Queenstown’s Little Blackwood bar has announced its support for its local volunteer fire brigade with an innovative fundraiser to raise funds for a worthy cause.
Named New Zealand’s Best Bar in 2022 by Hospitality NZ, the popular lakefront bar has cleverly created the ‘Sky Tower Southside’ cocktail, from which it will be donating $1 from every cocktail sold to Queenstown Volunteer Fire Brigade.
The local firefighters will be taking part in the annual Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge in Auckland to raise money for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ. Dressed in a full 25kg firefighting kit, each firefighter faces a 1103-step climb to the top of the iconic landmark to raise funds.
A spin on the classic ‘Southside’ cocktail, the ‘Sky Tower Southside’ is a unique blend of Four Pillars gin, Aperol, Amaro Montenegro, lemon, sugar, mint, and cherry. The bright and flavourful cocktail is being served all day, every day, at Little Blackwood until May 18, when the firefighters do the climb.
“We really appreciate the hard work our firefighters put in to training for this event and we’re proud to support such a deserving charity,” said bar site manager Stef Patrascu.
“Our local volunteers are heroes, with their proud long history of dedicating their own time to serving our community.”
Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ provide support for families going through some of the toughest challenges they’ll ever face. Funds raised contribute to cure research, support groups for individuals and families, and accommodation for those staying near hospitals.
Little Blackwood is nestled between breathtaking views of the Remarkables paired with roaring fires, live music, entertainment, and some of the best cocktails on offer in the Queenstown area. Little Blackwood's menu features locally crafted ingredients, as well as artisan meats and cheeseboards.
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