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Join artist Spalding for a private group guided sculpture walk in the garden at wildbrumby distillery. You’ll also get the chance to peek inside the Spalding Studio – rarely open to the public. Upon the conclusion of the walk, relax in the cafe with a beverage, followed by a schnapps tasting.
Thursday to Monday (weather permitting)
$20 per person includes a guided sculpture walk and tea/coffee or cocktail, and a schnapps tasting, with all proceeds going to support the not-for-profit work of One Thredbo
Bookings essential. Minimum number of 6 participants required.
To enquire, please email orders@wildbrumby.com or phone (02) 6457 1447.
Hyatt Hotel Canberra is turning 100 and to celebrate they are throwing a glamorous party to rival the Great Gatsby!
Come and join us at our pop-op Bellini Bar on Friday 25th October from 7pm!
Friday 25th October 2024
7pm – 10pm
Hyatt Hotel Canberra, 120 Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla
Thursday 20 June 2024
Experience the spirit of the Snowy Mountains at Hyatt Hotel Canberra’s Schnapps masterclass. Join wildbrumby founder Brad Spalding and distiller Sebastian Druege in the historic Griffin’s Lounge for schnappy cocktails, winter canapes, and stories about distillation, ski culture, and mountain life.
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Bring out the champagne glasses – it’s sour cherry schnapps season!
Christmas is all about great company and fabulous food. Lunch tables overflow with prawns and sweet, heart-shaped cherries. Their pits decorating the table come dinner time.
So, what happens to their smaller, less common cousins – the sour, morello cherry?
These deep ruby morsels are gifted with a complex flavour that we believe was made for our sour cherry schnapps!
Sour cherries, like the morello cherry have been used in liqueurs all over Europe for centuries. The most famous being Kirshwasser, meaning “cherry water”, from the Black Forrest region of Germany.
You guessed it. Sour cherry is the beautifully tart and tempting schnapps responsible for the delicious black forest cake. But could you imagine a cherry topped pavlova drizzled with our seasonal sour cherry schnapps!?
The possibilities are endless with this deliciously bittersweet treat. Here are a few cocktail recipes to get you cheers-ing to cherry this Christmas!
Kirsch Royale
As a Christmassy riff on the French ‘Kir Royale’, this cocktail is all about celebration. The star ingredient? A generous pour of our seasonal sour cherry schnapps.
This is the perfect cocktail to serve to friends just as the Christmas crackers are pulled and the jokes are shared.
And the best part about our Kirsch Royale is that you’ll have one at your fingertips in two easy steps – Let’s leave the complicated recipes to the food this year.
Ingredients:
20ml wildbrumby sour cherry schnapps
wildbrumby brut
morello cherries
How to make it:
To be cheers-ing to cherry all through to Christmas dinner, first place your morello cherry into a champagne flute and add our wildbrumby sour cherry schnapps.
Next, tilt the champagne flute on a 45-degree angle and fill with our wildbrumby brut. This will result in an evenly mixed cocktail that is ready to serve in seconds.
Sour Cherry Martini
It wouldn’t be a wildbrumby celebration without a martini. And our seasonal sour cherry schnapps is the ingredient that takes our signature martini recipe from party favourite to the Christmas cocktail everyone will want to sip.
In this cocktail you’ll find a lip-smacking tartness and candied cherry notes. (Have a friend obsessed with martinis? We have that Sour Cherry Martini Pack they didn’t know was on their Christmas wish list.)
Ingredients:
60mL wildbrumby Sour Cherry Schnapps
30mL wildbrumby Kosciuszko Vodka
morello cherry
How to make it:
Set up your chilled martini glass with a single morello cherry. Then, bring out your cocktail mixing glass and fill it to the brim with ice. Add our sour cherry schnapps and wildbrumby Kosciuszko vodka, and stir for 15 rotations.
Strain the contents of your cocktail mixing glass into your chilled martini glass. Enjoy!
Sour Cherry Sling
The Singapore Sling, a brilliantly fruity and pink cocktail, was invented in Singapore in the early 1900’s and has been a summertime classic ever since.
Some versions of the long forgotten ‘original recipe’ call for pineapple juice. However, our version combines the citrus notes of fresh lemon and orange, giving this cherry-forward drink an extra punch of tartness.
Sipping this cocktail by the pool or whilst on BBQ duty is one way to beat that summertime heat.
Ingredients:
30mL Classic Gin
30mL Sour Cherry
15mL fresh lemon juice
15mL fresh orange juice
morello cherries
wildbrumby morello bitters (or Angostura bitters)
soda water
How to make it:
The key to making the best Singapore Sling is to use fresh and quality ingredients. First, squeeze at least 15mL of fresh lemon juice and 15mL of fresh orange juice. Then prep your garnish by pinning two morello cherries using a cocktail pin.
Fill a bar shaker with ice and pour in the lemon juice and orange juice, followed by our wildbrumby classic gin and our cherry schnapps. Shake till frost forms on the outside of your bar shaker and strain into an ice filled Collins glass. Top with soda water.
Place your pinned cherries on top of your glass and add a tiny dash of morello bitters (available from our distillery door). And if you don’t have a bar shaker at home, simply build it straight into your glass.
wildbrumby seasonal products are available from our online shop or distillery door for limited periods only.
