Cocktails — cocktail

Ring-a-Rosie

Ring-a-Rosie

Huge thanks to George and the team at Cable Top Eatery in Wellington for creating this floral delight! Ingredients 30ml Six Barrel Soda Rose Lemonade Syrup 30ml Absolut Citron Vodka 30ml Lemon Juice 15ml Crème de Violette Dash of Orange Bitters Dash of cocktail foam Method Fill a Boston shaker with ice, then add all ingredients.  Shake hard for 45 seconds. Double strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish the centre of the foam with a light pinch of rose petals.

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Grapefruit Gin Sour

Grapefruit Gin Sour

Bright, zesty and perfectly balanced, this Grapefruit Gin Sour is a fresh twist on a classic. Our Grapefruit Syrup brings bold citrus flavour with just the right touch of bitterness, playing beautifully with gin and lime. It’s an easy, elegant cocktail that's perfect when you’re craving something crisp and refreshing. Ingredients 45 ml gin 30 ml Grapefruit Syrup 20 ml lime juice 1 egg white Ice Dehydrated orange slice to garnish Method Add gin, grapefruit syrup, lime juice and egg white to a shaker. Dry shake hard for about 20 seconds. Add ice and shake again for 15–20 seconds. Double...

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Botanist’s Blush

Botanist’s Blush

A bright, floral cocktail with a citrusy snap, this delicious drink brings together Greenstone Gin’s botanicals with the tart vibrancy of hibiscus and grapefruit. Fresh, zesty, and beautifully pink, it’s an effortless drink that's perfect for summer gatherings.  Ingredients 45ml Kiwi Spirit Distilling Greenstone Gin 30ml Six Barrel Soda Hibiscus Syrup 30ml pink grapefruit juice 15ml St Andrews Limes Lime Juice Ice Rose petal, fresh or dried (to garnish) Method Add the gin, hibiscus syrup, grapefruit juice, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with plenty of ice. Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until well chilled. Fine...

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Spiced Merry Cherry

Spiced Merry Cherry

Looking for a festive cocktail to kick off the Christmas season? This bright, juicy and lightly-spiced creation blends our Cherry & Pomegranate syrup with Apostle Hot Sauce's limited-edition Cranberry & Cherry Chilli Jam. It’s just the thing for holiday toasts and sunny gatherings. Ingredients 2 Tbsp Apostle Cranberry & Cherry Chilli Jam* 60ml gin 20ml Cherry & Pomegranate soda syrup 10ml lime juice Ice Rosemary garnish Method Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker and shake hard. Loose strain into a coupe glass and garnish with rosemary.   *If you can't get hold of this, you can try it...

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