Stone & Wood proved it — own the drink, own the vibe. What’s yours?

October 8, 2025

One Signature Sip, a Whole New Vibe

You’ve spent weeks planning the food. The playlist’s spot-on. The mates are rolling in. But there’s one thing that’ll spin your BBQ, shed gathering, or birthday bash from “pretty good” to unforgettable: a signature cocktail that turns heads and brings people back for seconds.

Heard of Stone & Wood’s Pacific Ale? That familiar bottle takes you to the beach the moment it hits your lips. It’s more than taste — it’s identity. That’s what a signature cocktail does for your party. It turns a moment into a memory. And you don’t need a bar tab or a PhD in mixology to pull it off.

How It Starts: One Drink, Everyone Remembers

We’ve seen it time and time again in the store — a bloke comes in for a yeast top-up, starts chatting about a mate’s birthday, and boom — ends up walking out with Still Spirits Peach Schnapps Essence and a twinkle in his eye. Why? Because he’s just realised how easy it is to create a drink that becomes the party’s signature talking point.

“I brought a homemade peach schnapps to Kev’s 50th. Poured it over ice with lemonade and a sprig of mint. People haven’t stopped talking about it since.”

That’s the thing — folks won’t remember your store-bought beer selection. But they will remember the drink that made them go, “What is this beauty?”

But Wait — Isn’t That Complicated?

Takes less effort than you’d think. Especially if you’ve already got a few spirits laid down at home. That’s the beauty of a good essence — it does the heavy lifting on flavour, while you take the credit for knowing how to bring a drink together.

Enjoy the taste of ripe, juicy peaches in a schnapps you can craft yourself. Still Spirits Peach Schnapps Essence lets you create a delicious, aromatic liqueur without the sugar bomb headaches of mass-market mixers.

Mix it with a well-filtered 40% spirit base, let the flavours bloom for a couple of days, and you’ve got a schnapps smoother than cousin Jimmy’s karaoke rendition of ‘The Horses’.

How to Craft a Signature Cocktail (Without Overthinking It)

Here's a simple guide to nailing your own signature drink formula. Think of it like making a new project in the shed – you don’t need all the bells and whistles, just something that works every time:

Pick a hero flavour: Think fruit, spice, or herbal backbone. Our pick right now? Peach.
Base spirit: Use your home-distilled neutral or flavoured varieties — filtered clean and clear. Still Spirits gear is gold for this.
Topper or mixer: Lemonade, soda, tonic, even ginger beer — whatever suits the day.
Optional twist: Add mint, citrus zest, or frozen fruit. Gives it that “I’ve thought this through” flair.

Here’s one to test out this weekend:

The Summer Shed

45ml of homemade peach schnapps
30ml neutral spirit base
Top with icy cold lemonade
Slice of lemon + sprig of mint

Served over ice, this fresh, bright number fits straight into any summer hangout — and looks the part, too.

Why It Matters (and Why You Should Bother)

Look, drinks are meant to bring people together. When you’ve crafted something yourself — not just brewed it or distilled it, but served it in a way that connects — that’s next-level. Your signature cocktail becomes your stamp. Your story. A little taste of your own making that folks remember long after the last glass is poured.

And the deeper side of it? It says you take pride in what you create. That you give a damn about flavour, fun, and putting your own twist on tradition. For someone who already filters their spirit three times and weighs ingredients down to the gram, this is just the logical next step.

Few More Tips to Make It Sing

Label it: Nothing fancy — just a chalkboard sign or bottle tag. People love to know what they’re drinking.
Stick with one strong drink idea: Too many options and folks just grab beer.
Match the vibe: Cold and fizzy for summer; boozy and warm for winter. Think spiced rum hot toddy in July.
Have a non-alc version: Soda + a splash of syrup + garnish. Keep it inclusive.

The Old Way vs The New Way

Used to be the party host cracked open a carton and hoped everyone was happy. Now? With a little prep — and one bottle of schnapps essence — you serve up something that stops people mid-sip with a smile.

Not bad for an afternoon’s effort.

And Here's the Real Magic…

When that bottle’s nearly empty and someone says, “Where’d you get this from?” — you get to say, “Made it myself.” Not bought. Not copied. Crafted. Right there in your shed, your kitchen, your still.

One signature cocktail. All yours. That’s the kind of story worth pouring.

Cheers,
Candeece