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So, you’ve bought a seasonal Pure Berry schnapps—or you’re about to—but you’re not sure how to enjoy it. Let us help! There’s nothing we hate more than hearing about a bottle of schnapps, bought 12 months ago, still gathering dust in the back of a cupboard. (Please, for the love of all that’s good, don’t leave it in a musty cellar like a vintage German red wine from 1540!)

To prevent this travesty, we’ve created some tantalizing Pure Berry cocktail recipes for you to try at home, using the simplest ingredients. Rest assured, we’ve tested them all for quality control.

Summer may be over, but as we said in January, one of our 2025 resolutions is to make the most of every season. Resolution No. 2 is to notice the beauty all around us. There are few things more beautiful than watching the sun set over the mountains—especially from the top of Mt. Kosciuszko. But watching an autumn sunset from the comfort of your own patio or balcony, with an autumn berry cocktail in hand? That kind of beauty is unbeatable.

What is Pure Berry Schnapps?

Wildbrumby Pure Berry Schnapps is more than just a drink; it’s a celebration of the changing seasons, tradition, and the craftsmanship that thrives in the heart of Australia’s Snowy Mountains. For over 22 years, Wildbrumby Distillery has been pouring passion into creating spirits that reflect the alpine bounty surrounding us. It all starts with the fruit—organic raspberries, grown right here on the property for over two decades, alongside carefully chosen blackberries, blueberries, and both red and black currants. This perfect blend brings a depth of flavor that’s vibrantly fresh and naturally sweet, capturing the very essence of the fruit.

Our distillation process happens in our beloved German-made Kothe still, affectionately called “Joan”—named after Brad’s late mother. With a 600-liter capacity, Joan gives us complete control over each batch, ensuring every sip reflects the purity and complexity of our hand-picked ingredients. The result? A schnapps that bursts with ripe berry aromas, offers a smooth, juicy sip, and finishes light and refreshing, leaving you with the warmth of natural fruit sweetness.

Whether you’re sipping Wildbrumby Pure Berry Schnapps neat or on ice, you’ll experience the full spectrum of berry flavors unfolding with each taste. Add a splash of sparkling water to highlight its crispness, or drizzle it over ice cream or fresh fruit for a gourmet dessert twist. This seasonal delight is perfect for those who appreciate handcrafted spirits and the artistry behind them. More than just a drink, it’s a tribute to the land, the fruit, and the dedication we pour into every bottle.

Alpine Berry Tonic

45 ml Wildbrumby Pure Berry Schnapps
30 ml Rubus Patch Gin
Fever Tree Raspberry Tonic
Ice and fresh berries for garnish

Method:

Fill a glass with ice, add the schnapps and gin, then top with Fever Tree Raspberry Tonic. Stir gently and garnish with fresh berries.

Supercali-BERRY-licious-expialidocious cocktail

45 ml Wildbrumby Pure Berry Schnapps
30 ml Rubus Patch Gin
20 ml Fresh Lime Juice
1 Spoon Berry Jam
1 Egg White

Method:

Shake all ingredients without ice to emulsify the egg white. Add ice, shake again, and double strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a few berries.
Pro Tip: if you don’t want to use raw egg white you could buy Wonder Foam HERE – a plant based cocktail foamer.

Snowy Berry Mule

45 ml Wildbrumby Pure Berry Schnapps
30 ml Kosciuszko Vodka
Fever Tree Ginger Beer
Ice and lime wedge for garnish

Method:

Fill a glass with ice, pour in the schnapps and vodka, then top with Fever-Tree ginger beer. Stir gently and garnish with a fresh berries, mint and lime wedge.

Wildbrumby Berry Bellini

20 ml Wildbrumby Pure Berry Schnapps
90 ml wildbrumby Brut
Fresh berries for garnish

Method:

Pour the schnapps into a champagne flute, top with wildbrumby Brut, and gently stir. Garnish with fresh berries.

Berry Sunrise Mimosa

20 ml Wildbrumby Pure Berry Schnapps
60 ml Fresh Orange Juice
60 ml wildbrumby Brut
Orange twist for garnish

​Method:

Combine the schnapps and orange juice in a flute, then top with wildbrumby Brut. Stir gently and garnish with fresh berries.

Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show your special someone how much you care—why not do so with a delicious cocktail? Whether you’re celebrating a romantic evening with a partner or getting the girls (or guys) together, crafting memorable Valentine’s cocktails can elevate any occasion. At Wildbrumby Distillery, our schnapps is crafted with love, so we believe that love and spirits go hand in hand! That’s why we’ve curated some delightful Valentine’s cocktails that will make your celebration even more unforgettable.

