Merridale Cocktail Recipes

Experience the taste of Merridale at home

Below you will find a collection of our favourite cocktail recipes from the bar at our Farmhouse Restaurant. Visit our Farmstore on Vancouver Island, or your local liquor store and recreate your Merridale memories at home.

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Cowichan Gin Cocktails

Purple Rain

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz Aura Gin
  • ½ oz Orange Syrup
  • ½ oz Lavender Lemon Syrup
  • ¼ oz Lemon Juice

Instructions
 

  • Shake all ingredients with ice.
  • Strain into a coupe glass with a small amount of ice.
  • Garnish with an orange wheel.

Dandylion

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz Copper Gin
  • 1 oz Rosemary Cinnamon Syrup
  • 5 dashes Burnt Dandelion Bitters
  • 3 oz Soda

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a rocks glass with ice.
  • Stir well.
  • Garnish with a rosemary sprig and a candied citrus wheel.

Botanical Breeze

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Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 oz Cowichan Gin
  • 1 oz Basil Mint Syrup
  • ½ oz Lemon Juice
  • Soda

Instructions
 

  • Shake gin, basil mint syrup, and lemon juice with ice.
  • Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
  • Top with soda.
  • Garnish with a lemon wheel.

Blueberry Nightcap

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz Copper Gin
  • 1 oz Blueberry Liqueur
  • ½ oz Lime Juice
  • 1 oz Simple Syrup

Instructions
 

  • Shake gin, blueberry liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup with ice.
  • Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
  • Garnish with a dried citrus wheel.

Careless Whisper

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz Copper Gin
  • ¼ oz Lime Juice
  • ½ tsp Shredded Cucumber
  • 1 Basil Leaf
  • 3 oz Soda

Instructions
 

  • Shake gin, lime juice, shredded cucumber, and basil leaf with ice.
  • Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice.
  • Top with soda.
  • Garnish with cucumber and basil.

Honey Bee

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Combine 1oz. of Cowichan Copper Gin, 1oz. Ginger simple syrup, two dashes of Angostura Bitters and 1/2 oz. of lime juice, into a shaker with ice.
  • Shake vigorously then strain into a glass with ice.
  • Top with Cyser cider.

Juicy G&T

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Combine 1oz. Cowichan Gin, 1oz. Fennel Citrus simple syrup, 2 dashes of Peychauds bitters in a glass with ice and top with tonic.

Colour Changing Aura G&T

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Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 oz Cowichan Aura Gin
  • 5 oz Tonic
  • 1 wedge Fresh Lemon
  • 1 Dried Lemon Wheel

Instructions
 

  • Fill a highball glass with clean ice
  • Stir ice to chill the glass & drain water
  • Add 5 oz. of Fever Tree Tonic
  • Squeeze a small amount of fresh lemon juice into the glass
  • Place your Dried Lemon Wheel on top of the tonic so it lies flat
  • Gently pour 1.5 oz. of Aura Gin into the glass Stir slowly and watch it turn from purple to pink
Berry Blast Off

Berry Blast Off

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Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 oz. Cowichan Blueberry Liqueur
  • 1 oz. Merridale's Creamsicle Syrup
  • 1/2 oz. Lemon Juice
  • 3 oz. Soda Water
  • 1 oz. Cowichan Aura Gin

Instructions
 

  • Start with a rocks glass with ice
  • Add 1/2 oz. Cowichan Blueberry Liqueur, 1 oz. Creamsicle Syrup and 1/2 oz. lemon juice to the glass
  • Gently pour the soda water over the back of a spoon to layer your drink
  • Float 1 oz of Cowichan Aura Gin on top of the soda water for a beautiful layered drink reminiscent of a rocket popsicle
  • Garnish with an orange wheel, blueberries or lavender and enjoy!
Rosemary Cal Cocktail

Rosemary Cal

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz. Cowichan Gin
  • 1 oz. Merridale's Rosemary Cinnamon syrup 
  • Mo'Moro Cider
  • 1 oz Lime juice
  • Rosemary Sprig

Instructions
 

  • Combine 1oz Cowichan Gin and 1oz Merridale Rosemary Cinnamon Syrup and 1oz lime juice in a cocktail shaker over ice.
  • Shake vigorously then strain into a sleeve glass over ice.
  • Top with with Mo'Moro cider and garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig.