Wildflowers are in bloom, the sun is out, and the mountains are singing for adventure.
Spring has sprung and we’re celebrating with a floral, herbaceous and honey-sweet treat – our Dandelion & Honey schnapps.
Incorporating wild, handpicked dandelion flowers and local alpine honey with a base of our Pink Lady Apple schnapps. This is a seasonal schnapps made to be savoured for as long as our dandelions are in bloom.
You may be asking yourself, why dandelion? This vibrant yellow flower is highly aromatic and known as one of the most common edible flowers.
In teas and drinks, dandelion gives off a rich herbaceous and floral flavour often served alongside honey and lemon.
Local alpine honey is a key ingredient in our Dandelion & Honey schnapps too.
As bees busily venture from plant to plant, the taste of the snowy mountains in spring is collected into each drop of their gorgeous golden honey.
For us, the vibrant notes of wildflowers and local alpine honey are the true flavours of spring. So, where does the idea of floral schnapps come from?
Herbs and flowers, like dandelion, have a long history in liquor creation. Particularly in Western Europe where many traditional alcoholic beverages consumed in springtime, and beyond, are herbal liqueurs and aromatised fortified wines.
Today, you’re bound to come across plenty of cocktails celebrating springtime with herbaceous and floral flavours.
Here’s how we like to drink it:
Our Dandelion & Honey schnapps is delectable served neat or over ice. You can also try it as a boilermaker with your favourite lager after a long mountain bike ride or enjoy it in a simple cocktail like our Angry Bee. What better way to celebrate spring than with a floral and honey forward refresher?
How to make the Angry Bee:
Ingredients:
wildbrumby Dandelion & Honey schnapps 60mL
Fresh Lemon Juice 15mL
Soda Water
An edible flower
Method:
Fill a highball glass with ice and pour in our wildbrumby Dandelion & Honey schnapps and fresh lemon juice. Stir in ingredients and top with high-quality soda water.
Want to make this drink extra special? First, add ice to your highball glass and fill it halfway with soda water. To a cocktail shaker, add ice, fresh lemon juice, our wildbrumby Dandelion & Honey schnapps and shake well.
Using the cocktail shaker will thoroughly mix these ingredients and creates a soft texture that tastes phenomenal and is sure to impress your friends.
Strain the contents of your cocktail shaker into your highball glass and top with extra soda water if needed. Garnish with your favourite edible flower – our pick is the dandelion, of course!
*wildbrumby seasonal products are available from our online shop or distillery door for limited periods only.
Host a spring picnic with magical Elderflower liqueur drinks and desserts.
Christmas is just around the corner, and there’s a little magic in the air!
In anticipation, we’ve just bottled something rather special. For the very first time, wildbrumby has released a limited-edition Elderflower Liqueur Schnapps, capturing the delicate floral flavours of spring in the mountains.
And what better excuse to gather your favourite people, roll out a picnic rug and celebrate with some enchanting elderflower cocktails and sweet treats?
For our distiller, who grew up in Bavaria, elderflowers bring back fond memories of springtime in Europe.
As soon as the fragrant white blossoms appeared, it was time to make homemade elderflower syrup or dip the delicate flowers into pancake batter and fry them into golden elderflower fritters. Come autumn, the dark elderberries were gathered for jam.
Fast-forward to spring in the Snowy Mountains, where elderflowers bloom around the distillery and across the countryside towards Lake Jindabyne.
For a few magical weeks, these tiny creamy-white blossoms fill the mountain air with their delicate perfume. But blink, and they’re gone!
So when the elderflowers bloom, our distiller gets picking, capturing a little of that fleeting spring magic in a bottle.
This year, we’ve created something new. Unlike our traditional dry Elderflower Schnapps, our brand-new Elderflower Liqueur Schnapps has a softer floral character and gentle sweetness. It’s a beautifully fragrant little number that’s perfect for springtime sipping, cocktails and desserts.
And it’s just the thing for an enchanted spring picnic!
If there’s one cocktail that captures the spirit of a European spring, it’s the Hugo Spritz.
Originating in the German-speaking region of Northern Italy, this refreshing cocktail combines fragrant elderflower, sparkling wine, fresh mint and lime.
We’ve given it a little Aussie alpine twist with our new Elderflower Liqueur Schnapps and wildbrumby Brut.
Light, floral, bubbly and ridiculously refreshing, it’s the perfect picnic companion.
And to make entertaining a breeze, we’ve put together a Hugo Spritz Cocktail Bundle with the key ingredients for this springtime favourite. Just add fresh mint, lime and a little sunshine!
For those who fancy something with a little more zing, our Elderflower Sour is another lovely way to enjoy this seasonal schnapps.
The delicate floral sweetness of elderflower pairs beautifully with the bright tang of fresh lime and the botanical notes of our wildbrumby Classic Gin.
It’s a refreshing, sophisticated little number, perfect for a leisurely afternoon with friends.
And with our Christmas Gin coming soon, we’re already dreaming up some rather magical festive combinations. Watch this space!
Who said schnapps was just for sipping?
