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Roberta Ladbrook
GIN FIZZ

GIN FIZZ

What's all the fizz about? A classic cocktail recipe that will transport you back to the Gatsby era, the gin fizz is a soft, silky and elegant drink that is easy to shake up in no time. The fizz or the foam on top is the crowing glory so don't skip this step.  The gin fizz recipe I am enjoying lately is a pink raspberry fizz.  Fresh zingy lemon pairs perfectly with the tartness of the raspberry infused gin to hold on to the memory of summer. A small amount of eggwhite is used to create the liquid meringue like...

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Roberta Ladbrook
AUTUMN MAPLE MULE

AUTUMN MAPLE MULE

Cocktail Recipes A great cocktail is about showing off and making the drinker feel super special. We’ve been hard at work creating delicious, sumptuous cocktails for you to help finesse your Gin O’clock. We’ve got you covered with simple tips to up your garnish game and suggestions on glassware to take your skills to the next level.  Apple Pie Martini Autumn is here so celebrate the cool crisp evenings with the perfect cool crisp martini using our Autumn Edition spiced apple and fig gin with a dash of Crafty Cider’s sweet sipping Ice Cider. This martini is elegant and silky with all...

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Roberta Ladbrook
What's In A Name?  Eliksir

What's In A Name? Eliksir

What's in a name? You might have wondered about the name of our gin so here's a little background. Eliksir [noun]- derived from Middle English, from the Arabic al-ʾiksīr, meaning a liquid or tonic to grant eternal life, the secret to good health and the remedy for all ills. In Norse mythology eliksir is the ambrosia or nectar of the gods. I think you'll agree our gin is certainly the nectar of the gods. Tumbarumba provides all the freshest ingredients, the sublime atmosphere and the perfect alchemy to create our Eliksir Gin.

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Roberta Ladbrook
Let's talk tonic

Let's talk tonic

Some people make a big fuss about tonics and given they are an integral part of the way in which most of us consume our gin I can see why. Here's 10 fun facts about this bitter thirst quencher!1) Tonic is a medicinal substance taken to give a feeling of vigour or well-being and is synonymous with 'refreshing' 2) It comes from Greek root word 'tonikos' meaning 'invigorating'. 3) Tonic water is carbonated water infused with quinine, an extract derived from the bark of the South American Cinchona plant.  4) The South American indigenous peoples used the healing properties of the bark...

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