Must Try White Peach cocktails (boozy and dry)
For us, White Peach is the taste of warm weather, sunny days and sharing delicious drinks with friends and family. Whether you like your drinks boozy or dry, we have a drink option to suit your tastes.
White Peach Bellini
This drink is the perfect champagne or prosecco cocktail recipe, and will be sure to wow your guests, without taking away too much time from entertaining.
The recipe is simple, and to adjust it to an alcohol-free recipe, all you need to do is swap the sparkling wine out for an alcohol free option.
INGREDIENTS
1 shot The Curious Cabinet White Peach Shrub Syrup
5 shots champagne/prosecco/sparkling wine
Sprig of mint or rosemary to garnish
METHOD
Fill a spritz glass with ice. Add Shrub Syrup and sparkling wine. Adjust to taste. Garnish and serve.
Sparkling white peach
An easy white peach alcohol-free drink recipe that you can jazz up with some beautiful garnishes or your favourite spirit - if you like it boozy.
We recommend vodka and gin as they pair very nicely with the delicate flavours of the White Peach Shrub Syrup.
INGREDIENTS
1 shot The Curious Cabinet White Peach Shrub Syrup
5 shots soda water
Ice
Garnish, we suggest: rosemary, mint, thyme, sage
METHOD
Fill a tall glass with ice. Add Shrub Syrup and soda water. (Add your spirit of choice if you are having a hard version). Adjust to taste. Add your garnish and serve.
peach martini
This is a recipe that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways depending on whether you want an alcohol-free, or alcohol version.
INGREDIENTS
1 shot The Curious Cabinet White Peach Shrub Syrup
2 1/2 shots brewed and chilled green tea
Ice
Rosemary
METHOD
To a shaker with ice, add the Shrub Syrup and green tea. Shake until cold. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with rosemary.
NOTES
For a cocktail version of this recipe, we recommend adding a shot of gin or vodka to the recipe. For an even harder version, you can take out the green tea.
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2023 Clean and Conscious Award Results
We are thrilled that our Spiced Rhubarb Chutney has taken home a Bronze Medal, and our Lime Dust was a finalist in the 2023 Clean and Conscious Awards.
We are so proud as a small business that our efforts have been recognised for our sustainability philosophies in the Low Waste Food Category.
Keep scrolling to see what the judges had to say about our products!
Spiced Rhubarb Chutney - Bronze medal
I like the spice in this chutney and that it contains rhubarb (I LOVE rhubarb!). It’s a quality preserve that I can feel good about eating as it’s produced from ingredients that would have gone to waste, using renewable energy.
I love that the Curious Cabinet upcycle’s food that would have otherwise gone to waste (reducing greenhouse gas emissions) and that they use solar energy and don’t use gas in their production lines!
- Laura Trotta
A fantastic chutney made from great ingredients that otherwise would have been wasted. Fabulous spices and texture and tastes amazing on a sandwich! I also love the concept of re-using food that would otherwise be wasted to make delicious new foods.
- Corrine Sultana
Lime Dust - finalist
I like that it packs a zing and adds flair to dishes and cocktails. I can see cocktail bars and sous chefs in top restaurants enjoying adding the lime dust to their creations. I also love that the Curious Cabinet upcycle food that would have otherwise gone to waste (reducing greenhouse gas emissions) and that they use solar energy and don’t use gas in their production lines!
- Laura Trotter
This is a great idea to reuse ingredients to fancy up your drinks, desserts and other sweet things. Easy to dust and looks great too! I also love the concept of re-using food that would otherwise be wasted to make delicious new foods.
- Corrine Sultana
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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
2023 Clean and Conscious Awards Finalists
We are so proud to have our Lime Dust and Spiced Rhubarb Chutney feature as finalists in the 2023 Clean + Conscious Awards. Being recognised in the Low Waste Food category, these products are made from the fruit strained off our Shrub Syrups, meaning there is little to no waste in our production process.
Lime Dust
This delicious dust is made from the fruit strained off our Lime Shrub Syrup and sugar. It is zingy yet sweet, and is the perfect garnish for your margarita, desserts and more.
Spiced Rhubarb Chutney
A curiously spiced chutney, made from the fruit strained off our Rhubarb Shrub Syrup. This is perfect for cheese platters, sandwiches or burgers.
We look forward to updating you on the result of our products in the Clean + Conscious Awards.
In the meantime, make sure to check out other finalists in a range of categories.
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Woodend Farmers Market 7 October
UPCOMING DATES:
7 October
Come find us at the Woodend Farmers Market on the first Saturday of every month. Explore the regions finest small producers, whilst stopping by for a free tasting of our Shrub Syrups, Preserves & Alcohol-Free Mulled Wine.
When: 9:000 am - 1:00 pm
Where: High Street, Woodend
Keep up to date with all of the amazing stall holders that will be attending by following the Woodend Farmers’ Market Facebook Page.
We can’t wait to see you there.
