The Spirits of Summer

MANLY SPIRITS ARTISAN DISTILLERY

Sunshine is synonymous with a good cocktail and you won’t find a better one than on the sundrenched deck at Manly Spirits Co. in Brookvale. Take a seat at the cool distillery or crack out the cocktail shaker and try out one of these delicious recipes at your next Sunday garden session. Move over margaritas – Manly Spirits Amber Spiced Gin is set to be the taste of Summer.

Christmas Spiced Punch

Refreshingly light with the tingle of ginger and tang of blood orange, this party punch is a real crowd pleaser for Christmas Day. Ho ho ho!

120ml Amber Spiced Gin

120ml blood orange juice

240ml ginger ale

4 slices ginger

In a glass jug, combine Manly Spirits Amber Spiced Gin, blood orange juice and 4 slices of ginger. Stir the mixture thoroughly to ensure the flavours blend harmoniously. Hold a handful of fresh mint leaves in your hand and give them a gentle clap. This releases the aromatic flavours of the mint. Add to jug. Pour ginger ale into the glass jug and top with ice. Give it a gentle stir and add extra slices of ginger and sprigs of mint.

Whether you’re having a backyard BBQ or lounging by the pool on a scorching Christmas Day, this punch is a refreshing and delightful way to celebrate this season.

AMBER MAI THAI

A delightful fusion of flavours that combines the warmth of Amber Spiced Gin with the tropical notes of pineapple and the zesty kick of fresh lime. Sip slowly and enjoy this exotic and refreshing cocktail. Bottoms up!

60ml Manly Spirits Amber Spiced Gin

10ml triple sec

15ml orgeat

15ml pineapple juice

30ml fresh lime juice

In a cocktail shaker, combine Manly Spirits Amber Spiced Gin, triple sec, orgeat, pineapple juice and fresh lime juice. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously to ensure all ingredients are well combined and properly chilled. Single-strain the cocktail over ice in a rock glass. Garnish your Amber Mai-Tai with an orange wedge and a sprig of fresh mint.

Amber Negroni

Indulge in this fun mix of Amber Spiced Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth and coffee beans. Sip, savour and salute!

30ml Manly Spirits Amber Spiced Gin

30ml Bitter Orange Liqueur (Campari)

30ml sweet vermouth

5 coffee beans

Begin by muddling and crushing the coffee beans to release their rich flavours. In a rocks glass, add Manly Spirits Amber Spiced Gin over ice. Follow with bitter orange liqueur and sweet vermouth. Stir all the ingredients together until well chilled, allowing them to harmonise. Garnish your Amber Spiced Negroni with a twist of orange peel for a burst of citrus aroma, and float a few coffee beans on top for a touch of intrigue and delightful layers of flavour.

Manly Spirits: gins, vodkas, liqueurs and whiskies are available online at: manlyspirits.com.au

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The Distillery Bar: 4A/9-13 Winbourne Rd, Brookvale (02) 8018 5144