Here is a selection of delicious cocktails designed to work with our spirits. Some are classic recipes; others are in a more contemporary style for your enjoyment, and there are some delicious options for hot beverages as well.
A classic rum daiquiri, with aromatic Deep South Premium White Rum perfectly balanced by fresh lime and simple syrup.
The most well-known origin story of the cocktail’s name suggests that mixologist Donn Beach created the Zombie in an attempt to cure the hangover of one of his regulars.
When Beach later asked how his cure had worked, the customer allegedly said it had made him feel like a ‘zombie.’
The Zombie is a typical Tiki-style cocktail made with rum, fruit juice and sweetener. Strong, with big flavours, this cocktail is a party in a glass all by itself.
Blending the magic trio of white Rum, fresh lime and sweet sugar, the potent, heady Caipirinha is one of the classic rum cocktails
A refreshing, light rum cocktail with aromatic Deep South Premium White Rum, fragrant lime, fresh mint and sparkling soda water
The Strawberry daiquiri with its glowing colours, fresh strawberry flavours and aromatic white rum is the quintessential party cocktail
The most well-known origin story of the cocktail’s name suggests that mixologist Donn Beach created the Zombie in an attempt to cure the hangover of one of his regulars.
When Beach later asked how his cure had worked, the customer allegedly said it had made him feel like a ‘zombie.’
The Zombie is a typical Tiki-style cocktail made with rum, fruit juice and sweetener. Strong, with big flavours, this cocktail is a party in a glass all by itself.
The Brass Monkey cocktail traditionally combines rum and orange.
Our Koperbobbejaan (copper baboon) steps up the game a little with a more complex mix of flavours and is a slightly ironic tribute to the troop of baboons that regularly try to raid our distillery, overturn our dustbins and play tag on the metal roof!
Supposedly attributable to a US Army caption stationed in Havana in the 1900s, who added lime and Coca-Cola to his rum and toasted his Cuban comrades by saying “Por Cuba Libre” – “to a free Cuba”, this drink has become a worldwide favourite. It needs a full-bodied rum to stand up to the sweet Coke – with the fresh lime adding an essential role in bridging the gap between tropical rum and effervescent, spicy-sweet Coke.
The Old Fashioned is a classic cocktail traditionally made with Whiskey. But a robust aged rum like the Deep South Amber, with its subtle caramels and smoky finish, mimic the whiskey while adding warming undertones. Carefully prepared here in a leisurely classic understated, time-honoured way.
A potent flavour explosion of Amber Rum, Citrus Gin, lime juice, aromatic bitters and ginger beer, our version of this classic drink is a guaranteed pick-me-up!
Our variation on the classic Dark ’n Stormy cocktail traditionally made with dark rum and ginger beer. A strong heady rum cocktail. The secret is a really good spicy ginger beer that complements caramel notes and smoky finish of the Amber Rum.
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Simple but delicious, this mix of Deep South Premium Vodka and cranberry juice is a refreshing, easy-to-pour cooler on a warm day.
A typical sour cocktail, this Vodka Sour combines the delicious sweet-tart taste of sweetened lime and vodka, topped with frothy egg-white.
The Moscow Mule is traditionally served in a copper mug or a jam jar. Simply made, this delicious spicy cocktail dates back to World War II.
Deceptively simple to make, but hard to get right, this great cocktail requires ice-cold silky smooth Deep South Premium Vodka served in a frozen glass and garnished with perfectly fresh ingredients!
A classic tropical island holiday cocktail, the Seabreeze infuses smooth sweet Deep South Premium Vodka with a perfect balance of bitter-sweet grapefruit and sweet cranberry.
This simple vodka and fresh orange juice cocktail is a real favourite, whether served at a brunch instead of champagne, or as a sundowner.
A light fruity vodka martini-style drink, quick and easy to make, and very refreshing. Vary the amount of cranberry to create a sweeter or drier cocktail.
An exotic combination of chilli vodka and passion fruit, spiked with fresh lime, aromatic mint and smooth spicy ginger Ale. Sipping it conjures up images of tropical beach bars on far-flung palm fringed Caribbean beaches
Our take on the classic Sex on the Beach cocktail, made with Chilii Vodka. Perfect for those hot summer days (and hot summer nights)
A wonderfully spicy version of the Bloody Mary, this delicious cocktail has just the right amount of bite from the chilli, with authentic chilli flavours blending with the rich tomato base
A warming drink with a spectacular chocolate and chilli blend. Made with Deep South Chilli hot Vodka, this drink will definitely leave you in a good mood with a warm feeling in your chest!
A beautiful, refreshing gin cocktail with a hint of spice and blueberries. A sweet cocktail, perfectly lightened with the grapefruit garnish. Catches the eye at every party!
The perfect Classic Gin Martini, made with Cape Dry Gin, a dash of vermouth and the traditional citrus and olive garnish.
This sweet/savoury gin cocktail made with Deep South Cape Dry gin, pineapple and lime juice makes a sophisticated, delicious evening cocktail or sundowner in any season.
