Strawberry Tea-Ni
A summery and floral drink made with our Summer Tea Party Cocktail Tea. This one is perfect with or without alcohol, so you can enjoy this drink all summer long.
A summery and floral drink that can be enjoyed all summer long. This one is perfect with or without alcohol, so you can drink this all day long.
INGREDIENTS
30ml Gin (for an alcohol-free version add 30ml extra tea)
METHOD
PRIOR TO SERVING
Pre-brew 2 teaspoons of Summer Tea Party Cocktail Tea in 250ml and chill. (Use 60ml-90ml for this recipe, and save the rest for later - chill in the fridge for up to 3 days).
AT TIME OF SERVING
Add The Curious Cabinet Strawberry Shrub Syrup, chilled tea and 30ml gin (or extra tea for an alcohol-free version) to a shaker with lots of ice. Shake well. Double Strain into a coupe glass. Serve.
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Strawberry Shrub Gold Rush
We were thrilled to have our Strawberry Shrub Syrup featured in a cocktail by Aus Botanicals. Try this with your favourite Single Malt Whiskey, we recommend Blackwoods Distilling Co.
Here’s how to make it:
INGREDIENTS
60ml Single Malt Whiskey
30ml Strawberry Shrub Syrup
22.5ml lemon juice
60ml grapefruit juice
Ice
METHOD
Add all ingredients including ice to the cocktail shaker and give a really vigorous shake! Double strain into cocktail glass.
Garnish with a citrus rose.
Sit back and enjoy!
Garnish Suggestions
Jazz up your drinks with these fruit and herb garnish suggestions. Perfect and unique to each Shrub Syrup flavour, these are an easy way to add wow-factor to a simple Shrub and Soda or one of our Sparkling Shrub Elixirs.
These garnishes are great with any of our Shrub Syrups and even in your own creations. Unlock your curiosity by channelling your inner mixologist and coming up with your own intriguing creations.
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
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4 fresh raspberries (muddled)
45 mls Anther Florescence gin (collaboration with the Royal Melbourne Botanic Gardens)
15 mls Marionette Liqueur Groiselle
30 mls The Curious Cabinet Strawberry Shrub Syrup
15 mls lemon juice
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Strawberry Shrub & Ice Cream Float
One for the kids (and adults!). A delicious twist on a spider, with a twist of the curious.
INGREDIENTS
1 shot The Curious Cabinet Strawberry Shrub Syrup
5 shots soda water
Vanilla Ice cream
METHOD
Combine Stawberry Shrub with soda water in a glass.
Top with ice cream, and gently stir with a straw.
Watch the delicious bubbles fizz to the top.
Garnish with a strawberry and a straw and spoon.
Sparkling Strawberry & Bitters
A super refreshing drink, perfect for when you don’t want to have alcohol, but you still want something with a kick.
INGREDIENTS
5 shots soda water
Angastora Bitters
1 sprig of mint
METHOD
Fill a glass with ice. Add Shrub Syrup, soda water and bitters. Stir. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
Strawberry, Spinach, Fetta & Walnut Salad
INGREDIENTS
5 cups baby spinach (washed)
1/2 cup mint leaves, removed from stalks
2 cups strawberries halved and green tops removed
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup toasted, diced walnuts
DRESSING
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup Strawberry Shrub Syrup
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
METHOD
In a large bowl toss the spinach, mint, strawberries and walnuts.
In another small bowl whisk together all dressing ingredients.
Pour over the salad ingredients; toss to combine.
Sprinkle the feta over the top of salad.
Serve immediately.