Still Spirits nailed it — if you're crafting your own, these fall cocktails change everything.

October 7, 2025

Aromatic, Warming & Wildly Simple: Fall Cocktails That Let Your Craft Shine

You know those crisp evenings when the fire’s crackling, the smoke from the pit is just right, and you’ve got a mate or two dropping by with zero notice? That’s when a good herbal liqueur cocktail hits different — smooth, deep, and dead easy to whip up from what you’ve already got in the shed.

Why Herbal Liqueur Makes Sense This Season

Most people think of herbal liqueurs as a winter thing — dense, boozy, and best left to old timers. But they’re missing the point. When done right, they bring that perfect balance of warming depth and bright aromatics that fall begs for. And when you use something like the Still Spirits Herbal Liqueur Flavouring, you’re not guessing flavors — you know exactly what you're getting.

“Once I mixed this with a neutral spirit from my still, chucked in a cube of ice, and gave it five minutes — tasted better than half the shelf at the pub.”

– Local brewer, backyard shed legend

This essence does the heavy lifting. It lets your neutral spirit take on notes of anise, spice, and subtle citrus bitterness — without making it taste like medicine. Whether you're sipping or mixing, you're not far from something that’d impress anyone who’s ever side-eyed a store-bought Amarò.

Fall Cocktails That Just Work

Here’s a short list of go-to drinks we've tested around the firepit — no frills, no bartender required. Each makes the most of your Still Spirits Herbal Liqueur base and pairs well with shed banter and grilled anything.

1. The Woodsman

30ml Still Spirits Herbal Liqueur
30ml peated whisky
10ml maple syrup
Ice, orange twist

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, stir until chilled, strain into a short glass over ice. Smoky, sweet, and clean — like campfire whiskey learned new tricks.

2. Backyard Remedy

45ml Still Spirits Herbal Liqueur
15ml lemon juice
Top with dry ginger ale
Sprig of thyme or rosemary

The ginger lifts, the lemon cuts, and the herbs round it all out. This one disappears quicker than a cold snap in October.

3. Cold Shed Brew

30ml Still Spirits Herbal Liqueur
60ml cold drip coffee
15ml coffee liqueur (homemade or shop-bought)
Ice

Punchy but smooth — ideal after a BBQ when everyone's nodding off and you want to serve something with a bit more punch than a cuppa.

The Secret Advantage of Making Your Own

There’s a quiet flex in serving something you made, not mixed from a pre-packaged bottle off a store shelf. With the Still Spirits Herbal Liqueur Flavouring, you don't need a chemistry kit or barista-grade equipment. Just a solid neutral base, a bit of patience — and maybe a little help from someone who's done it before.

Whether you’re topping up your personal shelf or whipping up bottles to hand out at the next long weekend, this essence has fast become a quiet staple in plenty of local sheds. You know the crew who used to buy imported liqueur for "special occasions"? They’re making it themselves now — and not looking back.

What Sets This Essence Apart

Blends seamlessly into any clean neutral spirit
Delivers a profile that holds up solo or in cocktails
Simple mix method means less time fussing, more time sipping
No artificial aftertaste — just clean, layered flavour

And it's built to handle Aussie conditions — the kind where the shed warms up during the day, cools off at night, and the spirit still comes out tasting bloody brilliant.

A Note for the Curious Mixer

If you're the sort who likes to tinker, go ahead and trial a batch with black peppercorns or clove, or lace it with a little raisin-infused syrup. The point is: this essence gives you the confidence to riff without starting from zero.

"You get out what you put in — but it's a whole lot easier when you've got a base that's already halfway to greatness."

– Candeece from Strath H Hardware

Final Sip

You used to need five bottles, a bartender's apron, and a recipe book to get liqueur cocktails right. Now it takes a spirit, a single bottle of flavouring, a bit of your own know-how — and a shed that doubles as your home bar.

Fall’s here. The fire’s on. Make something worth pouring.

Cheers,

Candeece