Familiar Stories & Recipes

  1. Read more: The Butler's Basil Smash
    three green basil smash cocktails being 'cheersed' by friends

    The Butler's Basil Smash

    The story of a Sunday lunch centred around a basil smash cocktail made with The Butler's Gin and Familiar Spirits Limoncello. Includes the full recipe, a note on why Limoncello makes the difference, and a reflection on easy, unprecious hosting.
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  2. Read more: The Case for Interesting Glassware (and Why the Department Store Isn’t the Only Option)
    a line of colourful hand blown tumblers

    The Case for Interesting Glassware (and Why the Department Store Isn’t the Only Option)

    A good cocktail helps, but a great glass does half the work. Here’s why it’s worth looking beyond the department store and starting a collection of glassware with personality. From vintage finds to handmade pieces you’ll keep forever.
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  3. Read more: 3 Easy Dishes to Serve at Your Next Cocktail Hour
    Mortadella, Pickled Chilli & Olive gildas

    3 Easy Dishes to Serve at Your Next Cocktail Hour

    A simple guide to cocktail hour food. Three easy, elegant dishes designed to be shared, paired with drinks, and prepared without fuss.
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Our Distillery & Cellar Door

    Our distillery is located at 1/9 Calabro Way, Burleigh Heads QLD. You can find us at the cellar door for takeaway bottles sales, cocktails and tastings on Fridays from 12-6pm.

    Our venue is available for hire any day of the week. Our intimate venue comfortably accommodates up to 16 guests seated or up to 30 guests for a standing cocktail style event. Get in touch for more information.

    We're located at: 1/9 Calabro Way, Burleigh Heads QLD

    Cocktail Classes

    This hands-on experience is all about personalisation and creativity. You’ll work one-on-one with our expert bartender to design two cocktails that suits your unique flavour preferences. Whether you're drawn to sweet, citrusy, herbal, or smoky notes, we’ll help you craft a drink that’s perfectly you.

    Once you’ve chosen your ingredients and perfected your recipe, it’s time to shake (or stir) your creation to life! You’ll then have the chance to select the ideal glassware and garnish, transforming your cocktail into a work of art that not only tastes amazing but looks stunning too.

    We are loving Familiar Spirits! Tastes amazing, ordering and delivery is super simple and quick, packaging is absolutely gorgeous and love that it is produced locally on the GC by a small family business. My team at work all loved receiving a bottle as a Christmas gift so thanks Familiar Spirits for also making staff Christmas presents an absolute breeze.

    - Philippa Willis

    Ordered a box of 6 Butler's Gin and love it just over ice, the very light licorice and velvety feel is really mouth pleasing. I already finished a bottle with friends :)

    - Cameron Elyard

    We are pleased to say that your Limoncello is an incredible product. As we are an Italian family who also have relatives who profess they are the Limoncello experts. Your fantastic product wins hands down. It has a smooth refreshing taste that leaves the pallet totally satisfied and also wanting more. We live in the Hunter Valley and the winerys are at our door step. There are so many boutique brewers here and we have tried them all. But your Limoncello is a winner. We will definitely make your Limoncello a regular monthly purchase.

    - Giovanni Tripodi