Botanikos Syrups

Botanikos Syrups Delicious, organic & vegan simple syrups for effortless cocktails, mocktails & MORE🍹

🌿 YOUR SATURDAY PLANS ARE SORTED!We're heading back to the CERES Winter Twilight Market this Saturday, and if you haven'...
14/08/2026

🌿 YOUR SATURDAY PLANS ARE SORTED!

We're heading back to the CERES Winter Twilight Market this Saturday, and if you haven't experienced it yet, this is your sign to come along.

Great atmosphere, local makers, delicious food and plenty of reasons to make an afternoon of it.

We'll have our full range of Botanikos handcrafted syrups and shrubs ready for you to taste, including seasonal favourites perfect for cocktails, mocktails, coffee, tea tonics and those cosy drinks we're still loving through winter.

Come and taste before you choose, chat with us about flavour combinations and find something new to take home for your next drinks night.

📍 CERES Winter Twilight Market
📅 Saturday 15 August
⏰ 12pm to 6pm

Come find Botanikos, say hello and have a taste. We can't wait to see you there. 🧡

13/08/2026

The Art of Staying In

With the right recipe and a bottle of something worth opening, an evening at home can be as good as anything you would book a table for.​

Whether you want to take your time with something prepared during the afternoon or keep it simple with a faster made drink that is no less impressive, let our simple syrups take care of the flavour in your glass.

The result is a bar worthy cocktail, made at your own pace.​Line up a good movie or some friends, make your self-comfortable and enjoy this delicious tea inspired martini

Oolong Fig Fuzion Martini

60ml Oolong infused Gin
15ml Dry Vermouth
15ml Fig Leaf syrup
15ml Lemon juice
1 egg white
1-2 dashes chocolate bitters Club soda (optional)

Garnish fresh fig or a lemon twist

🍾 Step 1 Infusion

Add 1-2 tsp of loose-leaf oolong tea to 1 cup of gin. You can adjust the quantities based on your taste preference. Choose a neutral gin to let the oolong flavour shine. We used Infusion gin from Aldi.

Combine the oolong tea in a clean glass jar or bottle and pour the gin over it.

Allow to steep 45-60min Check the flavour at 45 min and if you want it stronger you can leave it up to 2 hours before it becomes astringent.

Use a tea strainer to remove the tea leaves from the gin. Tips for a nutty flavour- look for teas with a nutty flavour like Wuyi Rock Oolong.

Flavour test your infusion frequently during the steeping/cold infusion process to ensure you achieve your desired level of nuttiness without it becoming too bitter.

This process will give you a flavourful gin

🥣 Step 2 Mixing

Shake up all the ingredients with ice and pour into a martini glass.
Garnish with a slice of fresh fig or a lemon curl.
Option to top with soda.

🍸 Step 3 Drinking

Enjoy sipping this complex elegant martini with its robust gin base that allows the unique flavours of oolong tea and fig leaf syrup to shine through. The blend of nutty and slightly sweet flavors makes it intriguing, delicious martini.

😂 The older I get, the pickier I get… and I’m absolutely fine with that.There are some things I’m simply no longer willi...
12/08/2026

😂 The older I get, the pickier I get… and I’m absolutely fine with that.

There are some things I’m simply no longer willing to tolerate.

Bad coffee.
Uncomfortable shoes.
People who drain my energy.
And most importantly… a boring cocktail. 🍸

If I’m spending the money, drinking the calories and taking the time to make myself a drink, it had better taste bloody delicious.

That’s why I’m a big believer in using real ingredients and real flavour. Fresh citrus, botanicals, herbs, fruits and beautifully made syrups and shrubs that let you create a drink exactly how YOU like it.

Life’s too short for average cocktails.

And at this age, we know better. 😉

Who else has become VERY specific about what they will and will not tolerate? 😂

🌿 TUESDAY TIP: Start with real flavour.When you’re mixing cocktails or mocktails at home, the quality of what goes into ...
11/08/2026

🌿 TUESDAY TIP: Start with real flavour.

When you’re mixing cocktails or mocktails at home, the quality of what goes into the glass matters.

Premixed drinks can be hit or miss. They’re made to suit someone else’s taste, often rely on artificial flavours or sweeteners, and they don’t give you much room to make the drink your own.

We’d rather start with real ingredients and build from there.