For a delightfully simple spring dessert, drizzle a little wildbrumby Elderflower Liqueur Schnapps over fresh strawberries and cream.
The juicy sweetness of strawberries, luscious cream and delicate floral notes of elderflower are a match made in dessert heaven.
No baking, no fuss, just a little alpine indulgence. Almost too lovely to eat. Almost!
There’s something rather special about bringing a little Bavarian tradition to life in the Snowy Mountains.
Different mountains, different side of the world, but the same magical springtime ritual of gathering elderflowers and turning them into something delicious.
Our new Elderflower Liqueur Schnapps is lovingly crafted from elderflowers foraged around the Snowy Mountains and Lake Jindabyne, capturing their delicate floral character and gentle sweetness.
But like the flowers themselves, this seasonal release won’t be around for long.
So gather your friends, pack a picnic basket, shake up a little floral magic and make the most of these glorious spring days.
Because some of life’s most magical moments are as fleeting as the flowers themselves.
Classic Hugo
Fresh mint, elderflower and a little sparkle. Build it in the glass and serve straight away.
Ingredients:
To Make It:
Gently clap the mint between your hands and place it in a large wine glass. Fill the glass with ice. Pour in the elderflower schnapps, followed by the prosecco and soda water. Stir gently once or twice, add the lime and serve immediately.
Elderflower Sour
Our elderflower serve with Christmas Gin, bright lime and apple, shaken until chilled and topped with a
fine, soft foam.
Ingredients:
To Make It:
Chill a coupe or small cocktail glass. Add the Elderflower Schnapps, Christmas Gin, lime juice, apple juice, elderflower syrup and Wonderfoam to a shaker. Shake without ice for about 10 seconds to build the foam. Add ice and shake hard for a further 10–15 seconds, until well chilled. Double strain into the chilled glass. Allow the foam to settle briefly, then serve. A little care with the pour makes all the difference: fine strain to catch the ice shards and leave a smooth finish.
A simple way to enjoy fresh elderflowers in season. Serve these warm, with a light dusting of icing sugar
and a squeeze of lemon.
Strawberry compote, soft sponge and whipped mascarpone cream, layered in stemless wine glasses. Easy
to prepare ahead and lovely to bring to the table.
Ready to make your own?
Celebrate spring with wildbrumby’s sparkling cocktails and spritzers!
Whether you’re celebrating Melbourne Cup at the office, at home, or enjoying a public holiday picnic (lucky Victorians!), a wildbrumby Peach Bellini is a delicious way to toast the occasion.
Not fussed about the horses and all the racing fuss? Fair enough! Our Peach Bellini is just as fabulous for a sunny spring afternoon, a leisurely Christmas brunch or any occasion that calls for a little sparkle.
And with the festive season galloping towards us, we’ve stirred up a few more bubbly cocktail recipes to get your celebrations off to a schnappy start!
From fruity and floral to zesty and bittersweet, these refreshing spring spritzers are perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Here’s what’s on the cocktail menu:
So frock up, pop the bubbles and get schnappy this Melbourne Cup! Whether you’re cheering on the horses or simply soaking up the spring sunshine, these cocktails are sure to bring a little sparkle to the occasion.
Peach Bellini
This is a fresh, schnappy twist on the classic Venetian cocktail made famous by Harry’s Bar.
Ingredients:
• 25ml wildbrumby Peach Nectar schnapps
• Top up with wildbrumby Brut
• Garnish with a slice of fresh peach
To Make It:
To make this summery delight, pour Wildbrumby peach schnapps into a champagne flute and then top up with chilled Wildbrumby Brut. Garnish with a slice of fresh white peach.
Italian Lemonade
A summer hit: light and refreshing with just the right amount of zesty goodness.
Ingredients:
• 45ml wildbrumby Limoncello
• 30ml Classic Gin
• 20ml Fresh Lemon Juice
• Top up with Indian Tonic
• Garnish with a slice of lemon and sprig of rosemary
To Make It:
Fill a large wine glass with ice.
Add schnapps, gin and lemon juice and stir gently.
Top up with Indian Tonic water.
Garnish with a slice of lemon and a sprig of fresh rosemary.
Alpine Meadow Spritz
A longer drink for a warm spring afternoon. Chilled chamomile tea softens the floral schnapps, lime brings lift, and soda opens it into a refreshing spritz.
Ingredients:
• 30 ml wildbrumby Dandelion & Honey Schnapps
• 20 ml wildbrumby Kosciuszko vodka
• 60 ml cold chamomile tea
• 15 ml fresh lime juice
• 10 ml honey syrup
• Soda water, to top
• Cucumber, mint and lime to garnish
• Ice
To Make It:
Add the schnapps, vodka, cold chamomile tea, lime juice, honey syrup and ice to a shaker. Shake briefly, then strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice. Top with soda and garnish with cucumber, mint and lime.
Schnapperol Spritz
Our cheeky take on Italy’s most popular spritz features bitter-sweet Wildbrumby Negroni and your preferred blood orange soda, for when you feel like a delightful spicy, citrus refresher – but you don’t want to follow the crowd.
Ingredients:
• 60ml wildbrumby Negroni
• Top up with Blood Orange Soda
• Ice
• Garnish with a slice of orange and a sprig of rosemary
To Make It:
Fill a large wine glass with ice.