From smooth gin to rich schnapps, our spirits provide the perfect base for a variety of cocktails—whether you prefer something sweet, sour, or a little bit bold. With Wildbrumby, you’re not just mixing a drink; you’re creating an experience.

Scroll down to discover our pick for this year’s finest Valentine’s Cocktails that are simple and easy to make at home.

Pear-fect Romance

Fall in love with every sip of this delicate and refreshing cocktail. The Pear-fect Romance combines the smooth subtleness of wildbrumby Pear William Schnapps with the crispness of Kosciuszko Vodka, balanced by a touch of sweetness from simple syrup. Topped with Fever-Tree Raspberry Soda, this cocktail is as pretty in pink as it is delicious, while a sprinkle of rose buds or petals adds a romantic, fragrant touch. It looks and smells so good you almost won’t want to drink it! Almost…

Ingredients:
35ml Pear William Schnapps
35mL Kosciuszko Vodka
Tsp of sugar or simple syrup
Fever-Tree Raspberry Soda
Rose Buds or Petals to garnish

Method:
Add 35ml Pear William Schnapps and 35ml Kosciuszko Vodka to a cocktail shaker with ice and simple syrup. Once shaken, pour into a chilled coupe glass. Top with Fever Tree Raspberry Soda. Garnish with dried Rose Buds or petals. Voila! You have a Pear-fect Romance!

Buy Pear William Schnapps here.

 

Peary Cinnamon Sparkler

This cocktail combines Wildbrumby’s Pear William Schnapps with fresh strawberries and a dash of cinnamon for a spicy twist.

Ingredients:
40ml Pear William Schnapps
4 Fresh strawberries
A pinch of cinnamon
10ml honey (or simple syrup)
Soda water
Ice
Strawberry to garnish

Method:
Muddle strawberries in the bottom of a shaker. Add the Pear William schnapps, honey syrup and cinnamon. Fill with ice and shake until well mixed. Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with soda water. Garnish with a fresh strawberry (cut into a heart-shape for extra cute factor).

Pink Lady’s Kiss

A stunningly 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 wedge of lime

Method:
Fill a shaker with ice and add Wildbrumby Pink Lady Apple Schnapps, elderflower liqueur, and lime juice. Shake until well chilled. Strain into a chilled tumbler. Garnish with a wedge of lime and an apple blossom.

Buy Pink Lady Apple Schnapps here.

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*
One egg white
Dusting of cinnamon

Pro Tip: For a vegan friendly alternative to egg white, use Wonderfoam Cocktail Foamer. Purchase online from Only Bitters here.

Method:
Add Pink Lady Apple Schnapps, Rubus Patch Gin, one egg white, and Rhubarb 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

Instructions:

Let the syrup cool, then transfer it to a bottle or jar. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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 lemon juice. Stir well and simmer for another 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove solids.

Rubus, Limoncello & Tonic 

This cocktail is pink, pretty and a little bit tart.

Our rubus patch gin is made using organic raspberries picked straight from our distillery gardens and makes a brilliant G&T combo with our wildbrumby limoncello. And it looks delectable too!

Ingredients:
20mL wildbrumby limoncello
30mL wildbrumby rubus patch gin
tonic
lemon
raspberries

Method:
Firstly, pack a wide, stemless glass to the brim with lemon wheels, whole raspberries and ice. Pour our rubus patch gin and wildbrumby limoncello into your glass and top with tonic water. We suggest fever tree’s refreshingly light tonic water. 

Serve your Rubus, Limoncello & Tonic with a vibrant paper straw and an extravagant cheese platter.

See our rubus gin blog here for more ways to enjoy pink gin.

Bellini

If you’re a fan of our peach nectar schnapps you’re probably familiar with our twist on the perfect bellini cocktail. It’s a two-step, wildbrumby classic. The name ‘Bellini’ feels like an obvious choice for a heavenly cocktail.

In recent years the peach nectar or puree has been swapped out for quality peach schnapps. And whilst the Bellini has lost its notable pink hue, it has only improved in taste!

Hot tip: Swap out Peach Schnapps for Pink Lady Apple schnapps and garnish with an apple slice.

Ingredients:
20mL wildbrumby peach schnapps (or pink lady apple schnapps)
130mL of wildbrumby Brut
One peach (preferably a white peach)

Method:
Take a fresh peach and slice out a thin wedge, keeping the skin on. Garnish your chilled champagne flute with the peach slice then add wildbrumby Peach Schnapps. Angle the champagne flute on a 45-degree angle and slowly fill the glass with wildbrumby Brut.

Make sure to keep the lip of your wildbrumby Brut bottle close to the champagne flute and straighten the glass as it fills. This will help control bubbles and the brut and schnapps will mix evenly. Ta da! Your bubbly peach treat is ready to be served.

