New Zealand has beaten Australia in the first TransTasman Cocktail championship.
The victorious team was made up from top cocktail bartenders from around New Zealand: Glen Cullimore from the Concrete Club in Christchurch, Jamie Hughes from Copa in Dunedin, Linden Cooke from The Vatican Dunedin, Jamie Kendricks from Motel in Wellington and Adrian Doss from Denim in Auckland.
Cooke and Cullimore also came second and third respectively in the individual event. Cullimore created the Use Your Illusion.
Use Your Illusion
- 30ml Midori Illusion
- 30ml Absolut Citron
- Crisp Apple Juice
- Lemon
- topped with Ginger Beer
Muddle lemon add Midori, Absolut Citron shake with ice and strian. Top with apple juice and ginger beer.

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