Add 60ml Negroni.
Top up with Blood Orange Soda (Fever-tree or Capi)
Garnish with a slice of orange and a sprig of fresh rosemary
Orchard Spritz
A summer hit: light and refreshing with just the right amount of zesty goodness.
Ingredients:
• 45ml wildbrumby Pink Lady Apple Schnapps
• 30ml Kosciuszko Vodka
• Fever Tree Ginger Ale
• 15ml Fresh Lemon Juice
• Dash of simple syrup
To Make It:
Fill a large wine glass with ice.
Add schnapps, vodka, simple syrup and lemon juice and stir gently.
Top up with ginger ale.
Garnish with slices of pink lady apple and fresh mint.
Create special moments with three schnappy spring cocktails inspired by the flavours of the Snowy Mountains.
Wildbrumby’s Dandelion & Honey schnapps is a floral, honeyed delight that bottles the essence of spring in the Snowy Mountains.
Crafted with wild dandelion flowers and local alpine honey, our Dandelion & Honey schnapps is balanced with our classic Pink Lady apple base. Its rounded sweetness pairs beautifully with citrus, gin, tea and even seductive smoky flavours.
Our distiller has created three buzz-worthy cocktails that show just how versatile this floral little number can be. From a soft after-dinner indulgence to a bright, citrusy coupe and a long, refreshing spritz, there’s a schnappy moment for every spring occasion!
Soft, silky and just a little seductive. Milk & Honey combines honeyed schnapps with vodka, topped with an airy milk foam and a subtle hint of smoke. A lovely way to wind down after dinner.
A zesty twist on a classic! Gin and lemon bring a refreshing citrus kick to the floral sweetness of Dandelion & Honey schnapps. Perfect for a sunny spring afternoon.
Long, light and refreshingly floral. Chamomile and lime mingle with cucumber, mint and soda for a spritz that captures the freshness of an alpine meadow.
Each cocktail starts with the same seasonal schnapps, but brings out a different side of its floral, honeyed character.
Whether you’re relaxing with friends in the afternoon sunshine or winding down after dinner, a special schnappy moment is:
As easy as 1, 2, 3!
Alpine Bee’s Knees
This is our own alpine interpretation of the Bee’s Knees: a short, fresh cocktail that pairs Dandelion & Honey Schnapps with wildbrumby Classic Gin. Lemon sharpens the finish while a little honey rounds the edges.
Ingredients:
• 40ml wildbrumby Dandelion & Honey Schnapps
• 40ml wildbrumby Classic Gin
• 10ml honey
• 20ml fresh lemon juice
• Ice
• Optional garnish: a small piece of honeycomb or beeswax
To Make It:
Add the schnapps, gin, honey, lemon juice and ice to a shaker. Shake hard until well chilled, then double strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a small piece of honeycomb if desired.
Milk & Honey
A gentle, rounded drink with a little contrast. Dandelion & Honey brings floral sweetness, vodka keeps the base clean, and a few drops of smoke add a savoury edge beneath the airy foam.
Ingredients:
• 45ml wildbrumby Dandelion & Honey Schnapps
• 30ml Kosciuszko Vodka
• 20ml honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
• A few drops of food-grade liquid smoke or smoked bitters
• *Milk foam, made with milk and cream in a cream gun
To Make It:
Add the schnapps, vodka, honey syrup and ice to a shaker. Add only a few drops of liquid smoke, or a small dash of smoked bitters. Shake until cold and strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass. Finish with a light cap of milk foam.
*Light milk foam for the cream gun:
• 250ml full-cream milk
• 50ml pouring cream
To Make It:
Whisk together 250 ml cold full-cream milk and 50 ml cold pouring cream. Pour into a clean 0.5 L cream gun, keeping below its fill line. Fit the head, charge with one N2O charger, shake six times and chill for at least 30 minutes. Hold the gun upside down and dispense a small cloud over each drink. Follow the maker’s instructions for other gun sizes and cleaning.
Alpine Meadow Spritz
A longer drink for a warm spring afternoon. Chilled chamomile tea softens the floral schnapps, lime brings lift, and soda opens it into a refreshing spritz.
Ingredients:
• 30 ml wildbrumby Dandelion & Honey Schnapps
• 20 ml wildbrumby Kosciuszko vodka
• 60 ml cold chamomile tea
• 15 ml fresh lime juice
• 10 ml honey syrup
• Soda water, to top
• Cucumber, mint and lime to garnish
• Ice
To Make It:
Add the schnapps, vodka, cold chamomile tea, lime juice, honey syrup and ice to a shaker. Shake briefly, then strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice. Top with soda and garnish with cucumber, mint and lime.
Ready to make your own?
Better schnapp to it! Just like spring dandelion flowers, this seasonal schnapps won’t last long!
A simple afternoon project for kids and grown-ups, and a cosy little home for native solitary bees to lay their eggs.
Why build a native bee hotel?
Bees and other pollinating insects are an important part of the
landscape around us. They move pollen between flowers, helping
plants reproduce and allowing many fruit trees and crops to develop fruit.
