Cocktails — Recipe

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.

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...

Welcome to your new favourite Summer drink... Rose & Lemon Sangria!  Ingredients: 750ml rosé wine (dry) 300ml soda water 150ml Rose Lemonade Syrup 50ml lemon juice Ice 2 Lemons 1 punnet of Strawberries Method: 1. Add the rosé wine, soda water, syrup, lemon juice and ice to a large jug. 2. Slice your lemons and strawberries, then add them to the jug and stir. 3. Leave in the fridge for 2 hours, then serve in wine glasses. Yum!