Spirit of the Wiltshire Downs
Rooted in the Wiltshire Downs, Crafted for the Curious.
Spirit of the Wiltshire Downs
Rooted in the Wiltshire Downs, Crafted for the Curious.
COCKTAILS
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HEAT WAVE NEGRONI
Our Heatwave Negroni is a refreshing twist on the White Negroni—a modern reimagining of the classic Negroni that, while it feels timeless, only emerged in the early 2000s. We’ve taken...
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Green Wing Sour
Sour cocktails are among the oldest and most enduring styles in the world of mixology, tracing their roots back to the 18th century. Originally developed by sailors who mixed citrus...
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BUSTARD COBBLER
This time of year with everything fresh, new and green we adore the English Garden cocktail, for its refreshing and floral flavours. It made us sit back and think how...
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BEES KNEES
The Bee's Knees cocktail is believed to have been created during the Prohibition era in the United States, around the 1920s. It is attributed to a bartender in New York...
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RHUBARB SOUR
We love rhubarb, especially during the forced rhubarb season, which runs from January to early March, peaking in February. Grown in dark, heated sheds in the famous Yorkshire Rhubarb Triangle...
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Grapefruit & Ginger Hot Toddy
This is a cocktail that’s perfect for surviving the last stretch of winter: the Grapefruit & Ginger Hot Toddy. This cozy drink is ideal for chilly weather, offering the comforting...
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Winter Jewel 75
Pomegranates are often called "winter jewels" because of their vibrant, jewel-like seeds, known as arils, which add a burst of colour and flavour to the colder months. Pomegranates thrive in...
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Dark As Night
The Dark as Night cocktail, created at The Dewberry Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina, is a rich, smooth nightcap that blends cognac with Cocchi Barolo Chinato (aromatised wine) and walnut...
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The Insomniac Martini
This cocktail might look like an Espresso Martini, as both cocktails are coffee-based but differ in ingredients, flavour profile, and presentation. The Insomniac cocktail is creamier and richer than the...
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Pear Gin Fizz
Pears are the perfect autumn fruit, and their delicate sweetness pairs wonderfully with the herbal notes of our Great Bustard Gin. The warming spices of star anise and cardamom, along...
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Bee Sting
The Bee Sting cocktail is a relatively modern creation that plays on the popularity of honey-based cocktails and the growing trend of incorporating spicy elements into drinks. Its history is...
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Blackberry & Sparkling Rose Jelly
With blackberries now in season and readily growing on the hedgerows we have designed a dessert that celebrate these sweet sharp berries. Modern research has highlighted the health benefits of...
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Enzoni
The Enzoni cocktail is a modern twist on the classic Negroni, combining the bitterness of Campari with the refreshing taste of fresh grapes and the herbal notes of Great Bustard...
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English Garden (Sunday Brunch)
This was show cased on Sunday Brunch June 2024, by Olivier Ward. The exact origins of the English Garden cocktail are not well-documented, and there is no widely recognized single...
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BICYCLE THIEF
Originally on the menu at Dutch Kills, Long Island City, New York. It was created by Zachary Gelnaw-Rubin and Abraham Hawkins, quickly becoming a hit. The Bicycle Thief is a...
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PEGU CLUB
The Pegu Club in Rangoon (now Yangon), Myanmar, was a British colonial officers' club established in the late 19th century. Named after the Pegu River, the club was located just...
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APEROL SOUR
Aperol is a liqueur made from a blend of bitter and sweet oranges, herbs, and spices. It has a distinctive flavour profile that is both citrusy and slightly bitter. At...
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Bushwacker
With Easter upon us, we wanted to create something different celebrating both chocolate and our Hazelnut Vodka. Initially we started using the Hazelnut Alexander as a base, but research took...
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French Blonde
Rumoured to be Taylor Swift’s new favourite cocktail, we must love this too. Fresh, lightly sweet, and not overly strong, this drink combines grapefruit juice, elderflower liqueur (typically St-Germain), Lillet...
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Negroni Sour
History informs us that drink originated from Caffe Casoni in Florence, Italy in 1919. Legend tells that Count Camillo Negroni asked his friend, bartender Forsco Scarselli, to strengthen his favourite...
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Hazelnut Alexander
This is another brand-new cocktail created by the talented Ben Morley. It is a twist on the Brandy Alexander, using our Hazelnut Vodka. This has been created for Christmas and...
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Virginia Creeper
Designed last month, this is a brand-new cocktail created by the talented Ben Morley a part time mixologist, who came to the distillery to both visit and create a series...
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Spiced Apple Ginger Smash
With evenings closing in, this is a great autumnal signature serve using cider, freshly picked apples with the warming tones of cinnamon. A ‘smash’ involves both muddling and shaking the...
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Rocket & Fennel Gimlet
Our garden has provided a lot this year in terms of fruit and vegetables. This cocktail celebrates two of these, fennel and wild rockets. This is like the ‘Rocket Gimlet’...