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Stocking fillers
After selling-out last season, our new season Mandarin Shrub Syrup is now back!
Craft the perfect Mandarin cocktail, or shake up the way you use mixers with Mandarin Shrub Syrup. Transform your bar essentials with a mixer than can used be used beyond delicious concoctions.
Delicious with gin as an alternative to G&T, or mixed simply with soda water for a refreshing alcohol-free drink, Shrub Syrups can also be used in salad dressings, meat glazes, drizzled over ice-cream and wherever else your curiosity takes you.
100% Natural
Gluten Free
Vegan
Alcohol-free
Small-batch
Mandarin Shrub Syrup pairs well with:
Spirits: Gin, Bourbon
Food: Seafood, chocolate
If you care about sustainable food production practices, you will be interested to know all the fruit strained off from our Mandarin Shrub Syrup has been transformed into our popular Mandarin Dust. This magical product will take your cocktails to the next level as a delicious rim and is delicious sprinkled over seafood, desserts and more.
Awards: Silver Medal, 2021 Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
SPARKLING MANDARIN
Add 1 part The Curious Cabinet Mandarin Shrub Syrup to 5 parts soda water. Adjust to taste. Serve with ice and a sprig of mint.
ROMANCING THE ROSE
60ml Bourbon
30ml Curious Cabinet Mandarin Shrub Syrup
20ml Lemon juice
15ml Orgeat
4 drops rose water
3 mint leaves
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker & gently shake side to side. Strain into coupe glass. Garnish with mint sprig.
A curiously delicious combination of dark cherries, chocolate, bourbon and a hint of orange. Earthy and mysterious, this is sure to delight your tastebuds.
These plump and delicious cherries are delicious over ice cream, as a finishing touch to your favourite cake, or as a garnish dropped in to your favourite cocktail. Try our Starry Night Cocktail here.
Our magical Lime Dust will transform your cooking & cocktail creations.
Rim your cocktails, sprinkle on your desserts, the options are limitless.
Unlock your curiosity and see where this enchanting ingredient can take your cooking & mixology.
AWARDS:
Silver Medal, Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards 2022.
Finalist, Clean + Conscious Awards 2023
food and drink lovers
for the mixologist
wine lovers & entertainers
WINTER BEST SELLER
Winter is in full swing and our Mulled Wine Kits are ready to keep you toasty! This curious twist on a classic is sure to be popular with your friends and family.
The kit comes with everything you need to make a delicious batch of mulled wine, including:
A perfectly portioned spice mix
A bottle of our Mandarin Shrub Syrup - the perfect portioned size to make your batch of mulled wine
Detailed recipe card for you to create this simple & delicious classic
All you’ll need to add is a bottle of wine.
These are a great Winter drink option for entertaining with friends, or perfect as a gift.
AWARDS: Silver Medal in the 2022 Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards