Winter Cocktail Recipes Featuring Local Byron Bay Gin
Winter is the perfect time to cozy up with a warm and inviting cocktail, and what better way to do so than with local gin from Byron Bay? The vibrant and eclectic region is known for its exceptional gin distilleries, and there’s nothing quite like sipping on a delicious cocktail made with the finest local ingredients. Here are four winter cocktail recipes that are sure to delight your senses.
Byron Bay Toddy
Ingredients:
- 50ml Brookie’s Slow Gin
- 150ml hot water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 slice of lemon
- 1 tablespoon of honey
Instructions:
- In a glass, combine the Brookie’s Slow Gin, hot water, cinnamon stick, and lemon slice.
- Stir in the honey until fully dissolved.
- Garnish with a slice of lemon and enjoy!
This warm and comforting cocktail is perfect for those cold winter nights. The Brookie’s Slow Gin adds a delightful sweetness to the mix, while the cinnamon and honey provide a comforting, soothing flavour that will keep you warm all night long.
Winter in Byron
Ingredients:
- 50ml Brookie’s Dry Gin
- 15ml fresh lime juice
- 20ml maple syrup
- 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
- 3 slices of fresh ginger
- 1 sprig of rosemary
Instructions:
- In a shaker, muddle the ginger slices with the lime juice and maple syrup.
- Add the Brookie’s Dry Gin and Angostura bitters.
- Shake with ice and strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a sprig of rosemary.
This winter cocktail is a refreshing and invigorating mix of flavours. The Cape Byron Distillery Gin adds a crisp and refreshing taste to the cocktail, while the ginger and rosemary provide a warm and inviting flavour that’s perfect for winter.
Hot Gin Punch
Ingredients:
- 500ml Brookies Dry Gin
- 750ml apple cider
- 250ml water
- 200g demerara sugar
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 6 cloves
- 1 orange, sliced
Instructions:
- In a large pot, combine the Brookies Dry Gin, apple cider, water, demerara sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and sliced orange.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Strain the mixture into a punch bowl.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
This hot gin punch is perfect for entertaining guests during the winter months. The Brookies Dry Gin adds a delightful botanical flavour to the mix, while the apple cider and spices provide a warm and inviting flavour that’s perfect for winter gatherings.
Winter Solstice
Ingredients:
- 60ml Ink Gin
- 10ml Cointreau
- 20ml fresh lemon juice
- 20ml honey
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Star anise
Instructions:
- In a shaker, combine the Ink Gin, Cointreau, fresh lemon juice, and honey.
- Shake with ice and strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and star anise.
This winter cocktail is a delightful mix of sweet and spicy flavours. The Ink Gin adds a unique floral flavour to the mix, while the cinnamon and star anise provide a warm and inviting taste that’s perfect for winter.
These delicious cocktail recipes are sure to delight your senses and keep you warm all winter long!