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TROPIC • DRINKS

Served by Sam

COCKTAIL RECIPES
Sam Kennis from the Hospo
Group reveals his favourite
cocktails for summer.

Welcome to the final edition of Served by COCKTAIL RECIPES
Sam for 2020. It’s been a crazy year, to say
the least! The past 12 months have been some We kick things off with this classic gin cocktail before moving
of the most difficult times that many will go on to a few different takes on this long-time favourite.
through. Small business struggled, had to The first Tom Collins was created in London in 1891 by John
change their direction to survive and then Collins, using Old Tom Gin. We are giving this cocktail a bit
rebuild. Many closed. Thousands lost their of a tropical facelift by using Wolf Lane Distillery’s locally
jobs and some took on new paths. produced products.
Despite all of this, the spirit of Cairns locals
remains positive – as it should. Our city
will recover and we can strive for an
amazing 2021.
Have a great Christmas and enjoy the time CLASSIC TOM COLLINS
with friends and family. Thank you so much
for your support at our venues Three Wolves, In a tall highball glass add:
Wolf Lane Distillery and Flamingo’s Tiki Bar. 45ml Wolf Lane Distillery Tropical Gin
The following cocktails are created for 30ml fresh lemon juice
summertime to be enjoyed responsibly with 15ml sugar syrup
loved ones. These are my favourite go-to Method
drinks for the hot months ahead and, best of Fill with ice, top with soda and stir
all, they’re simple, easy and delicious. Garnish with a lemon slice

GRAPEFRUIT COLLINS

In a tall highball glass add:
45ml Wolf Lane Distillery Tropical Gin
30ml fresh grapefruit juice
15ml sugar syrup
Method
Fill with ice, top with soda and stir
Garnish with a grapefruit slice

MANGO COLLINS

In a tall highball glass add:
30ml Wolf Lane Distillery Navy
Strength Gin or 45ml Wolf Lane
Distillery Tropical Gin
30ml mango nectar
15ml sugar syrup
Method
Fill with ice, top with soda and stir
Garnish with mango (dried or fresh)

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