Autumn Recipe Inspiration
There's a certain magic that comes with the arrival of autumn. It's a season that invites us to slow down, savor the moment, and indulge in the comforting flavors that nature has to offer. What better way to embrace this enchanting time of year than by stepping into the kitchen and whipping up some delicious autumn-inspired treats? Here are some intriguing recipes guaranteed to delight your senses and warm your soul.
Cocktail: A Stroll In The Gardens
INGREDIENTS
60ml Gin
Dash of bitters
Bay leaf to garnish
METHOD
Shake gin, Shrub Syrup, dash of bitters in a shaker with ice. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a bay leaf.
MOCKTAIL: DARK SPICED TEA SPRITZ
INGREDIENTS
120ml pre-brewed and chilled The Curious Cabinet Festive Spiced Cocktail Tea
Ginger beer or lemonade
Garnish: citrus wheels, mint or rosemary
METHOD
Fill a spritz glass with ice. Add 120ml chilled tea. Top with Ginger Beer or lemonade. (Add some gin, dark rum or vodka for a unique cocktail). Garnish with citrus wheels, mint or rosemary.
CHOCOLATE & MANDARIN MUFFINS
A delicious riff on the classing choc/orange combination, these chocolate and mandarin muffins are a curiously delicious treat. The perfect treat for Autumn! Sprinkled generously with The Curious Cabinet Mandarin Dust for extra magic.
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platter + rhubarb & ginger conserve
Made from the fruit strained off our Rhubarb Shrub Syrup, our Rhubarb and Ginger Conserve is a delicious addition to any platter. Allow this preserve to elevate all of your favourite cheeses and meats. We recommend serving with a Rhubarb, Apple & Ginger Spritz.
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Our magical Mandarin Dust will transform your cooking & cocktail creations.
Rim your cocktail glasses, sprinkle on your desserts, add to your crumbing for seafood, the options are limitless.
Unlock your curiosity and see where this enchanting ingredient can take your cooking & mixology.
A curiously delicious combination of rhubarb and ginger. The perfect pair. Delicious on toast and scones, this is also a perfect addition to your cheese platter.
Spiced Mandarin Tea-Ni
A delicious strawberry twist on a sour, this is a festive cocktail that is sure to please. It can also be made as a mocktail with instructions included in the recipe.
A delicious martini style mocktail with a delicious festive twist! With only two ingredients, this mocktail packs a high level of sophisticated flavour with only two ingredients.
INGREDIENTS
METHOD
Add ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake until cold. Double strain into a coupe glass and enjoy!
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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.