Torquay Farmers Market 30 September 2023
UPCOMING DATES:
Saturday 30 September
Saturday 28 October
Come find us at the Torquay Farmers Market on the last Saturday of every month. Explore the regions finest small producers, whilst stopping by for a free tasting of our Shrub Syrups, Preserves & Alcohol-Free Mulled Wine.
When: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Where: 1 Merrijig Drive, Torquay
Keep up to date with all of the amazing stall holders that will be attending each week by following the Torquay Farmers Market Facebook Page.
We can’t wait to see you there.
The Tarty Ted
A citrus alternative to a gin & tonic. This is one that’s so good, the creator’s of the recipe, The Bellarine Distillery, have put it in a can!
60ml The Bellarine Distillery Teddy & The Fox Gin
30ml The Curious Cabinet Mandarin Shrub Syrup (or to taste)
Soda Water
Lime
Add Gin & Shrub Syrup to a glass with lots of ice. Top with soda & a squeeze of lime.
Garnish with lime wheels, Mandarin wheels or a rim of The Curious Cabinet Mandarin Dust. Enjoy!
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Starry Night
A cocktail so good, you might see stars. Comforting and sweet, you’ll definitely want to enjoy this one by the fire on a starry night.
INGREDIENTS
60ml Cognac
45ml The Curious Cabinet Cherry Shrub Syrup
30ml Red vermouth
2.5ml Absinthe
3 Dashes chocolate bitters
METHOD
Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry. Serve.
Key Lime Pie
You know you want to! Thanks to our truly amazing photographer, @MandyCouzens for not only coming up with this amazing image, but also creating this delicious pie! Here is how she did it. We’ve listed it in two sections - the base & filling, and then the meringue.
BASE & FILLING
(Recipe sourced from here.)
INGREDIENTS
200g wheatmeal or Granita biscuits
1/4 cup ground almonds
1 tbsp caster sugar
100g butter, melted
4 eggs, lightly beaten
395g can condensed milk
2/3 cup (160ml) cream
Zest and juice of 4 limes
METHOD
Preheat oven to 170°C. Line base of a 20cm springform tin with baking paper.
Process biscuits until fine crumbs. Add almonds , sugar and butter , process until combined. Press mixture firmly into the base and 3cm up sides of tin. Refrigerate.
Whisk eggs , milk , cream , lime rind and juice until smooth. Pour into biscuit crust.
Place on tray and bake for 40-45 mins or until set. Cool. Top with Meringue (recipe below).
MERINGUE
INGREDIENTS
225ml egg whites (about 6 eggs)
1½ cups (330g) Caster Sugar
1 tbsp cornflour (corn starch)
1½ tsps white vinegar
METHOD
Place the eggwhite in the bowl of an electric mixer and whisk on high speed until soft peaks form.
Add the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until each addition is dissolved before adding more++.
Once all the sugar has been added, scrape down the sides of the bowl and whisk for a further 10–15 minutes or until the mixture is thick and glossy+++.
Place the cornflour and vinegar in a small bowl and mix until smooth.
Add the cornflour mixture to the eggwhite mixture and whisk for 30 seconds or until well combined++++.
Spoon meringue over pie, swirling decoratively. Use a kitchen torch to toast meringue, if desired.
Top with thinly sliced lime wheels and a sprinkling of Lime Dust.
Enjoye!
+ Making meringue is a science. Be sure to measure your ingredients carefully, including the eggwhites as egg sizes do vary. Fresh, room temperature eggs work best – when whisked they’ll become fluffy and voluminous, plus they’re more stable during baking.
++ Be patient when gradually adding the sugar to the eggwhite. Each tablespoon of sugar should be dissolved before the next is added.
+++ Take care not to overwhisk the meringue mixture – it’s ready when it’s thick, glossy, smooth and there are no more sugar granules. You can check this by rubbing a little mixture between your thumb and forefinger.
++++ See the recipes that follow for how to bake this meringue mixture.
TIP
It’s best to avoid making meringue on humid days. Excess humidity can cause meringue to sink during or after baking.
Curious Christmas Mocktails & Cocktails
Thanks to The Tea Nomad for these delicious Christmas recipes featuring both our Mandarin and our Cherry Shrub Syrups paired with their delicious Noel Tea.
NOËL SANTA-GRIA (cocktail)
2 shot of chilled Noël , strongly brewed.
2 shots of brandy
2 sprigs of rosemary
Method: stir all with ice and a sprig of rosemary until super chilled. Then strain into glass and garnish with rosemary.
NOËL CHERRY SPRITZER (mocktail)
- 6 parts of Noël, cold brewed*
- 1 part The Curious Cabinet Dark Cherry Shrub Syrup
- splash of soda water
This mocktail spritzer is the perfect lunch or picnic accompaniment. The tea and shrub syrup mix can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge, then served with a slice of orange and a splash of soda water.
*To cold brew Noël, simply add 4 tsp of tea to 1L cold water. Allow to sit for 4+ hours (or just make it the night before).