Cocktails

Does winter get any better than this?! A pot of mulled wine on the stove, orange rounds mingling with cinnamon and star anise, steam fogging up the kitchen window. We've swapped the usual sugar syrup for our Cherry & Pomegranate, so it comes out fruitier and subtly sweet, with pomegranate juice adding mouthwatering tartness. Ladle it into mugs, tuck a cinnamon stick in each one, and settle in for a cosy evening.  Ingredients (makes 4-6 cups) 1 bottle red wine 1 orange, sliced into rounds, plus more for serving 8 whole cloves 4 star anise pods 3 cinnamon sticks, plus...

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.

A bright, floral cocktail with a citrusy snap, this delicious drink brings together dry gin 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 Dry Gin 30ml Hibiscus Syrup 30ml pink grapefruit juice 15ml 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 strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a fresh...

Bright, bubbly, and beautifully aromatic, the Hugo Spritz is a celebration of sunshine. Mint, elderflower, gin and prosecco come together for a light and refreshing cocktail that’s made for warm days and easy evenings. Ingredients 20ml gin Small handful of mint leaves 20ml Elderflower Syrup Ice 25ml Limonade (or soda water) 120ml prosecco Lime slices and a mint sprig to garnish Method Place a fresh mint sprig in a large wine glass and add the Elderflower Syrup. Gently muddle to release the mint’s aroma, then let it infuse for 3–5 minutes. Fill the glass with ice, pour in the prosecco, and...