Find out more about crafting the perfect Bellini here.

 

Strawberry Sting

Chilli and strawberry are the surprising pair that you won’t be able to get enough of! Especially on a warm, summery Valentine’s Day…

Ingredients:

30mL wildbrumby devil’s tongue
30mL strawberry syrup
soda water
punnet of strawberries

How to make it:

To make your strawberry simple syrup, quarter 5 strawberries before mashing in a small pot.

Add 100g white sugar and 120mL water to the pot. Bring to a simmer and stir till the sugar has dissolved before taking it off the heat. Once the mixture has cooled and taken on a reddish-pink colour, strain the contents into a small jug.

Now that you have your strawberry syrup – it’s go time! Pour wildbrumby devil’s tongue schnapps and your strawberry syrup into an ice filled glass. Top with soda water and garnish with halved strawberries.

This recipe will make 6 servings. Bottomless Strawberry Stings anyone?

Buy your Devil’s Tongue schnapps here.

Summer is the perfect season to enjoy new, exciting mango cocktails. From a Chilli Mango Margarita to a Mango Mimosa, we’ve got so many delicious creations you can try at home!

Mangoes are the summertime fruit that can be enjoyed any time of the day. From jazzing up morning cereal bowls to elevating the humble pavlova and making salads exciting, mangoes are everywhere at this time of year and they go in just about everything. So, of course we had to make a mango schnapps!

Selecting the highest quality mangoes is only the start of our mango schnapps making process. The fruit is fermented at our alpine distillery before being distilled and bottled in our signature frosted bottles.

At wildbrumby distillery, we’re proud to make exceptional schnapps. And with this schnapps it’s like we’ve captured the summer sunshine and bottled it for your enjoyment.

Our wildbrumby mango schnapps has a bright aroma and embodies the true tastes of tropical, summer mangoes – yum!

It is perfect for poolside parties, served neat or on ice in the summer heat, but did you know there’s so much more you can do with this schnapps?

No matter what time of the day you like to enjoy your mangoes, it just so happens we have a boozy recipe for every occasion… brunch, dinner and dessert!

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Chilli Mango Margarita
A delightfully sweet and spicy twist on a party classic, this Chilli Mango Margarita cocktail is perfect paired with a Mexican feast of tacos, or chilli con carne. Not a fan of tequila? That’s ok. There’s more than enough spirit in this beverage with a kick.

Ingredients:
• 40 ml tequila (silver or reposado) or a good quality Australian Agave Spirit
• 30 ml wildbrumby Mango schnapps
• 10-15 ml wildbrumby Devils Tongue schnapps
• 90 ml Fever-Tree Margarita Mix
• 30 ml mango puree or juice
• Ice cubes
• Lime wedge (for rimming the glass)
• wildbrumby Pink Gin Salt (for rimming, optional)
• lime wedge for garnish

Method:
1. Prepare the Glass:
Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a margarita or rocks glass.
Dip the rim in coarse salt. Set aside.
Pro-Tip: only rim half the glass with salt so you can enjoy the same drink in two ways

2. Shake It Up:
Add the tequila, Mango schnapps, Devil’s Tongue schnapps, Fever Tree Margarita Mix, mango puree, and a handful of ice cubes to a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds to combine and chill.

3. Serve:
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice.

4. Garnish:
Add a lime wedge for a tropical finishing touch.

Optional Variations: You can add all ingredients (except the salt) to a blender and blend it with ice for a frozen margarita.
If you don’t like it spicy, leave the Devil’s Tongue schnapps out for a fruitier version.

Tropical Botanist (Wildbrumby Mango Mojito)
Transport yourself to the tropics with this minty mango refresher. Perfect after a long, hot afternoon!

Ingredients:
• 40 ml wildbrumby Classic Gin
• 30 ml wildbrumby mango schnapps
• ½ ripe mango, diced (or 45 ml mango puree)
• 8-10 fresh mint leaves
• 15 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tsp sugar (or to taste)
• Soda water (to top up)
• Crushed ice
• Mint sprig for garnish

Method:
1. In a tall glass, add the mint leaves, sugar, lime juice, and diced mango (or mango puree). Gently muddle to release the mint’s aroma and the mango’s juices.

