Behind the scenes of our Australian native collaboration with Bondi Wash

We are so excited to announce our collaboration with fellow Australian company Bondi Wash on a native non-alc refresher for summer.  We wanted to give you a little behind the scenes vibes from our photoshoot inspired by the ‘Native Bellini’, it adds a unique twist to a classic cocktail, blending prosecco pizzazz with native botanicals. 

 

 

Bondi Wash brought inspiration to the table with a homage to Australian natives. The use of native ingredients in the culinary and beverage world has garnered significant attention recently for their distinctive flavours and health benefits. It was amazing to work with people who are just as passionate about natural botanicals as we are! 

Our 4 pack design was done fully in house too - a first for us here at Monday HQ. We played around with the packaging to make it look like watercolour paper, along with hand-painted watercolour native designs, to really elevate the feel and make it stand out. A soft artistic touch, it’s a gift in itself. 

From the tart yet sweet notes of strawberry gum to the earthy notes of quandong, these native plants offer a rich tapestry of flavour balanced with known fruit notes of a Bellini (peach, mandarin, and jasmine blossom).
 
Our campaign came together in the coastal town of Barwon Heads, Wadawurrung Country in Victoria. Shot at The Anglers Cabin which is the most cosy costal escape. Highly recommend. 

 

 

The theme of the shoot was a native summer soiree - the perfect way to embrace the warmth of the season, bringing together friends and family to enjoy delightful refreshments and create lasting memories under the sun.

Our table scape was styled with playful florals and still life fruits. Hues of green represented nature, with yellows and orange symbolising the warmth of summer.

  

We also decided to be a little more dramatic with our visual storytelling by creating a dessert table.
Our dessert table incorporated a lavish native floral arrangement with deep reds creating an intimate and romantic ambiance. There were pops of pink with scattered quandong plus a native tiered cake oozing with Quandong jam. We had luxurious gold props along with cascading fruits, ice buckets and many delectable treats. This backdrop of drama and romance made for the perfect setting to pour our Bellini tower in.