It’s also the month we celebrate our makers, and our mini-me’s give us tacky $5 pressies from the school Mother’s Day stall which despite being ugly AF, we’ll cherish forevermore. And it’s the final hurrah for Autumn when we lock our bikinis away for a good 8.5 weeks and jokes, we swapped skimpy ‘kinis for mum-tum-friendly one-pieces years ago.
Well, we have something else to add to this list and it’s perfect for those who want to get all dressed up but have nowhere to ‘grow’. Do yourself a favour and get a twiggle on to Surfers Paradise’s fave eats, drinks and hangs destination; The Island Gold Coast. We’re not talking the ground ‘flora’ or any other lower level for that matter, but The Island Rooftop and I beg your garden, but you don’t need to tell us twice.
Throughout this month, you’ll find a Rooftop Secret Garden by Lillet with bountiful blooms and picturesque, insta-ready moments that’ll make the algorithm your bestie. We’re talking a lush, hidden beauty with a bevy of Lillet goodness and no-one does aperitifs quite like the French #ouioui.
An oasis of flirty, flowery fun on the GC’s largest openair rooftop bar, you’ll also be privy to spectacular views overlooking the CBD and the famous Main Beach coastline. The atmosphere here is always on point and with the addition of the Secret Garden, you won’t be leaf your eyes…or your tastebuds.
Think Berry Bubbles with Lillet Blanc, lemon, raspberry, strawberry, mint and soda #miam! Perhaps the lovely Lillet Lady with Beefeater Gin, Lillet Blanc, lemon, passion fruit, and vanilla is more your cup of aperitif, or our pick; the Coconut Crush with Wyborowa Vodka, Lillet Blanc, lime, mango, coconut, orange, and mint. Je t’aime!
But it’s not all about the delightful drinks (it kinda is…) coz these lavish Littlet cocktails are available with picture perfect picnic pairings, and say that after a few tipples. Indulge in one of the Charcuterie Board or Wood-Fired Pizza combo deals to make it an all-rounder Autumn alfresco experience and once again, we need no coercing.
Treat yo-self with two Lillet cocktails and a Margherita Pizza for just $45. Alternatively, how about two cocktails and a Charcuterie Board for $65 or if you can’t decide, order both and no it’s not a bit mulch.
Lunch and dinner bookings can be made here or if you’re more of a spontaneous type, same day walk-ins are also oh-so-welcome.
So don your coolest Autumn get-up and get ready to sip, nom, chill and bask in the sunshine with your faves this May at The Island Secret Rooftop Garden with Lillet #I’mSexyAndIGrowIt.
Where: The Island Gold Coast, 3128 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise
When: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout May.
Words by Bianca Trathen.
STORY SPONSORED BY THE ISLAND GOLD COAST