A refreshing, light, sugar-free cocktail with Deep South Cape Dry Gin, tart lime and a touch of fizz, the Gin Rickey is a perfect summer cocktail.
Pineapple and Basil add a fruity and floral flavor to the classic gin and tonic. Deep South Cape Dry Gin infused with fresh basil and ripe pineapple create a fruity summer cocktail you will love!
A beautifully refreshing summer gin cocktail made with Deep South Cape Dry Gin infused with fresh watermelon, lemon juice and mint
Our Vanilla Fig Gin Fizz is a delicious gin cocktail recipe that perfectly marries the sumptuous flavour of fresh ripe fig with tropical vanilla and our premium award-winning Cape Dry gin. Beautiful to look at; beautiful to taste
This wickedly-delicious Southside Gin Mojito cocktail is a great alternative to the standard Gin & Tonic, especially for gin lovers who are tired of the bitter-sweet taste of Indian Tonic. Perfectly pairs gin, mint and fresh lime.
Our Gin Hot Toddy is a wonderfully-warming hot drink made with Cape Dry Gin, fresh lemon juice and honey, topped with boiling water and spices.
A refreshing, timeless cocktail, made with Deep South Cape Dry Gin, lots of ice and our favourite Indian tonic, garnished with lemon zest and a sprig of rosemary
A lovely, spicy, refreshing cocktail made with herbal Deep South Cape Dry Gin, ginger ale and a hint of aromatic fresh lime.
Strong but quick and easy to make, the Pengroni (for Penguin’s Negroni) cocktail combines floral Ruby Gin with bittersweet herbal flavours from the Aperol, lifted by sweet citrus aromas.
A great alternative if you find the Negroni a bit dry!
Loaded with your favourite fresh berries , mint with a double shot of fragrant floral Ruby Gin, this cocktail is a favourite. Try it with strawberries, blackberries, blueberries or raspberries
A classic pre-dinner gin cocktail, Ruby Gin perfectly lifts the bitter Italian Campari and sweet vermouth, with a touch of sweetness from the fresh orange, for an elegant, sophisticated and timeless gin drink.
Unashamedly romantic, this is a floral pink gin and tonic cocktail uses Deep South Ruby Gin enhanced with fresh strawberries and rose petals for a delicious, great looking cocktail for that special day
A little spicy, a little sweet, a little pink and very refreshing: Deep South Ruby Gin with ginger ale, pomegranate and mint
A contemporary floral take on the classic Gin and Tonic. Deep South Ruby Gin and a hibiscus-flavoured tonic, garnished with orange and thyme make a beautiful brunch cocktail
A sultry smooth Gin cocktail made with sumptuous peach nectar, fresh chilli and Spice Island Gin. Serve ice cold. The rich velvet mouth feel of a good peach juice, can sustain a triple shot of spirit for a real kick.
Combine the sweet spice aromas of Spice Island gin and selected garnishes with fresh fruit juice of your choice for a festive party punch. Always delicious!
“Something Old Something New” combines sweet and sour flavours with a sublime gin, aromatic lime and fresh lemonade for an unforgettable cocktail
Inspired by sunsets on Zanzibar, this cocktail features Deep South Spice Island Gin, paired with Indian Tonic, sweet ruby grapefruit and just a touch of cranberry juice to create a spicy, delicious tropical cocktail.
Our take on the classic Gin Buck: a gin and ginger ale with your own creative mixology. See how a simple change of garnish brings out the extraordinary range of the Deep South Spice Island Gin, and creates quite a different drink.
Our Gin Hot Toddy is a wonderfully-warming hot drink made with Cape Dry Gin, fresh lemon juice and honey, topped with boiling water and spices.
A lovely, spicy, refreshing cocktail made with herbal Deep South Cape Dry Gin, ginger ale and a hint of aromatic fresh lime.
The Fitzgerald is a sophisticated, light citrus-flavoured cocktail with a splash of aromatic bitters to make it interesting. Like a gin sour without the froth!
This cocktail, invented by Dale DeGroff in 2002, is named for the famous writer of the same name. Although a recent invention, its light classic flavours hearken back cocktails of the pre-prohibition era.
A potent flavour explosion of Amber Rum, Citrus Gin, lime juice, aromatic bitters and ginger beer, our version of this classic drink is a guaranteed pick-me-up!
Light, refreshing, and with a lot of punch, the Gin Sour is one of the original ‘sour’ cocktails, and has been enjoyed in a similar manner since the late 1800s.
This recipe combines delicious Deep South Citrus Gin, sweet-sour lemon and aromatic bitters topped with frothy egg-white for a mouth-watering refreshing lemony hit!
Strong, sophisticated, with a refreshing citrusy herbal finish lifted by the addition of both aromatic and orange bitters to create complexity and spice.