Australia has more than 1,600 native bee species. Most are solitary bees and some nest in ready-made holes rather than hives. At wildbrumby, much of what ends up in our schnapps starts with fruit and before there can be fruit, there first needs to be a flower. Creating small areas of habitat in our gardens is one simple way we can give native insects a helping hand.
What you’ll need:
1. Build the frame
Make a simple little box with a roof, or reuse a small timber crate.
A lightly overhanging roof helps protect the nesting materials
from rain.
2. Create nesting holes
Drill smooth holes 10 – 15 cm deep in different sizes (3 -8 mm). Don’t drill all the way through.
Sand the entrances to keep them smooth.
3. Fill it up
Pack the hotel with bamboo, hollow stems and drilled timber
blocks so everything sits snug and dry. Fill spare spaces with bark, seed heads or pine cones.
4. Hang it outside
Place it 1 -2 metres above the ground in a spot with morning
sun, sheltered from heavy rain and wind.
Bee-friendly tips
Pink Lady Apple schnapps cocktails for warm, spring weather.
Did you know the versatile Pink Lady, Australia’s own creation and one of the sweetest of all apples, forms the base spirit for many of your favourite schnapps?
Butterscotch, Baked Apple, Devil’s Tongue, Limoncello, Coffee… all these schnapps depend on the subtle, luscious spirit of Batlow-grown Pink Ladies to lend them the depth of flavour and sweetness common to each.
We source our apples from local producers in Batlow, on the northern edge of Kosciuszko National Park. Rather than letting imperfect apples go to waste, those that aren’t chosen by the large supermarket chains can find a second life in cider and schnapps.
Crisp Pink Lady apples go into making ciders such as The Apple Thief’s cider, which we also serve in our stillhouse cafe, as well as our very own wildbrumby schnapps.
Delicious served on its own, Pink Lady Apple Schnapps also makes some delightful spring drinks, such as the Orchard Spritz, the Kissed By a Lady, and more…Read on below for spring cocktails starring Pink Lady Apple schnapps.
Orchard Spritz
The Orchard Spritz combines Pink Lady apple schnapps, vodka, and ginger ale for a refreshing, sweet-tart drink.
Ingredients:
• 45 ml Wildbrumby Pink Lady Apple Schnapps
• 30 ml Kosciuszko Vodka
• 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
• 1 dash Simple syrup
• Fever-Tree Ginger Ale (to top up)
• Slices of Pink Lady apple and fresh mint (for garnish)
To Make It:
Fill a large wine glass with ice. Add the apple schnapps, vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Stir gently to mix the ingredients. Top up the glass with ginger ale. Garnish with fresh mint and Pink Lady apple slices.
Kissed by a Lady
A sweet, floral delight to lighten your mood.
Ingredients:
• 30ml Pink Lady Apple Schnapps
• 30ml Kosciuszko Vodka
• 30ml apple juice
• 15ml *Hibiscus Flower scrub
• White or Dark Chocolate to garnish
To Make It:
Fill a rocks glass with ice. Add all ingredients and stir gently. Garnish with a chocolate pop or serve with white or dark chocolate on the side.
*Ingredients to make a Hibiscus Flower Scrub:
• 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
• 1¼ cups filtered water
• 1 cup honey or granulated sugar
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
To Make It:
In a saucepan, bring the hibiscus flowers and water to boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 7 minutes. Strain liquid into a glass, then stir in the sugar or honey and apple cider vinegar until dissolved, whilst the liquid is still warm. Once cool, store in the fridge.
Pink Lady’s Kiss
A simple yet stunning cocktail with a lovely pink hue. It combines the crispness of Wildbrumby Pink Lady Apple Schnapps with a hint of floral notes from elderflower tonic.
Ingredients:
• 30ml Pink Lady Apple Schnapps
• 30ml Rubus Patch Gin
• 20ml Fever-Tree elderflower tonic
• 15ml Honey
• 15ml fresh lime juice
• Apple blossom and/or wedge of lime to garnish
To Make It:
Fill a tumbler with ice and add Wildbrumby Pink Lady Apple Schnapps, Rubus Patch Gin, honey and fresh lime juice. Stir gently to combine ingredients. Top up with elderflower tonic. Garnish with a wedge of lime and an apple blossom (if available).
Lady Bellini
A classy cocktail perfect for celebrations, and delicious with either Pink Lady Apple schnapps or Peach Nectar schnapps!
Ingredients:
• 25 ml Wildbrumby Pink Lady Apple Schnapps
• 130mL of wildbrumby Brut
• Slice of Apple to garnish
To Make It:
Take a fresh apple and slice out a thin wedge, keeping the skin on. Garnish your chilled champagne flute with the apple slice then add wildbrumby Pink Lady Apple Schnapps. Angle the champagne flute on a 45-degree angle and slowly fill the glass with wildbrumby Brut.
Lady in Pink
This Lady in Pink does take a little more work than your average homemade cocktail. They say that the finest apples are at the top of the tree. Similarly, to make the finest Pink Lady Apple schnapps cocktail, though you don’t have to pick the apples yourself (because we’ve done that part) you have to put in a bit of extra effort. It’s worth it.
