Cocktails

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...

We were honoured to be a finalist in the Best Emerging Business category at this year's Export NZ ASB Hawke's Bay Export Awards.  As part of the amazing awards ceremony, we teamed up with out mates at Damson Plum to create three delicious cocktails. This Plum & Raspberry Daisy was a big hit on the night! Ingredients (makes one cocktail): 40 ml Damson Plum vodka 20 ml Lemon Juice  30 ml Six Barrel Soda Raspberry & Lemon Syrup Splash of soda water (optional, for a longer, spritzier style) Crushed or cubed ice Garnish: Freeze-Dried Raspberries Instructions Add the Damson Plum...

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...