Cowichan Brandy Cocktails

Harvest Brandy

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz. Oaked Harvest Cider
  • 1/2 oz. Cowichan Cider Brandy
  • 1/2 oz Merridales' Cider Gastrique
  • 1/2 oz. Merridale’s Apple Juice

Instructions
 

  • Combine 1oz. Merridale Oaked Harvest cider, ½ oz. Cowichan Cider Brandy, ½ oz. Merridale Cider Gastrique and ½ oz. Merridale Apple Juice in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously.
  • Strain into a martini glass.

Cowichan Rhumb Cocktails

Cherry Spice

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz Spiced Rhumb
  • ½ oz Cherry Liqueur
  • ½ oz Ginger Syrup
  • ½ oz Lime Juice

Instructions
 

  • Shake spiced rhumb, cherry liqueur, ginger syrup, and lime juice with ice.
  • Strain into a coupe glass with no ice.
  • Garnish with cherries or a dried citrus wheel.

Cinnacyser

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz Cowichan Rhumb
  • 1 oz Merridale's Rosemary Cinnamon Syrup
  • 2 oz Cranberry Juice
  • 2 oz Cyser Cider

Instructions
 

  • Shake rhumb, rosemary cinnamon syrup, and cranberry juice with ice.
  • Strain into a sleeve glass filled with fresh ice.
  • Top with Cyser Cider.
  • Garnish with a rosemary sprig.

Honey, Spice, and Everything Nice

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz Cowichan Spiced Rhumb
  • ¼ oz Merridale's Ginger Syrup
  • 4 oz Cyser Cider
  • 2 oz Sparkling Water

Instructions
 

  • Combine spiced rhumb, ginger syrup, and cyser cider in a sleeve glass filled with ice.
  • Stir well.
  • Top with sparkling water.
  • Garnish with candied ginger.

Citrus Ember

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz Cowichan Rhumb
  • ½ oz Rosemary Cinnamon Syrup
  • 3 –5 Mint Leaves
  • 1 Orange Chunk
  • 1 dash Angostura Bitters
  • 3 oz Soda

Instructions
 

  • In a rocks glass, muddle rhumb, rosemary cinnamon syrup, mint leaves, and orange chunk.
  • Add a dash of Angostura bitters.
  • Fill the glass with ice.
  • Top with soda and stir gently.
  • Garnish with an orange wheel.

Tiki Time

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz. Cowichan Rhumb 
  • 1 oz. Merridale's Rosemary Cinnamon syrup
  • Merri Berri Cider
  • Peychaud’s Bitters
  • 1/2 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice

Instructions
 

  • Combine 1oz. Cowichan Rhumb, 1oz. Rosemary Cinnamon simple syrup, two dashes Peychaud’s Bitters and ½ oz. fresh lime juice in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously.
  • Strain into a glass with ice and top with Merri Berri.

 

Spiced Rhumb Mojito

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Combine 1 1/2 oz. Merridale Cowichan Spiced Rhumb, 1 oz. Merridale Ginger Syrup, 3/4 oz. fresh squeezed lime juice, 5 mint leaves into shaker with ice.
  • Shake vigorously and empty contents into 14 oz. sleeve.
  • Top with soda water and stir. 

 

Hot Toddy

Hot Toddy

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Combine 1oz. of Cowichan Spiced Rhumb, honey and lemon juice in a Merridale mug, mix with hot water and garnish with a lemon wedge

 

Fall'n Apples

Fall'n Apples

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz. Cowichan Spiced Rhumb 
  • 1 oz. Merridale's Ginger syrup
  • Apple Pie Cider
  • 1 slice lemon wedge

Instructions
 

  • Combine 1oz Cowichan Spiced Rhumb and 1oz Merridale Ginger Syrup in a cocktail shaker over ice.
  • Shake vigorously then strain into a sleeve glass over ice.
  • Add one lemon wedge into the middle of the glass and fully cover with Apple Pie Cider. 

Cowichan Liqueur Cocktails

Cowichan Vodka Cocktails

Ginger Cran Vodka Punch

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz Cowichan Vodka
  • 1 oz Ginger Syrup
  • 2 oz Cranberry Juice
  • 4 oz Merri Berri Cider
  • Candied Ginger for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Add vodka, ginger syrup, and cranberry juice to a sleeve glass. Stir well.
  • Add ice to the glass.
  • Top with Merri Berri cider.
  • Garnish with candied ginger.

