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How to Drink AUSTRALIAN CHRISTMAS Gin

Out of one of Cam’s favourite family traditions came this fun, festive, complex gin that sings of hot Australian Christmas days spent feasting, drinking and playing cricket.

So, how should you drink your Australian Christmas Gin?

Firstly, we love a nip of it on the rocks with a twist of orange so you can taste all those Christmas flavours to their fullest. Or if you want to go to a richer level, take a note out of Cam’s book and add a teaspoon of cream.

But Christmas time in Australia means summer days, so we know you’ll be hankering for something fresh and cool. For a super simple thirst quencher try a Christmas Gin & Ginger with ginger ale or beer and fresh lime (reminiscent of a Dark & Stormy).

Whether you’re celebrating with friends and family or simply enjoying a quiet night at home, our Christmas cocktails are the perfect way to add some gin-fuelled festive fun to the holiday season.

Gin & Ginger
INGREDIENTS
- 45mL Australian Christmas Gin
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- Ginger beer or ale
- Lime
METHOD
- Add gin and bitters to a tall glass
- Squeeze in a wedge of lime and add ice
- Top with ginger beer or ale and garnish with another lime wedge
Strawberry Smash
INGREDIENTS
- 50mL Australian Christmas Gin
- 20mL lemon juice
- 15mL simple syrup
- 60mL soda water
- 2 strawberries
- 6 mint leaves
METHOD
- Combine all ingredients (except soda) in a tin and shake with ice
- Strain into a Highball glass and add soda water
- Top with ice and garnish with a mint sprig and half a strawberry
Golden Bees Knees
INGREDIENTS
- 45mL Australian Christmas Gin
- 45mL lemon juice
- 20mL honey syrup (1 part honey: 1 part water)
- 20mL ginger syrup
- 120mL lager (we recommend XXXX Gold)
METHOD
- Combine all ingredients (except lager) in a tin and shake with ice
- Dump into a beer glass and top with lager
Communal Christmas Cooler
INGREDIENTS
- 450mL Australian Christmas Gin
- 150mL Fino Sherry
- 200mL lemon juice
- 200mL rose syrup (we recommend Crawley’s)
- 500mL soda water
- Lemon
- Mint
METHOD
- Combine all ingredients in a punch bowl and top with ice
- Garnish with lemon wheels and mint sprigs
- Ladle into a glass with ice and serve

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AUSTRALIAN CHRISTMAS GIN

An annual release, made with Christmas puddings and aged in muscat barrels.
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