Cocktails — recipe

Mint & Yuzu Julep

Mint & Yuzu Julep

A Southern classic gets a citrusy twist. The julep has long been a refreshing favourite, especially on hot afternoons, and here we’ve added a bright pop of flavour with our Yuzu & Mandarin Seltz Drops. The result is a crisp, fragrant cocktail that balances bourbon’s warmth with cool mint and a zing of citrus. Ingredients 60ml bourbon 15ml Simple Sugar Syrup 6 drops Yuzu & Mandarin Seltz Drops 10 fresh mint leaves Crushed ice Sprig of mint, to garnish Method Lightly muddle the mint leaves in a sturdy glass or julep cup with the Simple Sugar Syrup. You want to...

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Hot Apple Cider with Strawberry & Ginger

Hot Apple Cider with Strawberry & Ginger

As the days get shorter and the evenings cooler, there’s something especially comforting about a warm drink in hand. Our Hot Apple Cider with Strawberry & Ginger is a tasty twist on a classic mulled cider—perfect for slow Sunday afternoons, gatherings with friends, or just curling up with a good book. This version combines the natural sweetness of apple cider with the fruity, warming kick of our Strawberry & Ginger syrup... What You’ll Need: 1L of good-quality apple cider (scrumpy is ideal!) 30ml of Strawberry & Ginger Syrup per glass Cinnamon sticks, to garnish How to Make It: Gently heat...

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Strawberry Ginger Mimosa

Strawberry Ginger Mimosa

Mimosas are one of the easiest cocktails to make - just equal parts orange juice and champagne. We thought we'd give this well-loved classic a little Six Barrel love by adding a dash of our Strawberry Ginger Syrup, and the result was ludicrously tasty!  Ingredients Brut champagne Freshly-squeezed orange juice  30ml Strawberry Ginger Syrup Fresh strawberries and mandarins for garnish Method Add 30ml of Strawberry Ginger Syrup to a champagne flute Top up to halfway with orange juice Top up the rest of the glass with champagne Garnish with fresh strawberry and a slice of mandarin 

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Penicillin Cocktail

Penicillin Cocktail

The Penicillin cocktail is a modern classic that skilfully blends smoky and spicy notes with a touch of sweetness. The name pays homage to the medicinal qualities of its ingredients, especially ginger and honey. We created this delicious and easy version using our Lemon Honey Ginger Syrup... Ingredients 30ml blended Scotch whisky 30ml Lemon Honey Ginger Syrup  Ice 10ml Islay Scotch (eg. Laphroaig or Ardbeg) Candied ginger or lemon peel for garnish Method Pour the blended Scotch and Lemon Honey Ginger Syrup into a shaker. Add ice, shake, and strain into a rocks glass with ice. Float the Islay scotch on top by pouring it gently...

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