Mandarin & Bitters
Mandarin and bitters combine to make a curiously delicious concoction.
RECIPE
5 shots soda water
3 dashes Angastora Bitters
METHOD
Fill a glass with ice. Add Shrub Syrup, soda water and bitters. Stir and serve.
Garnish with mint or rosemary, or leave without garnish.
ALCOHOLIC VERSION
You could also add gin or vodka to this if you wanted a hard versions.
White Peach Tea-ni
Sophisticated, botanical, and fruity, this martini is our favourite alcohol-free recipe! Made with our Spring Blossoms Cocktail Tea and White Peach Shrub Syrup we hope you love this one as much as us.
Sophisticated alcohol-free drinks don’t have to be boring, and they don’t have to be hard to make. Here’s a simple, yet delicious Peach Tea-ni recipe that was generously photographed by Wallington’s Local Pantry as part of their producer showcase. We recommend using our Spring Blossoms Cocktail Tea for a beautiful floral and delicate flavour.
INGREDIENTS
30ml The Curious Cabinet White Peach Shrub Syrup (or to taste)
90ml brewed & chilled green tea (Check out our Spring Blossoms Cocktail Tea)
Ice
Dried florals for garnish
METHOD
Shake together White Peach Shrub Syrup, tea and ice. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with florals.
NOTES
For a harder version, you can substitute the tea for gin/vodka - or keep 60ml of tea and add 30ml of gin/vodka. This recipe can be best adapted to your needs.
watch our founder pia, make this recipe:
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Delicious with soda, and perfect for cocktails, The Curious Cabinet Shrub Syrups bring to life flavours to tantalise and delight your tastebuds. Based on traditional recipes of old, these elixirs blend the sweetness of fruit with the tartness and goodness of apple cider vinegar.
100% natural ingredients, Gluten Free and Vegan.
Awards: Bronze Medal, Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards, 2021.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
SPARKLING PEACH
Add 1 part The Curious Cabinet White Peach Shrub Syrup to 5 parts soda water. Adjust to taste. Serve with ice and a sprig of mint. Add some gin for a great alternative to a Gin and Tonic.
WHITE PEACH SPRITZ
30ml White Peach Shrub Syrup
120ml Prosecco
30ml Soda Water
Pour into a large wine glass. Top with ice. Garnish with fresh mint or thyme.
Sparkling Shrub
Our Shrub Syrups with soda water, are a delicious and easy alcohol-free drink. The blend of sugar and fruit with the apple-cider vinegar provides the perfect combination of tart and sweet that will tantalise your tastebuds.
Use your favourite Shrub Syrup flavour in this recipe, and to garnish, see suggested garnishes for each flavour below.
INGREDIENTS
Ice
5 parts soda water
1 part The Curious Cabinet Shrub Syrup
Garnish of choice (see suggestions below)
METHOD
Add ice, soda water and Shrub Syrup to a glass. Stir, add garnish and enjoy.
NOTES
Our ratios above can be tweaked to your liking. Add more Shrub Syrup if you like the taste a bit stronger, or for a lighter flavour add more soda water.
Garnish Suggestions
RHUBARB SHRUB: mint, ginger, rosemary
CHERRY SHRUB: mint, rosemary
STRAWBERRY SHRUB: mint, basil, cucumber
WHITE PEACH SHRUB: mint, rosemary, thyme, sage
MANDARIN SHRUB: mint, thyme, rose petals, Mandarin Dust, green olives
LIME SHRUB: Lime Dust, mint, rose petals, dehydrated fruit
Elixirs and mixers for soda and cocktails, The Curious Cabinet Shrub Syrups bring to life flavours that will transform your drinks.
Based on recipes from the old world, these elixirs blend the sweetness of fruit with the kick of apple cider vinegar.
100% natural ingredients, Gluten Free and Vegan.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
SPARKLING Lime
Add 1 part The Curious Cabinet Strawberry Shrub Syrup to 5 parts soda water Adjust to taste. Serve with ice and a sprig of mint.
Add some gin for a great alternative to a Gin and Tonic, or white rum & lots of mint for a twist on a Mojito.
MARGARITA
75ml Tequila or Mezcal
30ml The Curious Cabinet Lime Shrub Syrup
Shake all ingredients with ice and double strain into a chilled coupe glass, rimmed with The Curious Cabinet Lime Dust. Serve.
Elixirs and mixers for soda and cocktails, The Curious Cabinet Shrub Syrups bring to life flavours that will transform your drinks.
Based on recipes from the old world, these elixirs blend the sweetness of fruit with the kick of apple cider vinegar.
100% natural ingredients, Gluten Free and Vegan.
Awards: Silver Medal, 2021 Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
SPARKLING RHUBARB
Add 1 part The Curious Cabinet Rhubarb Shrub Syrup to 5 parts soda water Adjust to taste. Serve with ice and a sprig of mint.
SOMERS SOUTHSIDE
60ml gin
30ml The Curious Cabinet Rhubarb Shrub Syrup
3 drops Bob’s Abbots Bitters
1 mint sprig
Shake with ice. Strain into coupe glass. Serve.
White Peach Bellini
A super refreshing, alcohol free, twist on a Bellini. Perfect for when you don’t want to have alcohol, but you still want something with a festive kick.
INGREDIENTS
4 - 5 shots alcohol free sparkling wine or to taste
1 sprig of mint or rosemary
METHOD
Fill a spritz glass with ice. Add Shrub Syrup and sparkling wine. Garnish with a sprig of mint or rosemary.
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NOTE: For a “hard” version - simply use alcoholic sparkling wine