2. Pour in the classic gin and mango schnapps. Stir well.

3. Fill the glass with crushed ice.

4. Top off the glass with soda water and give it a gentle stir to combine.

5. Garnish with a sprig of mint for a bright finish.

6. Add a straw and enjoy the fruity, minty refreshment!

 

Mango Colada
If you like piña coladas
And gettin’ caught in the rain
You want to try something different
In the dunes on the cape
Then I’m the love that you’ve looked for
Drink me and escape… (adapted from Escape ‘The Piña Colada Song’ by Rupert Holmes)

Ingredients:
• 45 ml white rum (something made in Australia – support local)
• 45 ml wildbrumby mango schnapps
• 60 ml coconut cream
• 90 ml pineapple juice
• 60 ml mango puree
• 1 cup crushed ice

Method:
1. Add the white rum, mango schnapps, coconut cream, pineapple juice, mango puree (or a nice piece of fresh mango), and crushed ice to a blender.

2. Blend on high until the mixture is creamy and smooth.

3. Pour into a chilled tall glass or tiki mug.

4. Decorate with a mango slice, pineapple wedge, fresh mint or a cherry on top for a tropical vibe.

5. Serve with a straw and sip your tropical getaway!

Mango Mimosa
Brunch isn’t complete without a glass of bubbly sunshine. We’re talking about the mimosa.
Our wildbrumby mango schnapps takes this brunch-time favourite and adds a splash of summertime fun. Think tropical fruit and a whole lot of buzz.

Ingredients:
• 30mL wildbrumby mango schnapps
• 60mL wildbrumby brut
• freshly squeezed orange Juice• 30 ml mango puree or juice

Method:
Pour wildbrumby mango schnapps into a champagne flute or coupe glass. Angling the flute on a 45-degree angle to allow mixing, fill to the halfway mark with wildbrumby brut. Top with freshly squeezed orange juice and garnish with a slice of mango.

Mango Gin Fizz

Mango, meet your new best friend!

Our wildbrumby classic gin is a citrus-forward, mountain pepper berry kissed spirit — a perfect accompaniment to the refreshing notes of our wildbrumby mango schnapps. Save this bubbly treat for a day of poolside relaxation. Or serve it at your next dinner party – your friends will think you hired a professional bartender.

Ingredients:
• 40mL wildbrumby mango schnapps
• 20mL wildbrumby classic gin
• 15mL fresh lemon juice
• soda water
(Blend in a splash of pureed mango for an even fruitier cocktail!)

Mango on Mango Sorbet

It can’t get much better than sorbet on a warm summer night. Right? Unless that sorbet has wildbrumby schnapps in it – and you bet ours does!

This sorbet recipe is mango, mango, mango. And it’s so simple to make.

All you need is a blender, plenty of our wildbrumby mango schnapps (available here*) and a good excuse to show off your sorbet making skills to your friends.

Serves 2

Ingredients:
• 100mL wildbrumby mango schnapps
• 2 fresh mangoes
• lime juice

Method:
1. Skin and pit your mangoes before blitzing them in a blender. Incorporate our wildbrumby mango schnapps and a squeeze of lime juice with the mangoes. Blitz again till contents are smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into ice cubes and freeze for at least 5 hours. Transfer sorbet cubes into a wide wine glass when ready.

3. Garnish with a slice of mango and serve with a spoon. For a boozier treat, top with 20mL of our wildbrumby mango schnapps – Delish!

*wildbrumby seasonal products are available from our online shop or distillery door for limited periods only.

The holidays are upon us, and you’ve stocked up on our delicious schnapps, ready to dazzle your friends and family with flavour-packed, colourful cocktails. But wait—there’s a twist in your holiday plans: you’re not quite sure how to serve all the tempting schnapps you’ve picked up!

Fear not, because we’ve got you covered. Below, you’ll find eight colourful cocktail recipes featuring the best of our Wildbrumby schnapps, from Pink Lady Apple and Sour Apple to Devil’s Tongue, Butterscotch, Pear William, and Peach Nectar. Don’t forget, we’ve also got our seasonal Sour Cherry out now, and Limoncello makes a perfect pre-dinner aperitif.

Each cocktail is fruity, refreshing, and perfect for summer sipping, but we’ve thrown in a little surprise— the Butterscotch Cowboy, which is the kind of drink that lets you throw caution to the wind and have a little fun. So, grab your shaker and get ready to impress!

Pink Lady Apple | The Sweetest Sour

‘Sour’ isn’t our first thought when we think of our pink lady apple schnapps. But this cocktail is the perfect balance of sweet apple and citrus – so we just had to include it! Plus, we can’t get enough of that silky-sweet texture.

Whip out this recipe when you want to show off your cocktail skills to friends. Or any time you want to sit back and enjoy a great sunset with a cheese platter all to yourself.

Ingredients:

60mL wildbrumby pink lady apple schnapps
15mL aquafaba (chickpea juice)
20mL freshly squeezed lemon juice
pink lady apple

Method:

Cut up a wedge of any sweet pink apple into cubes and add to a bar shaker with lemon juice. Muddle your apple pieces till slightly squished. Add ice and all other ingredients, before shaking thoroughly. Strain into a tumbler glass over large ice cubes, and garnish with a fan of apple slices.

