RECIPES
CLASSIC GIN + TONIC
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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.
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INGREDIENTS
30ml London Dry Gin
30ml Triffid Tonic Co. BITTER ORANGE Syrup
100ml - 150ml Soda / Sparkling Water
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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.
CANBERRA CREME EGG
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INGREDIENTS
250ml full cream milk (soy milk is a vegan alternative)
30ml Triffid Tonic Co. CHAMOMILE & EARL GREY Tonic Syrup
30ml whiskey (or Benedictine for something even smoother)
Good pinch of nutmeg
Good pinch of cinnamon
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DIRECTIONS
Combine all ingredients, and use the milk frother on your coffee machine for an eggnoggy / milkshakey hot cocktail.
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If you don't have a frother, heat gently on the stove and whisk.
BITTER ORANGE REVOLVER
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Our Bitter Orange Tonic Tonic Syrup doesn't just love Gin - this complex citrus concoction combines beautifully with any whisky based cocktail. ​
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INGREDIENTS
50ml Bourbon or Rye Whisky
30ml Coffee Liquor
30ml Triffid Tonic Co. BITTER ORANGE Syrup
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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.
ITALIAN MARGARITA
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INGREDIENTS
45ml tequila
15ml amaretto
15ml triple sec
30ml Triffid Tonic Co. BITTER ORANGE Tonic Syrup
Combined sugar and salt for the rim
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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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PEPPERBERRY ROYALE
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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.
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INGREDIENTS
Prosecco
30ml Triffid Tonic Co. Tonic Syrup
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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.
JITTERBUG SOUR
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INGREDIENTS
60ml whiskey
15ml Benedictine
30ml Triffid Tonic Co. BITTER ORANGE Tonic Syrup
15 ml Triffid Tonic Co. CHAMOMILE & EARL GREY Tonic Syrup
15ml lemon juice
1 egg white
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DIRECTIONS
Combine with ice in a cocktail shaker, shake vigorously to foam up the egg white.
Pour into a lowball tumbler.
hibiscus + ginger daiquiri
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The floral tartness from our hibiscus tonic, mixed with the fire from fresh ginger adds a layer of complexity to any classic Daiquiri.
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INGREDIENTS
50ml White Rum
30ml Lime Juice
30ml Triffid Tonic Co. HIBISCUS & GINGER Syrup
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DIRECTIONS
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice, shake well. Strain into a cocktail glass + serve with lime.
HOT TODDY
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INGREDIENTS
30ml whiskey
15ml lemon juice
15ml Triffid Tonic Co. CHAMOMILE & EARL GREY Tonic Syrup
60ml water
5 cloves
1 stick cinnamon
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DIRECTIONS
Combine in a pot and heat gently on the stove.
Serve hot.
CHAMOMILE & EARL GREY HONEY SHOT
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The flower oils and nectars from our Chamomile & Earl Grey tonic syrup create a lush Milk + Honey cocktail. Perfect for a winter nightcap.
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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
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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.
HELL BENT SCREAMER
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INGREDIENTS
45ml gin
45ml whiskey
30ml Triffid Tonic Co. HIBISCUS & GINGER Tonic Syrup
5ml lemon juice
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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.
Non-alcoholic sangria
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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!
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INGREDIENTS
250ml Hibiscus and Ginger Tonic
15ml Cranberry Bitters
750ml Water
Sliced peaches, oranges and apples and some fresh mint to serve
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DIRECTIONS
Mix all ingredients in a bowl together and add sliced fruit.
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Serves 8
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.
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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
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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.
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Serves 4
The Lady Love Fizz
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Cream based cocktails don't get the recognition they deserve. This is delicate and delightful, and looks absolutely stunning at cocktail parties
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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)
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