Ingredients:
• 30ml Pink Lady Apple Schnapps
• 30ml Rubus Patch Gin
• 30ml Rhubarb and Rose Syrup* (or simple syrup)
• One egg white or vegan cocktail foamer
• Dusting of cinnamon
To Make It:
Add Pink Lady Apple Schnapps, Rubus Patch Gin, one egg white, and Rhubarb and Rose Syrup to an ice-filled cocktail shaker (see instructions below for making Rhubarb and Rose Syrup).
Once shaken, strain contents into a martini glass and dust with cinnamon. Drink to your heart’s content.
*Ingredients for Rhubarb and Rose Syrup:
• 2 cups rhubarb, chopped
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1-2 tbsp dried rose petals (or 1-2 tbsp rose water)
• 1 tbsp lime juice
To Make It:
In a saucepan, combine rhubarb, sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rhubarb breaks down and the liquid thickens.
Add the rose petals (or rose water) and lime juice. Stir well and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove solids.
Let the syrup cool, then transfer it to a bottle or jar. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Ready to make your own?
Treat Dad to an afternoon of soulful live music out on the wildbrumby green.
Local duo Dom & Harry will be playing live while you enjoy lunch, drinks and Thredbo Valley.
Book a table for lunch or grab a drink from the bar, bring a picnic rug and settle in on the green.
To book your table, email info@wildbrumby.com or call the café on (02) 6457 1447.
SUNDAY 6 SEPTEMBER
1–4PM
Weather permitting
It’s time to elevate your “Netflix and Chill” with these reimagined cult film cocktails.
Roll out the red carpet, dim the lights and pass the popcorn—Wildbrumby Butterscotch Schnapps is taking the starring role in our latest movie-night cocktail collection.
Smooth, rich and wonderfully nostalgic, Butterscotch Schnapps is right at home beside a bowl of freshly popped popcorn. So, before we revisit some of the most memorable drinks from film and television, and explore a few cheeky Wildbrumby reinventions, the evening begins with two indulgent butterscotch creations made for settling into the best seat in the house.
Movie Night
Popcorn, brown butter, chocolate and butterscotch come together in a cocktail that tastes almost as good as putting on your favourite old movie.
Ingredients:
• 30 ml Wildbrumby Butterscotch Schnapps
• 30 ml brown-butter-washed vodka
• 2 dashes chocolate bitters
• Freshly popped popcorn
To Make It:
Add the Butterscotch Schnapps, brown-butter-washed vodka and chocolate bitters to a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir until well chilled, then strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass. Garnish with popcorn.
Brown-butter-washed vodka
Brown approximately 50 g of unsalted butter in a saucepan until golden and nutty. Allow it to cool slightly, then combine it with 500 ml vodka in a sealed container.
Leave it to infuse for around two hours, then place it in the freezer overnight. Once the butter has solidified, remove it and strain the vodka through a coffee filter before using.
Curtain Call
Silky, creamy and just a little decadent, the Curtain Call is the perfect final act—or a delicious way to begin the show.
Ingredients:
• 45 ml Wildbrumby Butterscotch Schnapps
• 15 ml Wildbrumby Kosciuszko Vodka
• 30 ml cream
• Chocolate or cocoa powder
To Make It:
Add the Butterscotch Schnapps, vodka and cream to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously, then fine-strain into a chilled coupe glass. Finish with a light dusting of chocolate powder.
Cocktail: Limoncello Spritzer
Tom Cruise made bartending look like an action sport in Cocktail, complete with flying bottles, tropical bars and plenty of 1980s flair.
Our movie pairing is much easier to recreate at home. No bottle juggling required.
Ingredients:
• 45 45 ml Wildbrumby Limoncello
• 90 ml Wildbrumby Brut (okay…or Prosecco…)
• 30 ml soda water
• Ice
• Lemon wheel or twist
To Make It:
Fill a large wine glass with ice. Add the Limoncello, followed by the Prosecco and soda water. Stir gently and garnish with lemon.
FRESH. FIZZY. FILM-WORTHY.
James Bond: Alpine Vesper
No movie cocktail list would be complete without 007. Bond may request his Martini “shaken, not stirred,” but our Alpine Vesper gives the classic a distinctly Snowy Mountains twist.
Ingredients:
• 30 ml Wildbrumby Classic Gin
• 30 ml Wildbrumby Kosciuszko Vodka
• 30 ml Wildbrumby Apricot Schnapps
• Orange twist
To Make It:
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until icy cold, then fine-strain into a chilled Martini or coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
COLD. CRISP. CLASSIFIED.
Casablanca: Tom Collins
Rick’s Café Américain remains one of cinema’s most famous fictional bars. For Casablanca, we are pairing its old Hollywood atmosphere with a timeless Tom Collins.
Ingredients:
• 45 ml Wildbrumby Classic Gin
• 25 ml fresh lemon juice
• 15 ml sugar syrup
• Soda water
• Ice
• Lemon wheel
To Make It:
Add the gin, lemon juice and sugar syrup to a tall glass filled with ice. Stir, top with soda water and garnish with lemon.
For an even simpler classic, settle in with a Wildbrumby Gin and Tonic.