Sour Apple | Sour Apple Mojito 

Refreshing, sweet and a little bit tart. This combination of our sour apple schnapps and classic gin brings a beautiful floral element to the drink. You’ll never want to make a mojito any other way again! 

It’s also a great recipe to batch and serve at parties or an afternoon barbecue. Simply multiply your ingredients by six and build the drink in a pitcher. Now all your friends have to do is pour.

Ingredients:

30mL wildbrumby classic gin
30mL wildbrumby sour apple schnapps
mint
lime
ginger ale
granny smith apple

Method:

Muddle two lime wedges and four mint leaves in a tall glass before adding our sour apple schnapps and classic gin. Fill the glass with ice and place one thinly sliced half-moon of apple and a sprig of mint down the inside of the glass. Top with ginger ale. 

Devil’s Tongue | Strawberry Sting

Chilli and strawberry are the surprising pair that you won’t be able to get enough of! Especially when summer wants to say ‘hello’ or when friends spontaneously pop around with a devilish cheese platter.

Ingredients:

30mL wildbrumby devil’s tongue
30mL strawberry syrup
soda water
punnet of strawberries

How to make it:

To make your strawberry simple syrup, quarter 5 strawberries before mashing in a small pot.

Add 100g white sugar and 120mL water to the pot. Bring to a simmer and stir till the sugar has dissolved before taking it off the heat. Once the mixture has cooled and taken on a reddish-pink colour, strain the contents into a small jug.

Now that you have your strawberry syrup – it’s go time! Pour wildbrumby devil’s tongue schnapps and your strawberry syrup into an ice filled glass. Top with soda water and garnish with halved strawberries.

This recipe will make 6 servings. Bottomless Strawberry Stings anyone?

Butterscotch | The Cowboy Shot (aka Winter Whiteout)

This butterscotch duo is a fun winter favourite for snowsports enthusiasts that is ever-so-simple to put together in a shot glass and then share with a friend or five.

Ingredients: 
30mL butterscotch schnapps
20mL Irish Cream (eg Baileys)

How to make it:
Pour butterscotch schnapps into a shot glass until about 2/3 full.

Top up shot glass with Irish Cream by pouring slowly it over the back of a small spoon to keep it separated from the schnapps. 

*For a punchier variation, replace the Irish Cream with Spiced Rum to create a ‘Burt Reynolds’.

Pear William | Pear of Coconuts Mojito

Nothing sings summer more than a refreshing mojito (except, maybe this twist on the Cuban classic).

With notes of coconut, zingy lime, and our aromatic pear william schnapps – this cocktail will quickly become your poolside favourite!

Ingredients:

30mL wildbrumby pear william schnapps
30mL coconut water
lime
soda water

Method:

Muddle 2 wedges of lime in a highball glass before adding coconut water and our pear william schnapps. Then, top with ice and soda water. 

Hold off on that sprig of mint – you’ll want to garnish this bubbly, summery treat with a fan of pear slices!

Peach Nectar | Peachy Tea

Incorporating the vibrant flavours of juicy peach and floral earl grey tea, this is an easy-to-make cocktail you’ll want to impress your friends with.

Plus, it’s perfect to batch for sunny picnic parties and big dinner get-togethers. You’ll never want an iced tea served any other way.

Ingredients:
45mL wildbrumby peach nectar schnapps
Peaches in Syrup (15mL syrup, 2 peach slices)
130mL Iced English Breakfast Tea

Method:
Prepare your iced tea by brewing 60mL of English Breakfast tea. Transfer the teabag and tea into a container and add 70mL of cool water. Place in fridge for 5 minutes or till thoroughly mixed and chilled. Then discard the teabag.

Build your cocktail by adding wildbrumby peach nectar schnapps, peach syrup, and iced tea to a tall, ice filled glass. Mix with a bar spoon and garnish with 2 slices of peach.

Batching your Peachy Tea? Add 180mL of wildbrumby peach nectar schnapps, 60mL peach syrup, and 520 mL of iced tea to a large jug. Add ice and peach slices. Store in the fridge till you’re ready to enjoy!

You can find our wildbrumby peach nectar here.

Sour Cherry | Cherry Sour

Nothing says Christmas quite like cherries and this luscious cocktail is no exception. 

Our Cherry Sour strikes the perfect balance between the sweet and sour elements of our seasonal Sour Cherry schnapps with cherry notes from our Christmas gin adding depth to this festive favourite.