At Botanikos, that means things like:

🫚 Ginger Shrub made with real ginger
🍋 Lemon Syrup made with real lemons
🍈 Lime Syrup made with real limes
🌺 Hibiscus Syrup balanced with berries
🍒 Sour Cherry Shrub infused with real vanilla pods

The result is flavour that tastes fresher, more natural and easier to customise to your own palate.

Want it brighter? Add more citrus.
Want it softer? Add a splash of soda.
Want more depth? Layer in a shrub or botanical syrup.

That’s the beauty of building your own drink. You’re in control of the sweetness, the acidity, the flavour and the finish.

Because the best cocktails and mocktails don’t need to be complicated.

They just need good ingredients.

10/08/2026

🍸 The magic of a great cocktail is all about balance.

Some of the most memorable cocktails aren’t built on lots of ingredients. They’re built on the right ingredients.

The classic Saturn Cocktail is a perfect example.

The bright citrus of fresh lemon juice, the tropical sweetness of passionfruit, the subtle cherry notes of maraschino, the smooth richness of gin and the velvety depth of Botanikos Chocola Syrup come together to create a cocktail that’s vibrant, complex and beautifully balanced.

Every ingredient has a purpose.

🍋 Lemon adds freshness and zing.
🍒 Maraschino brings delicate fruit sweetness.
🍹 Passionfruit delivers a tropical lift.
🍫 Chocola Syrup adds smooth richness with hints of cocoa.
🍸 Gin ties it all together with its botanical character.

Served over crushed ice, it’s refreshing, elegant and proof that unexpected flavour pairings often create the most unforgettable drinks.

Because when great ingredients come together, every sip tells a story.

Have you ever tried a Saturn Cocktail? We’d love to know what you think. 🧡

🌿 We're at The Lost Woods Market today! 🍋✨If you're out and about today, come and say hello!We'll be at The Lost Woods M...
07/08/2026

🌿 We're at The Lost Woods Market today! 🍋✨

If you're out and about today, come and say hello!

We'll be at The Lost Woods Market from 9:00am to 2:00pm, serving up tastings of our handcrafted botanical syrups and shrubs.

Today's featured drink is our refreshing Matcha Limeade, made with our Botanikos Lime Simple Syrup. 🍵🍋

Bright citrus, smooth matcha and naturally delicious flavours come together to create the perfect alcohol free refresher.

While you're here, you can:

🧡 Sample our range of handcrafted syrups and shrubs
🌿 Discover new cocktail and mocktail inspiration
🍸 Chat all things botanicals and flavour pairings
🛍️ Take home your favourite Botanikos creations

📍
🕘 Today | 9:00am – 2:00pm

We'd love to see you, so come and enjoy a beautiful day supporting local makers and treat yourself to a taste of something naturally delicious.

🍸🍰 When dessert is so good... you wish you could drink it.Some flavours deserve more than one moment.They deserve a seco...
07/08/2026

🍸🍰 When dessert is so good... you wish you could drink it.

Some flavours deserve more than one moment.

They deserve a second life in a cocktail.

Inspired by my birthday dinner at a beautiful Italian restaurant in Southbank, where the Campari cocktails were flowing, the conversation never stopped, and every meal ended the way it should... with coffee and cannoli shared around the table.

Then came the Ferrero dessert.

Rich chocolate.
Creamy hazelnut.
Layers of indulgence.

It got me thinking...

What if your favourite dessert could be poured into a glass?

So we took those incredible dessert flavours and transformed them into cocktails.

🍫 A rich Ferrero-inspired cocktail bursting with chocolate and hazelnut.

🍋 A silky Lemon Cannoli cocktail with creamy citrus sweetness and a hint of Italy in every sip.

Because some desserts are simply too delicious to eat just once.

They deserve to be sipped, shared and celebrated.

Now we want to know...

👇 If you could turn any dessert into a cocktail, what would it be?

We might just have to create it next! 🍸✨

Some of life’s best moments don’t come with a big price tag or a packed calendar.They come from sitting around the table...
05/08/2026

Some of life’s best moments don’t come with a big price tag or a packed calendar.

They come from sitting around the table with the people you love. Sharing a meal. Raising a glass. Slowing down long enough to appreciate what’s right in front of you.

At Botanikos, we’ve always believed that drinks are about more than what’s in the glass. They’re about bringing people together, creating conversations and making everyday moments feel just a little more special.

So today, take a moment.

Call a friend.
Share a meal.
Mix your favourite drink.
Tell someone you appreciate them.

Because life really is a short trip.

Let’s make it a beautiful one. 🧡

What are you grateful for today? We’d love to hear in the comments. 💛

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