RECIPES

BITTER ORANGE REVOLVER

BITTER ORANGE REVOLVER
Our Bitter Orange Tonic Tonic Syrup doesn't just love Gin - this complex citrus concoction combines beautifully with any whisky based cocktail. ​

Ingredients

  • 50ml Bourbon or Rye Whisky
  • 30ml Coffee Liquor
  • 30ml Triffid Tonic Co. BITTER ORANGE Syrup

Directions

Add the whisky, coffee liqueur and Bitter Orange Syrup to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir until well-chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass. Serve with orange garnish.

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CANBERRA CREME EGG

Ingredients

  • 250ml full cream milk (soy milk is a vegan alternative
  • 30mn Triffid Tonic Co. CHAMOMILE & EARL GREY Tonic Syrup
  • 30ml whiskey (or Benedictine for something even smoother)
  • Good pinch of nutmeg
  • Good pinch of cinnamon

Directions

Combine all ingredients, and use the milk frother on your coffee machine for an eggnoggy / milkshakey hot cocktail. If you don't have a frother, heat gently on the stove and whisk.

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CHAMOMILE & EARL GREY HONEY SHOT

CHAMOMILE & EARL GREY HONEY SHOT
The flower oils and nectars from our Chamomile & Earl Grey tonic syrup create a lush Milk + Honey cocktail. Perfect for a winter nightcap.

Ingredients

  • 50ml Vodka
  • 50ml Oat milk (or your choice of milk)
  • 30ml Triffid Tonic Co. CHAMOMILE & EARL GREY Syrup
  • Dash of cinnamon
  • Maraschino Cherries to serve

Directions

Add the Vodka, Oat milk, and Chamomile & Earl Grey Syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake really well and strain into a cocktail glass. Add a light dash of cinnamon, serve with Maraschino cherries.

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CLASSIC GIN + TONIC

CLASSIC GIN + TONIC
Did you know our Bitter Orange Tonic Syrup is actually the original tonic recipe from the 19th century? Full of fresh citrus flavors this tonic is made for gin.

Ingredients

  • 30ml London Dry Gin
  • 30ml Triffid Tonic Co. BITTER ORANGE Syrup
  • 100ml - 150ml Soda / Sparkling Water

Directions

Pour the gin and tonic together in a lowball glass + mix, pour soda water on top and lightly stir to mix. Add ice and a wedge of lime to garnish.

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Dark and Stormy

Dark and Stormy
Use our Hibiscus and Ginger tonic for any cocktail that would normally use ginger ale - the extra body and earthiness of the hibiscus will elevate. Be warned however - you can never go back with this stunning bitey cocktail.

Ingredients

  • 50ml White Rum
  • 30ml Lime Juice
  • 30ml Triffid Tonic Co. HIBISCUS & GINGER Syrup
  • 40ml Soda Water

Directions

Combine all ingredients except soda water in a cocktail shaker with ice, shake well. Strain into a cocktail glass + top with soda and a gentle stir.

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HELL BENT SCREAMER

Ingredients

  • 45mI gin
  • 45mI whiskey
  • Triffid Tonic co. HIBISCUS & GINGER Tonic syrup
  • 5ml lemon juice

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Serve super chilled with equal amount (half and half) soda water, and a wedge of lemon.

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HOT TODDY

Ingredients

  • 30mI whiskey
  • 15mI lemon juice
  • Triffid Tonic co. CHAMOMILE & EARL GREY Tonic syrup
  • 60mI water
  • 5 cloves
  • 1 stick cinnamon

Directions

Combine in a pot and heat gently on the stove. Serve hot.

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Italian Margarita

Ingredients

  • 45ml tequila
  • 15ml amaretto
  • 15ml triple sec
  • 30ml Triffid Tonic Co. BITTER ORANGE Tonic Syrup
  • Combined sugar and salt for the rim

Directions

Combine all ingredients except the sugar/salt and lime, shake with lots of ice in a cocktail shaker. Wedge of lime to wet the rim of a martini glass, prior to dipping in the salt/sugar. Pour cocktail mix into glass.

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LONG ISLAND ICED TEA

The honey flavor that magically appears in our Chamomile and Earl Grey Tonic Syrup makes it perfect to add sweetness and depth to a Long Island Iced Tea. It's so smooth! Our only recommendation is to serve it in a smaller glass to avoid drinking too quickly because it's just such a lovely beverage.

Ingredients

  • 30ml plain vodka
  • 30ml London dry or naval strength gin
  • 30ml dry vermouth
  • 30ml Triffid Tonic Co. CHAMOMILE & EARL GREY Tonic Syrup
  • Dash of fresh lemon juice
  • 150ml soda water

Directions

Mix all ingredients except soda water together with lots of ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake to mix and pour into either a highball glass or smaller to preference and top with soda water at a ratio of one part cocktail mix to two parts soda water on top. Serve with ice. ​Serves 4

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NON-ALCOHOLIC SANGRIA

We do this in a big punch bowl with sliced peaches, oranges and apples. We have a bottle of vodka (or whatever) next to the bowl so the alcohol is an opt-in rather than an opt out - it's amazing how many people are willing to forego!

Ingredients

  • 250ml Hibiscus and Ginger Tonic
  • 15ml Cranberry Bitters
  • 750ml Water
  • Sliced peaches, oranges and apples and some fresh mint to serve

Directions

Mix all ingredients in a bowl together and add sliced fruit. ​Serves 8

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PEPPERBERRY ROYALE

PEPPERBERRY ROYALE
A modern Australian take on a Kir Royale. Bring your prosecco up a notch. Just a dash of Tasmanian Pepperberry Tonic turns prosecco into Christmas in a glass.

Ingredients

  • Prosecco
  • 30ml Triffid Tonic Co. Tonic Syrup​

Directions

Just a small dash of tonic in the bottom of the glass is all that's needed. The sweetness of the tonic matches well with the dryness of a prosecco. Serve in any champagne glass.

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Pisco Sour

A strong punchy cocktail that you can take your time sipping. The Hibiscus and Fresh Ginger Tonic will add an extra layer of depth to enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 45ml Pisco (or tequila)
  • 15ml Hibiscus and Fresh Ginger Tonic Syrup
  • 15ml triple sec
  • 15ml white Cinzano

Directions

Mix all ingredients together with lots of ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake to mix and pour into a champagne coupe, or martini glass. We've used dehydrated pineapple as a garnish.

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THE RUBY FIZZ

Cream based cocktails don't get the recognition they deserve. This is delicate and delightful, and looks absolutely stunning at cocktail parties. We've named this cocktail in honour of fabulous First Nations singer Ruby Hunter.

Ingredients

  • 125ml Gin
  • 12ml Cream
  • 1 Egg White
  • 75ml Tasmanian Pepperberry and Lemon Myrtle Tonic
  • 5g Icing Sugar
  • Juice of 1/2 Lemon (1 tablespoon)

Directions

Add all ingredients together in a coctail shaker with lots of ice cubes. Shake well for 2 minutes and strain into champagne coupes, garnish with a sliced strawberry. ​Serves 4

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