Ingredients:
60mL wildbrumby Sour Cherry schnapps
30mL wildbrumby Christmas gin 
20mL fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon wildbrumby morello cherry syrup (or make your own syrup from cherry jam)
30mL aquafaba chickpea juice (or 1 fresh egg white if preferred)

Method: 
Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Shake dry (without ice) for 15 seconds, then add ice and shake until cold.
Double strain into an ice filled tumbler and garnish with morello cherries.

Limoncello | Limoncello Passion Spritz

40mL wildbrumby limoncello
20mL passionfruit pulp
wildbrumby brut (dry sparkling wine)
soda water

The Limoncello Passion Spritz is best enjoyed under full sun with good music on full blast! (And, hopefully, with a few friends… even if it’s just over zoom).

You can build this cocktail straight into your glass – no bar shakers and no clean-up afterward. First, add our wildbrumby limoncello and the passionfruit pulp to a large wine glass. Top with 90mL of wildbrumby brut and a splash of soda water. 

Lastly, fill your glass to the brim with ice. Want to keep your spritz flavourful till that last, golden drop? Then this is the most important step. Adding ice last ensures your spritz is evenly mixed and prevents it from diluting before it’s even served. 

Garnish your drink with a lemon wedge and a colourful paper straw for good measure!

Flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and the mountains are singing for adventure. 

At wildbrumby, we’re singing too – or rather, buzzing – about our new spring cocktail menu incorporating our seasonal Dandelion & Honey schnapps: a floral and herbaceous honey-sweet treat.

This springtime schnapps incorporates wild, handpicked dandelion flowers and local alpine honey with a base of our Pink Lady Apple schnapps.

Why dandelion?

This vibrant yellow flower is highly aromatic and known as one of the most common edible flowers. Our schnapps was inspired by a traditional German farmhouse recipe for a dandelion syrup made by boiling down dandelion flowers to a honey-like consistency. This “faux” dandelion honey can be used to flavour a number of meals and beverages.

In teas and drinks, dandelion gives off a rich herbaceous and floral flavour and is often served alongside honey and lemon.

Dandelion & Honey, you said?

That’s right. 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 simple cocktails like our Beez Kneez or Angry Bee. What better way to celebrate spring than with a floral and honey forward refresher?

How to make the Beez Kneez cocktail:

Ingredients:
wildbrumby Dandelion & Honey schnapps 30mL
wildbrumby Classic Gin 30mL
Fresh Lemon Juice 15mL
A teaspoon of honey (or to taste)

Method:
Fill an Old Fashioned or tumbler glass with ice and add all ingredients. Give the mix a good stir and add a lemon garnish (or fresh honeycomb if you want to go all out!).

How easy is that?

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.

Enhance Your Dining Experience with wildbrumby Truffle Schnapps

For those who appreciate the finer things in life, wildbrumby Truffle Schnapps is a must-try. This remarkable spirit combines the earthy luxury of snowy mountain truffles with the crisp sweetness of pink lady apples, creating a flavor experience that’s as unique as it is sophisticated.

Truffles, often referred to as “the diamonds of the kitchen,” are prized for their rich and complex flavors. These fungi grow underground in symbiosis with tree roots and are known for their intense, aromatic quality. Snowy Mountain truffles are celebrated for their delicate yet profound taste, which is beautifully captured in wildbrumby Truffle Schnapps.

This schnapps makes a stunning aperitif, offering a refined start to any meal. The initial aroma of truffle gives way to a pleasingly sweet and slightly fruity apple note, creating a balanced and intriguing flavor profile.

Beyond its role as an aperitif, wildbrumby Truffle Schnapps is a versatile companion to various dishes. It pairs exceptionally well with creamy pasta, where its truffle notes complement the richness of the sauce. Similarly, it enhances the flavors of a hearty risotto, adding a touch of sophistication to each bite. For a more casual pairing, try it with a selection of antipasto; the schnapps’ unique flavor profile elevates cured meats, cheeses, and olives, making for a memorable appetizer.

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a meal at home, wildbrumby Truffle Schnapps adds a layer of elegance and flavor that makes every dining experience exceptional. Indulge in the luxury of truffles and discover how this extraordinary spirit can transform your next meal.

Aperitivo Tartuffo Cocktail

Elevate your cocktail game with the Aperitivo Tartuffo, a refined and elegant drink that perfectly showcases the unique flavors of wildbrumby Truffle Schnapps. This sophisticated cocktail combines the earthy richness of truffle with the crisp, herbal notes of white vermouth, creating a balanced and refreshing aperitif.

