Man of Many’s Staff Favourites – 12 March 2022

If you watched the 2022 Australian Open, you may have noticed a futuristic vehicle gliding across your screens during the commercial break. I vividly remember watching Ash Barty’s final match, when my girlfriend turned to me and said, “what is that cool car in the ads…wait, is that KIA? Wow, they’ve come a long way”. Now admittedly, she knows nothing about cars. However, it was a watershed moment for someone like me who covers product and brand trends. The reality is, KIA has arrived as a formidable player in the market, and their new EV6 is leading the charge. I was fortunate to get behind the wheel of the brand’s first dedicated electric vehicle and was incredibly impressed. In terms of design, performance and tech, the EV6 could be the perfect car for urban commuters. We’ve covered the car in great detail on the site, so click here to learn more.

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With everything happening in the world right now, we can all use some good news in the form of a travelling Margarita & Taco Kombi bringing pure joy to wherever it lands. Thanks to Cointreau, the ingredient at the heart of the classic cocktail loved all over the world, this bright and happy retro VW Kombi will be travelling around Sydney slinging tasty Margie’s and serving up authentic South American food. I really can’t think of a better combo and can’t wait to go and experience this first hand. Below is a quick rundown of where the Kombi will be popping up throughout Sydney:

• 19th & 20th March (2pm – 6pm) Harbour View Hotel, The Rocks
• 26th (3pm – 7pm) & 27th March (1pm – 5pm), The Fiddler, Rouse Hill
• 9th & 10th April (2pm – 6pm) The Greens North Sydney
• 23rd & 24th April (3pm – 7pm), Camden Valley Inn

From classic, to frozen, to spicy, there will be a Margarita for everyone or get a Margarita tasting box if you want to try them all. The menu items will also be available in meal and drink packages starting at just $12 for a Margarita & Guac & Chips, $15 for a Margarita and taco of your choice, and then $22 for those wanting to try the tasting box. If by the small chance you’re not into margaritas or tacos, just go for the good vibes and see the insta-worthy Kombi in person.

1. C.C Soda & Lime: Coming back from paintball, we’ll be looking for something crisp, tasty and refreshing. This RTD (ready-to-drink) has an iconic Canadian Club with a hint of lime and topped with soda, and is the perfect alternative to beers or cola mix drinks. It actually has 50% fewer calories than cola & dry drinks and most importantly doesn’t leave you with that awful sticky cola mouth.

2. Four Pillars Rare Dry G&T: In keeping with the theme of premium spirits in a can, this is the best G&T RTD you can purchase. The Four Pillars RareDry is a concentrated gin essentially using twice as many of the exact same botanicals as their award-winning Dry Gin. Four Pillars crafted their own delicious tonic and added extra fresh organic oranges to the distillation, making it exceptionally clean and refreshing.

3. Fireball: It’s not a party without Fireball. Everybody loves the taste and the fact it’s a lower ABV than most spirits means it (hopefully) won’t destroy us like tequila or other shots. Fireball also comes in a handy 5L Keg size, in case you’re feeling ridiculous.

4. Lyre’s G&T RTD’s: The designated drivers won’t just be on the waters, thanks to these fancy Lyre’s alcohol-free G&T tins. As good as any premium drink, they’ve captured the G&T essence with classic juniper and peppery botanical scents and tasty tonic – just without the gin.