Nowadays, most martinis you order at a bar won’t contain bitters, but the original recipe was actually made with equal parts gin, dry vermouth and a couple dashes of orange bitters! Enjoy this classic cocktail in its (almost) original form, just as James Bond would like it!
Sweet and tart flavours blend perfectly with Three Citrus Gin to create a refreshing, fruity cocktail.
This wonderful tropical gin punch, made with Deep South Three Citrus Gin, perfectly matches sweet and sour fruity ingredients with aromatic gin to create the ultimate summer party cocktail.
A cocktail whose origins are both fascinating and contested, nevertheless perfectly suited to our refreshing Three Citrus Gin
Deep South Three Citrus Gin is a spirit completely made for for the Dry Martini. Add a dash of your favourite bitters and add a creative garnish of citrus or savoury for a wickedly delicious cocktail.
This refreshing mojito-style absinthe cocktail perfectly marries sweet liquorice, tart lime and fresh mint with a bit of fizz, perfect on a hot day
A surprising and unusual absinthe cocktail. Delicious as a single drink, and equally tasty as a punch in a bowl to get your party started!
One of many recipes conceived to revive one after a night out partying, this strong but flavourful cocktail merges herbal aniseed flavours with fragrant citrus.
This heady blend of absinthe and Champagne was created by the absinthe-loving Ernest Hemingway, and shares its name with his book about Spanish bullfighting. It is aptly named!
The Absinthe Frappe is a refreshing New Orleans-style cocktail: a clean, refreshing powerful mix of absinthe, ice, sugar and mint.
Deep South Three Citrus Gin is a spirit completely made for for the Dry Martini. Add a dash of your favourite bitters and add a creative garnish of citrus or savoury for a wickedly delicious cocktail.
This simple vodka and fresh orange juice cocktail is a real favourite, whether served at a brunch instead of champagne, or as a sundowner.
A potent flavour explosion of Amber Rum, Citrus Gin, lime juice, aromatic bitters and ginger beer, our version of this classic drink is a guaranteed pick-me-up!
Light, refreshing, and with a lot of punch, the Gin Sour is one of the original ‘sour’ cocktails, and has been enjoyed in a similar manner since the late 1800s.
This recipe combines delicious Deep South Citrus Gin, sweet-sour lemon and aromatic bitters topped with frothy egg-white for a mouth-watering refreshing lemony hit!
The Fitzgerald is a sophisticated, light citrus-flavoured cocktail with a splash of aromatic bitters to make it interesting. Like a gin sour without the froth!
This cocktail, invented by Dale DeGroff in 2002, is named for the famous writer of the same name. Although a recent invention, its light classic flavours hearken back cocktails of the pre-prohibition era.
The perfect Classic Gin Martini, made with Cape Dry Gin, a dash of vermouth and the traditional citrus and olive garnish.
Our variation on the classic Dark ’n Stormy cocktail traditionally made with dark rum and ginger beer. A strong heady rum cocktail. The secret is a really good spicy ginger beer that complements caramel notes and smoky finish of the Amber Rum.
A typical sour cocktail, this Vodka Sour combines the delicious sweet-tart taste of sweetened lime and vodka, topped with frothy egg-white.
Invented right here in South Africa, this classic drink is a refreshing choice to enjoy by the pool or at a braai, and uses only three ingredients combined together: lemonade, soda water, and aromatic bitters. Add a slice of lemon or a lemon peel twist to make it fancy and enjoy!
Nowadays, most martinis you order at a bar won’t contain bitters, but the original recipe was actually made with equal parts gin, dry vermouth and a couple dashes of orange bitters! Enjoy this classic cocktail in its (almost) original form, just as James Bond would like it!
Combine the sweet spice aromas of Spice Island gin and selected garnishes with fresh fruit juice of your choice for a festive party punch. Always delicious!
One of many recipes conceived to revive one after a night out partying, this strong but flavourful cocktail merges herbal aniseed flavours with fragrant citrus.
Strong, sophisticated, with a refreshing citrusy herbal finish lifted by the addition of both aromatic and orange bitters to create complexity and spice.
The Old Fashioned is a classic cocktail traditionally made with Whiskey. But a robust aged rum like the Deep South Amber, with its subtle caramels and smoky finish, mimic the whiskey while adding warming undertones. Carefully prepared here in a leisurely classic understated, time-honoured way.
The most well-known origin story of the cocktail’s name suggests that mixologist Donn Beach created the Zombie in an attempt to cure the hangover of one of his regulars.
When Beach later asked how his cure had worked, the customer allegedly said it had made him feel like a ‘zombie.’
The Zombie is a typical Tiki-style cocktail made with rum, fruit juice and sweetener. Strong, with big flavours, this cocktail is a party in a glass all by itself.
A warming drink with a spectacular chocolate and chilli blend. Made with Deep South Chilli hot Vodka, this drink will definitely leave you in a good mood with a warm feeling in your chest!
Our Gin Hot Toddy is a wonderfully-warming hot drink made with Cape Dry Gin, fresh lemon juice and honey, topped with boiling water and spices.
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