‘Barbie’ Star Margot Robbie Brings Her Freshly Released Gin to New Zealand
Papa Salt, an Australian gin brand owned by actress Margot Robbie, lands in New Zealand. (Photo: Papa Salt)
“Barbie” star Margot Robbie has graced New Zealand with her presence, heralding the debut of her freshly launched gin brand, Papa Salt, in the region. The launch was commemorated with a Sunday-long lunch at the Onslow restaurant in Auckland, where Robbie was captured alongside MasterChef NZ judge Josh Emett.
The Instagram post from Onslow conveyed the establishment’s immense privilege in hosting the founders of Papa Salt Gin for the celebratory lunch, marking the brand’s initiation into the New Zealand market.
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Additionally, Robbie and her husband Tom Ackerley visited Sydney-based restaurant Merivale Mimi’s in Coogee, on Saturday, surprising 126 diners with complimentary cocktails from the Papa Salt range. According to News Hub, the unexpected act of generosity reportedly stirred emotions, with some patrons even being moved to tears.
Officially released in May, Papa Salt Gin is inspired by the Australian coast and made in Byron Bay. The gin was created as a passion project between Robbie and Ackerley, alongside their friends Charlie Maas, Regan Riskas Maas and Josey McNamara, who all share a love for gin. The team created 59 variations over five years, incorporating oyster shells, roasted wattleseed and pink peppercorn, among other native Australian botanicals.
According to the brand, the gin is a tribute to the laid-back Australian lifestyle and evokes memories of languid days spent on the beach.
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