Ingredients:

• 45 ml wildbrumby Truffle Schnapps
• 45 ml off-dry vermouth
• Green olive

To prepare, start by filling a tumbler with ice. Next, pour in 45 ml of wildbrumby Truffle Schnapps and 45 ml of white vermouth. Stir gently to mix the spirits and chill the mixture thoroughly. Garnish with a green olive for a touch of classic elegance.

The Aperitivo Tartuffo is a perfect choice for a pre-dinner drink, offering a delightful blend of truffle’s earthy complexity and vermouth’s crispness. Serve it chilled and enjoy a sophisticated start to your meal!

The Formation of a Travel-worthy Destination

As we mark 21 years in the craft distillery industry, it’s a momentous occasion worth celebrating! Throughout our journey, we’ve prided ourselves on doing things a little differently. We’ve been distilling long before it became a trend, and that pioneering spirit continues to guide us.

From the outset, Brad and Monika had a grander vision beyond merely crafting a brand. They aimed to carve out a destination nestled within the serene landscapes of the Snowy Mountains. Unlike many others, our journey didn’t commence in some nondescript industrial shed tucked away from prying eyes.

Using Recycled Building Materials

Our original Still-house stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to sustainability. Constructed using recycled timber and corrugated iron, with beams repurposed from an old bridge, it embodies our ethos of giving materials a second chance to be part of a meaningful narrative.

Sustainability has been ingrained in our operations from the very beginning. Preserving the Snowy Mountains’ pristine beauty has always been our top priority.

Harnessing the Power of Nature

One of our earliest initiatives involved installing three worm farms to effectively manage our organic byproducts, transforming them into nutrient-rich compost. Recently, we welcomed a new addition to our distillery grounds: a beehive. This hive serves as a vital pollinator for our organic raspberry patch and other fruit trees, ensuring their continued vitality and contributing to the local ecosystem.

Furthermore, we’ve embraced solar power, with 32 panels adorning our original building and an additional 50 gracing our main production facility. These panels power our 600-litre Still “Joan” and sustain our off-grid staff accommodation, symbolizing our commitment to harnessing renewable energy sources.

The same solar panels that energize our whole operation also power a recently acquired electric car used for local deliveries, exemplifying our dedication to reducing our carbon footprint.

Waste not, Want not

Moreover, we’ve implemented innovative water-saving measures, including a closed-circuit cooling system for distillation and the operation of our own Sewage Treatment Plant for wastewater management. Additionally, all kitchen oil is meticulously collected and repurposed for biodiesel production.

Our commitment to sustainability also benefits our community. Our leftover gin botanicals play a role in supporting local business Rockstock Deli. These botanicals are utilized for curing meats, smallgoods, and smoked Snowy Mountain trout, fostering collaboration within our community while minimizing waste.

Visitors to our distillery will notice our commitment to bottle refills during tastings, a conscious effort to minimize unnecessary glass waste. Furthermore, our dedication to sustainability extends to our online store in our choice of packaging materials, which are proudly biodegradable. 

At Wildbrumby Distillery, sustainability isn’t just a checkbox; it’s a way of life ingrained in every facet of our operation. As we embark on the next leg of our eco-friendly spirits expedition, we remain steadfast in our commitment to preserving the environment while crafting exceptional spirits that reflect the pristine beauty of the Snowy Mountains.

Shop our range of schnapps, gin and vodka here.

To purchase your own eco-friendly bio-degradable plastics for home or business use, we recommend Biogone: https://www.biogone.com.au/ 

For more information on Rock Stock Deli, visit their website here: https://www.rockstock.net.au/ 

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We are open all Easter Long Weekend, and there is lots to see and do!

1. Free Tasting

Sample the selection of seasonal and year-round schnapps, gins and vodkas, all day, every day across the Easter long weekend. Rock up at the tasting counter, and one of our wildbrumby team members will be only too happy to guide you through the menu.

2. Raspberry Season

Try our latest seasonal schnapps – Raspberry! February to April is raspberry season at wildbrumby – when our organic raspberry patch is harvested.

The Easter weekend will also be one of your last chances to catch another of our seasonal stars – Mango schnapps.

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3. Jindabyne Art and Artisan Trail

This year, we’ll be participating in the Jindabyne Art and Artisan Trail. Stretch your legs, soak up the sun, and take a walk in our sculpture garden. For more info on participants, check out the interactive map online at Creative South, or pick up a brochure in the shop. You can also check out a quick video on our Instagram page here.

4. Ride an E-Bike

Got energy to burn? Ride an E-bike up Wollondibby Road to explore an aromatic forest of Candlebark Gums and White Sallees. Turn around when you reach the gate, just past Nowhere…You’ll know Nowhere when you see it. Look for the Brumbies!   

