As the mercury starts to rise on the east coast of Australia, we start to dream and crave those beautiful tropical flavours that make us think and reminisce about those perfect sun-drenched summer days – perhaps you’re in the midst of the perfect backyard barbecue or chilling with your crew beachside. Well, regardless of location we’ve collected a few of our favourite summer cocktails that are sure to turn a few heads and may even position you as this summer's go-to mixologist for the foreseeable future.
When the temperature is increasing, you sometimes want a beverage that is both cool and flavourful. Our Pacific Mule delivers both; it strikes a balance between lime and tropical flavours and just a touch of spice from ginger beer on top.
Make one yourself with our Original Vodka
When the sun is high in the sky and you want a drink that reminds you of rolling surf, ocean spray, and the mouthwatering flavours of summer, The Sunny Coast Sunset is just what you’ve been looking for. Ideal for daydreaming about those lazy beach days or even those lucky days when you can actually visit and enjoy it.
Make one yourself with our Pineapple Parfait Gin
It’s quick, cheap, hard to mess up and, yes, is very low in calories and sugar. A Vodka Lime & Soda is classic and hard to turn down, offering a refreshing zesty hit that goes down smooth all summer long.
Make one for yourself with our Original Vodka
A real slice of local sunshine coast flavour, our Orignal Cane Spirit is made from freshly juiced Maroochy River sugar cane, wild fermented and double distilled —with just a little sweet cane juice added. Combining the zest of the muddled limes really lets the Near North take form into a refreshing beverage that’ll have you reaching for another straight after the first sip.
Make one yourself with our Original Cane Spirit
Our Pineapple Parfait Gin has been known for already making people a little nostalgic for the summers of yesteryear, but why not take this beauty and turn it into a summer cocktail for the ages? Combining the tropical dessert of flavours of our Pineapple Parfait Gin with a splash of tonic water creates a delightfully refreshing beverage that’s a go-to beverage all night long.
Make one yourself with our Parfait Gin
Now that you have a list of cocktail recipes guaranteed to wow your guests at your next cocktail party, you’re ready to bring the sub-tropical vibes everywhere! If you want to skip the hard part of making a cocktail, grab some friends and head over to our Distillery Door to try one of our cocktails for yourself – sub-tropical vibes included.
* Excludes selected product lines - Noosa Festival of Surfing, Kherson Liberation Gin, Patron’s Peace Vodka, The Generals Gin, Greenslander Gin & Woodfordia Dry Gin