RECIPES
Good spirits deserve good company — and a great cocktail. Here are a few of our favourites, made with Bellarine Spirits. Whether you're winding down after a long day on the water or hosting mates on the deck, there's something here for every occasion. Cheers. 🌊
Espresso Martini
The after-dinner drink that keeps the night going.
Dangerously drinkable with a good slog of liquor, this coffee cocktail is what you make when you need a pick-me-up but don't want to fall behind the pack. Made two ways with Bellarine Spirits.
Option 1 — Coffee Liqueur Only
Featuring: Coffee Liqueur 700ml
Ingredients
- 150ml Bellarine Spirits Coffee Liqueur
- Ice
Method
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake hard for 15 seconds until well chilled and frothy.
- Double strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with three coffee beans.
Option 2 — Signature Vodka & Coffee Liqueur
Featuring: Signature Vodka 700ml & Coffee Liqueur 700ml
Ingredients
- 30ml Bellarine Spirits Signature Vodka
- 90ml Bellarine Spirits Coffee Liqueur
- Ice
Method
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake hard for 15 seconds until well chilled and frothy.
- Double strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with three coffee beans.
Bellarine G&T
Simple, classic, and made for a sunny afternoon.
Our Signature Gin is built for the classic G&T — bright botanicals, a clean finish, and all the coastal vibes you need.
Featuring: Signature Gin 700ml
Ingredients
- 50ml Bellarine Spirits Signature Gin
- 150ml premium tonic water
- Ice
- Slice of cucumber or lemon to garnish
Method
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Pour in the Signature Gin.
- Top with tonic water and give it a gentle stir.
- Garnish with a slice of cucumber or a wedge of lemon.
Pink Gin Spritz
Light, floral, and made for golden hour.
Our Signature Pink Gin brings a beautiful blush colour and delicate floral notes — perfect for a lazy afternoon spritz on the deck.
Featuring: Signature Pink Gin 700ml
Ingredients
- 50ml Bellarine Spirits Signature Pink Gin
- 60ml prosecco or sparkling wine
- 60ml soda water
- Ice
- Fresh raspberries or a lemon twist to garnish
Method
- Fill a wine glass with ice.
- Pour in the Pink Gin, then the prosecco.
- Top with soda water and stir gently.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries or a lemon twist.
Agave Paloma
Bright, citrusy, and a little bit wild.
Our Signature Agave Spirit is the hero of this refreshing Paloma — a Mexican classic that's right at home on the Bellarine Peninsula.
Featuring: Signature Agave Spirit 700ml
Ingredients
- 50ml Bellarine Spirits Signature Agave Spirit
- 15ml fresh lime juice
- 120ml pink grapefruit juice (or grapefruit soda)
- Pinch of salt
- Ice
- Grapefruit slice and salt rim to garnish
Method
- Salt the rim of a highball glass and fill with ice.
- Add the Agave Spirit, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
- Top with grapefruit juice or soda and stir.
- Garnish with a slice of grapefruit.
Vodka Soda & Lime
Clean, crisp, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Sometimes the best cocktail is the simplest one. Our Signature Vodka is smooth enough to let the citrus do the talking.
Featuring: Signature Vodka 700ml
Ingredients
- 50ml Bellarine Spirits Signature Vodka
- 150ml soda water
- Juice of half a lime
- Ice
- Lime wedge to garnish
Method
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Pour in the Signature Vodka and lime juice.
- Top with soda water and stir gently.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Café de Agave Negroni
Bold, bitter, and beautifully complex.
A twist on the classic Negroni using our Café de Agave — rich coffee and agave notes that make this one a serious sipper.
Featuring: Café de Agave 700ml
Ingredients
- 30ml Bellarine Spirits Café de Agave
- 30ml sweet vermouth
- 30ml Campari
- Ice
- Orange peel to garnish
Method
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir for 30 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- Express an orange peel over the glass and use as garnish.