5. Schnappy Hoppy Hour

Dusk is when the roos come out to play. The deck out back of wildbrumby Café and Distillery is the best place to relax and observe the local wildlife come to hang! We’re open a little longer – until 6 pm on Fridays and Saturdays – so you can make the most of this magical moment. To sweeten the deal, from 4 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, it’s Schnappy Hour! Get a Schnapps Flight for $9, instead of the regular $12.

6. Browse the Shop and Gallery

Stillhouse café is a treasure trove of kitsch objects, artisanal crafts and fine art. Eye-catching works by local Crackenback artists Zoe Young and Brad Spalding grace nearly every wall. In the shop you’ll find an assortment of handmade items designed to bring a little bit of Austrian homeliness to wildbrumby. For the keenest observers, there’s also one rude gnome to be found somewhere in the restaurant…We call him – our complaints department.

7. Florence, the Machine

No, not Florence & The Machine of Rock musical fame. Our Florence is a working still imported from Germany, and the very first to produce schnapps at wildbrumby distillery. These days, we normally make use of our much larger still, Joan, who hides in the shed. Florence, she’s a flirty one, though. She can be admired within the Stillhouse café, right behind the tastings counter.

8. Ring the Bells

There’s nothing like the ringing of a cow bell to make you feel like you’re on an Austrian mountain farm. There are numerous bells around the property, waiting to be tinkled. Alternatively, order a Schnapps Flight to your table, and we’ll ring the bells for you.

9. Pose as a Swiftie

In honour of Tay Tay’s recent Eras tour down under, artist Spalding has painted a brilliant photo cut-out board to make your dreams come true. Pose as Taylor Swift in performance mode or as one of her loyal followers (swifties).

10. Find the Scarred Tree

Thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans and brumbies, the Thredbo Valley was a place of transit, hunting, and gathering for the Ngarigo and Manaroo peoples. Many quartz artefacts have been found throughout the valley, particularly at Crackenback. Scarred trees provide another archaeological clue of how the Ngarigo people lived ingenuously off the land. Aboriginal people would deliberately cut bark away from trees for a variety of practical purposes, leaving tissue that would dry, then die, leaving a ‘scar’ on which no bark could grow again. The scarred tree on the grounds of wildbrumby looks to archaeologists to have been hollowed out to make a bowl. Can you find it?

Finally, at wildbrumby we encourage fun in all its forms, but think you’ll have the best fun if you follow our responsibility code (see below). Help us look after our beautiful Alpine environment, thus paying our respects to the original custodians of the land, the Ngarigo people and their elders past, present and emerging.

We’re looking forward to seeing you over Easter!

Summer is upon us, and what better way to celebrate the season of sunshine and warmth than with a sip of pure berry bliss? We’re thrilled to announce the return of our much-loved Pure Berry Schnapps, and let me tell you, this year’s vintage is an absolute showstopper!

Picture this: rolling fields adorned with ripe raspberries, plump blackberries, juicy blueberries, and tangy red and black currants—all handpicked at the peak of perfection to capture nature’s true essence. Our team has been hard at work, meticulously bottling this fruity symphony to bring you a limited release that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds.

What sets our Pure Berry Schnapps apart is its unparalleled versatility. Whether you prefer to enjoy it neat, savouring each nuanced flavour, or over ice for a refreshing kick, the possibilities are endless. But why stop there when you can elevate your experience with a creative cocktail infusion?

Imagine the magic of our Pure Berry Schnapps mingling with the smoothness of our Kosciuszko Vodka or the botanical beauty of our Rubus Patch Gin. The result? A concoction so delightful that we’ve dubbed it the supercali-BERRY-licious-expialidocious cocktail. It’s not just a drink; it’s a symphony of flavours that’ll have you singing its praises.

So, as the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, let our Pure Berry Schnapps be your go-to companion for all your summer soirées and backyard gatherings. Whether you’re toasting to the sunset or dancing under the stars, each sip will transport you to a berry-filled paradise—a celebration of nature’s bounty in its purest form.

supercali-BERRY-licious-expialidocious cocktail

45 ml Wildbrumby Pure Berry Schnapps
30 ml Kosciuszko Vodka
30 ml fresh Lime Juice
1 Egg White

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker and give it light shakes to create a beautiful foam.

Then add the ice and keep shaking until the shaker is icy cold to the touch. Carefully strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a few freshly picked berries for an irresistible finish.

BERRY SPRITZER

45 ml wildbrumby Pure Berry Schnapps
30 ml Rubus Patch Gin
20 ml fresh Lime Juice
Fever Tree Ginger Ale
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Pour all of the Berry Spritzer ingredients into an ice-filled tall glass.

Top off with Fever Tree Ginger Ale and garnish with juicy berries and a sprig of fresh mint.