As the Jacarandas bloom from October to November there's plenty of ways to get into the spirit. Celebrate Jacaranda season with delicious purple cocktails, check out the best places to view the flowers or simply wear pretty purple colours...

Stock up on Jacaranda gin

Purple flowers popping means Imbibis Craft Distillery has been busy distilling their Jacaranda Gin. The gin has citrus and floral notes and changes colour when tonic is added.  You can pick up a bottle at the distillery on Fridays from 10am to 6pm and at  this year's Jacaranda Festival October 23-24.

Sip on a Jacaranda Gin cocktail at Stony Creek

Stony Creek Brewing has paired up with Imbibis to serve a special cocktail this Jacaranda season featuring their locally made Jacaranda Gin! You can also see them at the Goodna Jacaranda Festival in their beer truck called Homer.

Taste the Jacaranda Dream cocktail at The Rusty Nail

The Rusty Nail have a delicious new purple cocktail to celebrate the pretty purple blooms around the city, and just like the blooms, it will only be available for a short time.  Once it's no longer available we recommend grabbing their iconic Jacaranda Bloom which is permanently on the menu.

Try a purple milkshake or ice cream

Grab a scoop of Ungermann Brothers' signature lavender and honeycomb ice cream or try their new Imbibis blueberry and gin ice cream! Or get them to whip you up one of their milkshake creations, the Lavender milkshake is a sweet fragrant heaven!

Attend the Goodna Jacaranda Festival!

The Goodna Jacaranda Festival is back for two full days of fun over 23 and 24 October under the blooming trees at Evan Marginson Park. Thrill seekers can enjoy sideshow alley, while chill seekers enjoy all the free music and entertainment they could want. Plus there's plenty to do for the youngest members of the family. Across the weekend, the main stage is filled with great entertainment; grab a bite to eat, a drink, relax and enjoy!

Stop in at Club Parkview across from the festival for a meal or a drink!

Indulge in pretty purple-themed pastries

Joseph & Ann Patisserie are creating a limited release of purple macarons and fruit deserts! Get one while stocks last.

See Jacarandas from the air 

You can see the purple haze from the air as you tranquilly float over the skies from the basket of a Floating Images Hot Air Balloon.

This is probably one of the most spectacular ways to see the blooms, and definitely a bucket list experience.

Savour a Southside cocktail at The Cottage

A gorgeous purple cocktail is available at The Cottage Restaurant year round.  The southside is made on a special gin that turns purple with lemon juice, mint and syrup.