CLASSIC. COOL. TIMELESS.
Sex and the City: Pink Lady Cosmopolitan
Few drinks are as closely connected to a screen favourite as the Cosmopolitan is to Sex and the City. Our version replaces the traditional orange liqueur with Pink Lady Apple Schnapps, creating a crisp Australian twist on Carrie Bradshaw’s signature pink cocktail.
Ingredients:
• 30 ml Wildbrumby Kosciuszko Vodka
• 20 ml Wildbrumby Pink Lady Apple Schnapps
• 30 ml cranberry juice
• 15 ml fresh lime juice
• Orange twist
To Make It:
Shake all ingredients vigorously with ice. Fine-strain into a chilled coupe or Martini glass and garnish with an orange twist…
CHIC. PINK. ICONIC.
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: Peach Bellini
Bold, colourful and unmistakably Australian, Priscilla calls for something sparkling, joyful and ready to celebrate.
Ingredients:
• 20 ml Wildbrumby Peach Schnapps
• 90 ml wildbrumby Sparkling Brut
• Peach slice
To Make It:
Add the Peach Schnapps to a chilled flute or wine glass. Slowly top with wildbrumby Sparkling Brut stir gently and garnish with a peach slice.
For a group screening, celebrate Priscilla with a colourful Wildbrumby schnapps flight. Choose three contrasting flavours, pour them into tasting glasses and let every guest discover their favourite.
BOLD. BUBBLY. FABULOUS.
The Big Lebowski: The Big White Russian
Few movie cocktails have achieved true cult status quite like the White Russian. In The Big Lebowski, it is less a drink and more a way of life—creamy, uncomplicated and enjoyed with an impressively relaxed attitude.
Our Big White Russian gives the bowling-alley classic a Wildbrumby twist, combining smooth Kosciuszko Vodka with rich Wildbrumby Coffee Liqueur and a generous splash of cream.
Ingredients:
• 30 ml Wildbrumby Kosciuszko Vodka
• 30 ml Wildbrumby Coffee Liqueur
• 30 ml cream
• Ice
To Make It:
Fill a rocks glass with ice. Add the vodka and Coffee Liqueur, then slowly pour the cream over the top. Leave the layers swirling for a dramatic finish, or stir gently before drinking.
No cocktail shaker, complicated garnish or dress code required. A comfortable cardigan, a bowling lane and a very laid-back approach to movie night are entirely optional.
CREAMY. COOL. CULT.
Breakfast at Wildbrumby’s: Morning After Martini
Big-city glamour, oversized sunglasses, pearls and a cocktail before lunch—our Morning After Martini brings a coffee-liqueur twist to classic breakfast elegance.
Ingredients:
• 30 ml Wildbrumby Kosciuszko Vodka
• 30 ml Wildbrumby Coffee Liqueur
• 30 ml freshly brewed espresso
• Ice
To Make It:
Add the vodka, Coffee Liqueur and fresh espresso to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously to create a rich crema, then fine-strain into a chilled coupe or Martini glass. Garnish with three coffee beans.
Best served alongside strong coffee, a warm croissant and nowhere urgent to be.
CHIC. BRIGHT. ICONIC.
And… Scene!
Whether your movie night calls for an indulgent Butterscotch cocktail, a glamorous Martini or a colourful Bellini, there is a Wildbrumby drink ready for the occasion.
Choose your movie, invite a few friends, put the popcorn on—and let Butterscotch Schnapps take top billing.
Which cocktail would you choose for your next movie night?
Poster artworks in this feature are original Wildbrumby Movie Night designs, inspired by cult and classic films, created for editorial use and are not official film artwork or endorsed by any film producers.
We are delighted to share some wonderful news from Melbourne: our Pear William Schnapps has been awarded a Gold Medal at the 2026 Australian International Spirits Awards.
The distiller’s favourite and a much-loved spirit at the wildbrumby cellar door, Pear William has always held a special place here. Seeing it recognised on an international awards stage makes this achievement even more meaningful for our small Snowy Mountains distillery.
Now in its 12th year, the Australian International Spirits Awards is Australia’s first and largest competition dedicated to distilled spirits and liqueurs. Conducted by Melbourne Royal and supported by the Australian Distillers Association, the 2026 awards attracted more than 1,100 entries from over 300 Australian and international exhibitors.
Entries were assessed blind by a panel of respected and impartial industry experts, with each spirit judged entirely on its own merit against established criteria. Receiving a Gold Medal in such a competitive field is a wonderful recognition of the care, patience, and craftsmanship that goes into every bottle.
For a small independent distillery in the Snowy Mountains, this recognition is something we are incredibly proud to share.
There is something quietly special about pear schnapps.
It does not shout for attention. It draws you in slowly, with fresh pear aromas, a smooth texture, and a beautifully balanced flavour. It is the kind of spirit that rewards patience, both in the making and in the glass.
At the heart of our Pear William Schnapps are Williams pears from Shepparton. Juicy, fragrant, and naturally refined, these pears provide the distinctive aroma and delicate character that make this schnapps so memorable.
Inspired by the traditional fruit schnapps of the European Alps, our Pear William Schnapps captures the delicate fragrance and flavour of ripe Williams pears.
