Step back in Style: Dean & Nancy on 22 unveil new 'Time Machine' cocktail menu
NEW SOUTH WALES: Sydney’s most stylish sky-high bar, Dean & Nancy on 22, invites guests to step back in time with the launch of its new signature cocktail menu, Time Machine - a spirited journey through the cultural icons, inventions and milestones that defined the 1950s and 1960s. Just like its name, Time Machine transports guests back in time with each cocktail inspired by the legends, events and pop-culture moments of the mid-century era.
The interactive menu invites guests to unlock each cocktail by rotating a spinning time selector, revealing the stories and flavours of 14 signature creations. Additionally, two ‘High Roller’* drinks with rare and exclusive spirits, and two bespoke ‘From the Trolley’* drinks made table-side, complete the new menu. Among the enticing menu of craft cocktails:
Road Runner ‘Beep Beep’: A playful tribute to the beloved Warner Brothers’ cartoon, this tequila-based cocktail arrives in a custom 3D printed dynamite bar vessel - just like the ACME props of the TV classic.
Instant Camera: Blending nostalgia with innovation, this vodka highball channels the childlike curiosity that sparked Edwin Land’s invention of the Polaroid. Guests receive a freshly snapped instant photo as their garnish - a keepsake from their night in the sky.
Black Box: A sophisticated, citrus‑driven whisky cocktail honouring Australian inventor Dr David Warren and his groundbreaking 1954 flight recorder. With macadamia‑infused The Dalmore 12, mandarin oleo saccharum, blackberry, and an orange dust garnish to echo the real device’s colour, it’s a toast to ingenuity that changed aviation forever.
Ginza Highball: Inspired by the postwar cultural exchange between American GIs and Japanese youth, this refreshing highball celebrates the rise of Japanese whisky culture, rockabilly fashion and the iconic Izakaya drinking style.
Time Machine captures the retro style and glamour that Dean & Nancy on 22 is known for, blending craftsmanship with storytelling and ensuring every sip is both a flavour experience and a trip through time. It’s winning combinations like this that saw Dean & Nancy included in the 2026 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards as a Top 10 Honoree in the Best International Hotel Bar (APAC) category for the fourth consecutive year.
“At Dean & Nancy, we’ve always believed cocktails should do more than taste great - they should spark the imagination,” says Restaurant and Bar Manager, Krisztian Csigo.
“Our Time Machine menu celebrates the people and moments that shaped a generation, brought to life through playful techniques, vintage references and modern mixology,” he said.
Dean & Nancy’s signature cocktail menus have become an iconic fixture on Sydney’s prestigious bar scene - meticulously themed and crafted with such detail that it remains in place for a full year, inviting guests to savour every curated creation.
The Time Machine menu, developed by the award-winning team at Dean & Nancy on 22 in collaboration with the world-renowned team at Maybe Sammy, is ready to serve a nostalgic journey back in time.
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Additionally, two ‘High Roller’* drinks with rare and exclusive spirits, and two bespoke ‘From the Trolley’* drinks made table-side, complete the new menu:
*High Rollers:
1870: The Dalmore 18, Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso Sherry, Apple Wood, Vetiver Gris.
Nagoya Old Fashioned: Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whisky, Choya, Coriander Syrup, Natoya Bitters.
*From the Trolley:
Hanamachi Cosmopolitan: Haku Yuzu Vodka, Mandarin-Sansho, Pepper Cordial, Cranberry, Lemon
Bangkok Gimlet: Roku Gin, Tio Pepe Sherry, Kaffir Lime Cordial, Saline
Dean & Nancy on 22, Level 22, 2 Hunter St, Sydney NSW
Bar and Dining: Monday – Sunday: 4:30pm till late
Breakfast: Monday – Friday: 6:30am until 10:30am | Saturday and Sunday: 7:00am until 11:00am
Instagram: @deanandnancyon22
Website and Bookings: www.deanandnancyon22.com.au
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Yvette Peverell – TFE Hotels (PR Business Partner) | +61 403 834 111 | [email protected]
Jodi Clark - TFE Hotels (Director of Communications) | +61 499 900 658 | [email protected]
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DEAN & NANCY ON 22
High above Sydney’s skyline lies the best cocktail in town. A balance of mid-century decadence and modern details; with gold-veined marble, intimate tables and timeless service ready to greet you as you step off the curved brass staircase. Order a playful cocktail, sample bold flavours and leave your worries far below. Watch the sun set and see the city come alive – all with Dean & Nancy by your side.