Cocktails-in-the-sun season is here.

And right on cue, Cork’s Rebel City Distillery on Centre Park Road has added a brand new summer tipple to their growing collection.

The family-run distillery invited friends, family, and local supporters including Lord Mayor of Cork Dan Boyle, to experience their newest release this week: Maharani Pomelo Vodka.

Crafted with the same passion and creativity that brought global recognition to Maharani Gin, this new spirit is a tribute to both Ireland’s wild spirit and the vibrant culture of Kerala, India where cofounders are from.

Distilled by Master Distiller Robert Barrett using sun-dried pomelo peels from the Western Ghats — the region where co-founder Bhagya Barrett was raised — Maharani Pomelo Vodka is handcrafted in small batches.

Bright, zesty, and full of life, Maharani Pomelo Vodka is designed for sipping, mixing, and celebrating. It is now available for purchase (€32) over here, with a major retail launch planned soon.

Enrolment open for Spirit School

Alongside the vodka launch, Rebel City Distillery also unveiled its new Spirit School, offering an immersive experience into the art of craft distilling.

Housed within Cork City’s first distillery in over 50 years and nestled in a beautifully restored former Ford factory, the Spirit School is part of the distillery’s award-winning visitor centre.

Guests can now book interactive sessions to learn, explore, and even create their own spirits.