Smooth, aromatic, and gently sweet, it is an approachable fruit liqueur schnapps designed to showcase the natural beauty of the pear rather than overpower it.
One of the most fascinating things about Williams pears is that they are harvested green.
Unlike many fruits, pears do not ripen properly on the tree. They are picked while still firm and bright green, then begin their transformation after harvest.
Once they arrive at our distillery in the Snowy Mountains, we allow them time to develop naturally. As they soften and turn golden, the pears reveal the delicate aromatics and flavour profile that define our Pear William Schnapps.
“That moment when the pears shift from green to gold is when the flavour really arrives.”
Pear schnapps has deep roots across Central Europe, particularly Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and northern Italy.
Traditionally made in farming communities, fruit schnapps was a way to preserve the harvest through colder months. It became part of mountain hospitality: shared with guests, enjoyed after meals, and served alongside good food and conversation.
The famous Williamsbirne style is made from the same Williams pear variety we use today.
That connection between alpine tradition and Australian fruit feels especially natural at wildbrumby. We combine old-world inspiration with exceptional local produce from our home in the Snowy Mountains.
Pear William Schnapps is wonderfully versatile. Enjoy it chilled on its own, serve it after a meal, or use it to add a distinctive pear character to cocktails and desserts.
Its fresh pear aroma, smooth texture, and balanced sweetness make it a favourite for both sipping and mixing.
Looking for inspiration? Discover our favourite ways to enjoy pear schnapps in our
Pear Schnapps Cocktails blog, featuring fresh, bright, and alpine-inspired serves designed to let the pear shine.
Come and taste our newest Gold Medal winner at the wildbrumby cellar door, or order a bottle online and raise a glass with us.
Cheers from the wildbrumby team!
This winter, PIER BAR transforms into the ultimate harbourside winter retreat from 4pm daily with wildbrumby SCHNAPPY HOUR from 5pm to 6pm.
Gather around crackling fire pits, cozy up with faux-fur throws, and enjoy the perfect soundtrack from the resident DJ every Friday and Saturday evening.
For the full lowdown on Sydney’s hottest (but schnappiest) winter celebration, checkout this article on The Urban List.
Where: PIER BAR
11 Hickson Road Sydney
When: 4pm Daily
Some cocktails are drinks. Some are rituals. The Martini is both.
Cold glass, clear spirit, a little theatre, and just enough attitude to make everyone at the bar have an opinion. Gin or vodka? Lemon twist or olive? Wet, dry, dirty, shaken, stirred — vermouth free?
This week, we’re raising a glass to World Martini Day, but because we do things a little differently here in the Snowy Mountains, we’re calling it World Schnappy-tini Day.
At wildbrumby, our Martinis have a mountain accent. We still love the classics, but we also like to bring in a little schnapps, a little alpine fruit, and a little winter character.
And with the winter solstice arriving this weekend, it feels like the perfect time for a cold, sharp, elegant drink while the nights are at their longest.
A Martini is one of those drinks where the story is almost as important as the drink itself.
Its origins are a little hazy, which feels appropriate for something so sharply debated. Many trace it back to the Martinez — a 19th-century mix of gin, vermouth and bitters. Over time, it evolved into something cleaner and more precise, eventually becoming the Martini we know today.
By the early 20th century, it had become a symbol of refinement: simple ingredients, endless interpretation.
A classic Martini is typically gin and dry vermouth, stirred over ice and served very cold. From there, everything becomes personal. Some prefer a whisper of vermouth. Others prefer almost none at all.
Winston Churchill famously leaned toward the extreme dry end of the spectrum — a Martini so dry that vermouth was more idea than ingredient. One story even claims he simply acknowledged vermouth by glancing toward France while pouring his gin.
Then came James Bond, who added drama with his “shaken, not stirred” order and the iconic Vesper Martini in *Casino Royale*, combining gin, vodka, and Kina Lillet with cinematic flair.
Between Churchill’s restraint and Bond’s spectacle lies the Martini’s true identity: endlessly adaptable, deeply personal, and always a little theatrical.
At wildbrumby, we take that spirit and give it an alpine twist — a little fruit, a little schnapps, and a lot of mountain character.
For a very dry Martini, reduce the vermouth. For the Churchill approach, simply let the gin acknowledge vermouth exists.
Our distiller’s favourite — a savoury twist on the classic Martini.
Clean, elegant and quietly savoury — a Martini with personality.
Bright, sharp and a little cheeky — an alpine twist on a modern favourite.
Fresh, lively and perfect for anyone who likes a Martini with alpine bite.
Dark, smooth and made for long winter nights.
The Martini for after dinner, after skiing, or after “just one drink.”
Our Snowy Mountains nod to Bond’s iconic Vesper — strong, elegant and unmistakably wildbrumby.
The Classic Gin gives structure, vodka brings clarity, and apricot schnapps adds alpine softness.
The Martini has travelled a long way — from early cocktail bars to movie sets, debates, variations, and reinventions.
Here in the mountains, we like it with a little more character.
So this World Martini Day, whether you prefer yours classic, savoury, fruity, strong, or schnappy with an alpine edge, raise a glass to winter, long nights, and doing things a little differently.
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