Deck the Halls

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz Cowichan Vodka
  • 4 dashes Cascadian Bitters
  • 6 oz Perrier Strawberry Kiwi Soda
  • Rosemary Sprig for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Fill a sleeve glass with ice.
  • Add vodka, then top with soda.
  • Add bitters and stir well.
  • Garnish with a rosemary sprig.

Autumn Fog

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz Vodka
  • ½ oz Cherry Liqueur
  • ¾ oz Earl Grey Syrup
  • ½ oz Lemon Juice
  • Glazed Cherries for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Shake vodka, cherry liqueur, Earl Grey syrup, and lemon juice with ice.
  • Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
  • Garnish with glazed cherries.

Merridale Mule

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz Vodka
  • ¾ oz Ginger Syrup
  • Soda to top
  • Optional: 1 oz Blueberry or Cherry Liqueur
  • Apple Slice or Candied Ginger for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Fill a rocks glass with ice.
  • Add vodka and ginger syrup. (Add liqueur if desired.)
  • Stir well, then top with soda.
  • Garnish with an apple slice or candied ginger.

#Bliss

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Combine 1oz. Cowichan Vodka, 1oz. Lavender-Lemon simple syrup in a glass with ice and top with soda.

Cowichan Mocktails

Mocktail: Lavender Lemonade

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz Merridale Lavender Lemon Simple Syrup
  • 4 oz Fresh Lemonade Made with lemon juice, water, and a touch of sugar
  • 2 oz Soda Water Optional, for fizz
  • Ice
  • Garnish: Lemon wheel and a sprig of lavender

Instructions
 

  • Fill a glass with ice.
  • Add the Lavender Lemon Simple Syrup and fresh lemonade. Stir to combine.
  • (Optional) Top with soda water for a fizzy twist.
  • Garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprig of lavender for an elegant touch.
  • A beautifully fragrant and refreshing drink, perfect for sipping in the orchard or at home!

Mocktail: Citrus Fizz

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz Merridale Fennel Citrus Simple Syrup
  • 2 oz fresh orange juice
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 3 oz soda water
  • Ice

Instructions
 

  • Fill a glass with ice.
  • Add the fennel citrus simple syrup, orange juice, and lime juice.
  • Stir gently to combine.
  • Top with soda water and give it a light stir.
  • Garnish with an orange slice and a sprig of fennel fronds for an aromatic finish.

Mocktail: Crimson Rosemary Cooler

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz Merridale Rosemary Cinnamon Syrup
  • 3 oz pomegranate juice
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 3 oz soda water
  • Ice
  • Garnish: Fresh rosemary sprig

Instructions
 

  • Fill a glass with ice.
  • Add the rosemary cinnamon syrup, cranberry juice, and lime juice. Stir to combine.
  • Top with soda water for a refreshing sparkle.
  • Garnish with a rosemary sprig and fresh cranberries for a festive touch.

Mocktail: Cowichan Sunrise

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Ingredients
  

  • ½ oz Merridale Creamsicle Syrup
  • 3 oz Orange Juice
  • 3 oz Soda
  • 3 oz Cranberry Juice
  • Garnish: Orange wheel

Instructions
 

  • Fill a glass with ice.
  • Add the creamsicle syrup, orange juice, and soda. Stir well to combine.
  • Slowly pour in the cranberry juice to create a beautiful layered effect.
  • Garnish with an orange wheel for a sunny finish.

Mocktail: Ginger Fennel Fusion

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz Merridale's Fennel Citrus Simple Syrup
  • 3 oz Merridale's Fresh Pressed Apple Juice
  • 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 3 oz Ginger Beer
  • Ice

Instructions
 

  • Fill a tall glass with ice.
  • Add the fennel citrus simple syrup, apple juice, and lemon juice. Stir to mix.
  • Top with ginger beer for a spicy kick.
  • Garnish with a lemon wheel and fresh mint for a crisp finish.

Mocktail: Dreamsicle

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz Merridale Creamsicle Syrup
  • 2 oz fresh orange juice
  • 1 oz coconut milk or almond milk
  • 3 oz soda water or club soda
  • Ice
  • Garnish: Orange slice and a maraschino cherry

Instructions
 

  • Fill a glass with ice.
  • Add the creamsicle syrup, fresh orange juice, and coconut (or almond) milk. Stir to combine.
  • Top with soda water for a fizzy finish.
  • Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry for a fun, nostalgic

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