There’s something special about gathering around good food and drink, learning something new and connecting with the flavours of Country.
This winter, Three Little Birds Events invites you to explore Australian native ingredients in a completely different way — through the art of the mocktail.
On Sunday 30 August, join First Nations chef Chris Jordan at Third Space Collective in Woolloongabba for a relaxed, hands-on Native Mocktail Workshop designed to introduce you to some of Australia’s incredible native botanicals and show you how they can be used creatively in modern drinks.
More Than Just a Mocktail Workshop
Native ingredients have incredible flavour, aroma and versatility, but there is much more to them than simply being an unusual ingredient to add to a recipe.
Three Little Birds’ workshops are built around education, connection and practical experience. Through cooking and food, Chris shares knowledge about native ingredients while encouraging participants to taste, experiment and develop their own understanding of Australian flavours.
Three Little Birds was founded by First Nations chef Chris Jordan, whose cooking practice connects with his First Nations ancestry and family connections to Kamilaroi Country. The business focuses on using native ingredients to acknowledge, educate and celebrate Australia’s unique culture and natural resources.
Three Native-Inspired Mocktails
During the workshop, participants will get hands-on making three different winter mocktails, each showcasing a different combination of native Australian flavours.
🍎 Anise Myrtle & Spiced Apple Sour
Warm winter spice meets the distinctive aroma of anise myrtle in a refreshing sour-style drink. It’s a great introduction to how native botanicals can work alongside familiar seasonal ingredients.
🍐 Burnt Pear Margarita with Saltbush Salt
Inspired by the smoky flavours of cooking over fire, this mocktail brings together caramelised pear and the savoury character of saltbush. It’s a creative alcohol-free take on the classic margarita style.
🍋 Lemon Myrtle, Lime & Bitters
Bright, citrusy and refreshing, this combination showcases one of Australia’s best-known native flavours. Lemon myrtle brings an intense citrus aroma that pairs beautifully with lime and bitters.
Learn, Make & Taste
This is a hands-on experience, not simply a demonstration.
You’ll discover native ingredients, learn how to balance flavours and create three different drinks yourself. You’ll also gain practical ideas for using native ingredients beyond the workshop and incorporating them into your own food and drinks at home.
Three Little Birds has a strong focus on native food education, including workshops and hands-on learning for schools, community groups and events across Queensland.
A Winter Experience with a Difference
Whether you’re already passionate about Australian native foods or you’re completely new to them, this workshop is an opportunity to slow down, taste something different and learn more about the ingredients that grow on this continent.
Come curious. Come hungry for knowledge. And come ready to make something delicious.
Learn. Create. Sip. Celebrate native flavours.
Event Details
Native Mocktail Workshop
📅 Sunday 30 August 2026
⏰ 3:00pm – 4:30pm
📍 Third Space Collective, 109 Norman Street, Woolloongabba QLD 4102
👨🍳 Hosted by First Nations Chef Chris Jordan – Three Little Birds Events
Tickets are available now.
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Three Little Birds acknowledges the Turrbal and Jagera Peoples as Traditional Custodians of the land on which we gather and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
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