The popularity of plant-based diets is growing across Australia. Roy Morgan tells us that about 12.1 percent of Australians were mostly vegetarian, with around half a million people following a fully vegan diet. This is a huge number of people, and Abode welcomes them to drink with their friends, without having to worry about the ingredients in their cocktails.

The second thing to understand is they can be just as alcoholic as a regular cocktail, or non-alcoholic if you choose. Vegan cocktails are not magically more potent than their non-vegan cousins.

Read on to find out what vegan cocktails are, what Abode serves in the way of cocktails, and recipes to make your very own vegan cocktails.

What is a Vegan Cocktail? 

A vegan cocktail is an alcoholic drink that fits into a vegan lifestyle. It is a lifestyle that excludes the use of animal products, or by-products,

For drinks which have milk or cream in them, such as an espresso martini or a brandy alexander, alternative milk products can be used, such as almond or oat milk.

Similarly, drinks with honey or honey syrup can have a sweet replacement, such as agave or maple syrup.

Abode Bistro Bar Cocktails 

Abode caters to everyone’s taste, no matter their dietary requirements. Come in and enjoy a sophisticated drink and feel guilt-free!

View our cocktail menu beforehand to energise your appetite.  

Vegan Cocktail Etiquette

You don’t need to avoid fancy cocktails on a good night out if you’re a vegan. Simply let our bar staff know of your dietary needs. We won’t make a song and dance about it. You will be able to enjoy your Espresso Martini with your friends.

Vegan Meals to have alongside Vegan Cocktails

Matching drinks with food is a timeless art. We want to give you the complete vegan dining experience, so we have some meal suggestions to have alongside your vegan cocktails.

From our Autumn menu, you can begin your meal with Vannella Burrata, with capers, broad beans, and baby tomatoes, with some of our homemade bread.

For mains, you have a choice of Roasted Harissa Carrots or Roasted Cauliflower. Speak with our staff about our full-vegan options on these meals.

Best & Easy Vegan Cocktail Recipes

Long Island Iced Tea. 

Ingredients:

• 1/2 oz gin
• 1/2 oz vodka
• 1/2 oz spiced rum
• 1/2 oz triple sec
• 1/2 oz tequila (gold)
• 1/2 oz simple sugar syrup
• 1/2 oz lemon juice
• Cola to top the glass
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
2. Add vodka, white rum, tequila, gin, triple sec, lemon juice, and agave syrup to the shaker.
3. Shake vigorously until well combined and chilled.
4. Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
5. Strain the cocktail mixture from the shaker into the glass.
6. Top off with cola, leaving some space for garnish.
7. Stir gently to mix the ingredients.
8. Garnish with a lemon slice.
9. Serve and enjoy your vegan Long Island Iced Tea!

Espresso martini.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 ounces vodka (check for vegan certification)
• 1.5 ounces coffee liqueur (vegan-friendly brand)
• 1.5 ounces freshly brewed espresso (cooled)
• 1-ounce simple syrup (made with vegan sweetener)
• Ice cubes
• Coffee beans (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Brew a fresh espresso shot and let it cool.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
3. Add vodka, coffee liqueur, cooled espresso, and simple syrup to the shaker.
4. Shake vigorously until well combined and chilled.
5. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
6. Garnish with a few coffee beans on top.
7. Serve and enjoy your vegan Espresso Martini!

In this recipe, make sure to choose a vodka brand that is certified vegan, as some vodkas may use animal-based filtering methods. Additionally, opt for a coffee liqueur that is labelled or confirmed to be vegan-friendly.

Margarita.

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces tequila
• 1 ounce fresh lime juice
• 1 ounce agave syrup (or vegan-friendly sweetener of choice)
• Ice cubes
• Lime wedge (for garnish)
• Coarse salt (for rimming the glass, optional)

Instructions:

1. If desired, rim the glass with salt: Take a lime wedge and rub it around the rim of the glass. Dip the rim into a plate with coarse salt, rotating it to coat the rim evenly. Set aside.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
3. Add tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave syrup to the shaker.
4. Shake vigorously until well mixed and chilled.
5. Fill the prepared glass with ice cubes.
6. Strain the margarita mixture from the shaker into the glass.
7. Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim.
8. Serve and enjoy your vegan Margarita!

This recipe uses vegan-friendly ingredients, such as tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave syrup, to create a delicious and refreshing Margarita without the use of any animal products. Cheers!

Cosmopolitan.

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces vodka (check for vegan certification)
• 1 ounce cranberry juice (make sure it doesn’t contain any added animal-derived ingredients)
• 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/2 ounce orange liqueur (vegan-friendly brand)
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup (made with vegan sweetener)
• Ice cubes
• Lime twist or cranberries (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
2. Add vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup to the shaker.
3. Shake vigorously until well mixed and chilled.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
5. Garnish with a lime twist or a few cranberries on a cocktail pick.
6. Serve and enjoy your vegan Cosmopolitan!

Ensure that the vodka you choose is certified vegan, as some brands may use animal-based filtering methods. Also, check the ingredients of the cranberry juice to ensure it doesn’t contain any animal-derived additives. By using these vegan substitutes, you can enjoy a delightful and cruelty-free Cosmopolitan. Cheers!

Best Substitute for Egg White to Make Vegan Cocktails?

Aquafaba, the liquid from canned chickpeas or the cooking water from homemade chickpeas, is an effective substitute for egg whites in vegan cocktails. Its unique composition mimics the texture and foaming properties of egg whites, making it an ideal ingredient for creating vegan-friendly, frothy, and creamy cocktails.