Hepburn Distillery Superb Cocktail Recipes

Welcome to our corner of the bar, where good stories, great company and exceptional spirits come together. These cocktail recipes are crafted to celebrate the character of Hepburn Distillery Gin, Vodka and Whiskey — spirits inspired by our region and made to be enjoyed, shared and savoured.Whether you’re shaking up a classic with a twist, stirring something bold and spirit-forward, or mixing an easy crowd-pleaser at home, you’ll find recipes here that let the quality of the spirit shine. From bright, botanical gin cocktails to smooth vodka favourites and warming whisky serves, each drink is designed to be approachable, delicious and just a little bit special.Pull out your favourite glass, add plenty of ice, and enjoy the art of cocktail making using Hepburn Distillery spirits. Cheers 🥂

Hardware Lane Gin

Our bright & contemporary gin, led by Australian native botanicals - lemon myrtle and pepperberry leaf - lifted by elderflower, orange zest and classic juniper.

Hardware G & T

  • 30ml Hardware Lane Gin

  • 90ml tonic (we love Long Rays Original Tonic, Sodasmith No 1 or Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic)

Garnish with fresh orange peel, a sprig of rosemary and a couple of peppercorns.

Wombat Collins

  • 45ml Hardware Lane Gin

  • 20ml fresh lemon Juice

  • 30ml lemon myrtle simple syrup (or substitute with elderflower cordial)

  • top with soda water

Add to a tall glass with ice. Serve with a slice of fresh lemon and rosemary.

Lemon Myrtle Fizz

  • 45ml Hardware LaneGin

  • 15ml Elderflower Liqueur (we love St. Germain)

  • 15ml Fresh Lemon Juice

  • 10ml Simple Syrup

  • top with Prosecco

Shake all ingredients except prosecco with ice. Strain into a champagne flute or coupe. Top with prosecco and serve with fresh lemon peel

Hardware Gimlet

  • 60ml Hepburn Distillery Farmhouse Orange Gin

  • 20ml Fresh Lime Juice

  • 15ml Elderflower Liqueur

  • 5ml Honey Syrup.

Shake over ice, strain and serve in chilled coupe, garnish with lime slice.

Lyonville Classic Dry Gin

Our flagship gin is a flavour sensation with caramelised lemon zest, bags of juniper, sweet angelica and a long finish.

G&T

  • 30ml Hepburn Distillery Lyonville Classic Dry

  • 90ml Tonic

Dress the glass with fresh lemon, serve with a large ice cube, garnish with fresh lemon and rosemary

French 75

  • 45ml Hepburn Distillery Lyonville Classic Dry

  • 22ml Lemon juice

  • 15ml Simple Syrup

Shake above ingredients with ice, pour into glass and top with champagne. Garnish with lemon peel.

Gin Fizz

  • 60ml Hepburn Distillery Lyonville Classic Dry

  • 22ml lemon juice

  • 22ml simple syrup

Shake with ice, strain into a glass and top with 60ml soda, garnish with a slice of lemon

Martini

  • 45ml Hepburn Distillery Lyonville Classic Dry

  • 15ml dry Vermouth

  • Dash of orange bitters

Stir or shake over ice, double strain and garnish with a twist of lemon.

Bees Knees

  • 60ml Hepburn Distillery Lyonville Classic Dry

  • 30ml honey syrup

  • 20ml fresh lemon juice

  • Ice

Add gin, honey syrup, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake for about 30 seconds. Strain into a glass over ice and garnish with lemon peel and lavender.

Hardware Lane Gin

Our bright & contemporary gin, led by Australian native botanicals - lemon myrtle and pepperberry leaf - lifted by elderflower, orange zest and classic juniper.

Hardware G & T

  • 30ml Hardware Lane Gin

  • 90ml tonic (we love Long Rays Original Tonic, Sodasmith No 1 or Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic)

Garnish with fresh orange peel, a sprig of rosemary and a couple of peppercorns.

Wombat Collins

  • 45ml Hardware Lane Gin

  • 20ml fresh lemon Juice

  • 30ml lemon myrtle simple syrup (or substitute with elderflower cordial)

  • top with soda water

Add to a tall glass with ice. Serve with a slice of fresh lemon and rosemary.

Lemon Myrtle Fizz

  • 45ml Hardware LaneGin

  • 15ml Elderflower Liqueur (we love St. Germain)

  • 15ml Fresh Lemon Juice

  • 10ml Simple Syrup

  • top with Prosecco

Shake all ingredients except prosecco with ice. Strain into a champagne flute or coupe. Top with prosecco and serve with fresh lemon peel

Hardware Gimlet

  • 60ml Hepburn Distillery Farmhouse Orange Gin

  • 20ml Fresh Lime Juice

  • 15ml Elderflower Liqueur

  • 5ml Honey Syrup.

Shake over ice, strain and serve in chilled coupe, garnish with lime slice.