Easy, inspired cocktails with Dancing Sands spirits
Discover our recipes - from easy, lazy cocktails you can whip up with home staples, to wow factor cocktails made to impress
Welcome to our cocktail collection: a space designed to make mixing at home simple, fun, and a little bit special.
Browse by spirit (gin, rum, or vodka), or by type (from easy 2–3 ingredient serves through to cocktails for special occasion). We also have a collection of clean cocktails using healthier choices for mixers.
Each recipe is built around real ingredients and clean flavours, but feel free to experiment. Any of our gins will work beautifully in a gin-based recipe, and the same goes for our rums and vodkas. Think of these serves as inspiration, not rules.
So grab a bottle, pick your moment, and discover just how easy it is to create something memorable with Dancing Sands.
Cocktails
Crisp and refreshing, the Orchard Cup mixes Sauvignon Blanc Gin with apple cider, citrus, and bitters. Fruity and lightly sparkling, it’s a vibrant cocktail that captures the flavour of an autumn o...
Bright and brain-boosting, this spritz mixes Dancing Sands Dry Gin with Ārepa blackcurrant and soda. Fresh, fruity, and lightly sparkling, it’s a modern take on a spritz that’s as good for the mind...
Vibrant and zesty, the Yellow Belly layers Dancing Sands Limoncello with Grapefruit & Pineapple Vodka and fresh lemon juice. Bright citrus flavours with a hint of tropical fruit make this a bol...
A bold take on the Bloody Mary, the Red Snapper swaps vodka for Dancing Sands Wasabi Gin. Tomato, lemon, and a kick of wasabi create a savoury cocktail that’s spicy, tangy, and unforgettable.
A playful twist on the Moscow Mule, this version pairs Dancing Sands Sun-Kissed Gin with ginger, Aperol, and lime. Zesty, lightly bitter, and effervescent, this is one of the Dancing Sands team fav...
A sparkling, citrus-forward spritz made with Dancing Sands Limoncello, prosecco, soda, and lemon. Bright, refreshing, and easy to make, it’s the perfect aperitif for long afternoons and golden even...
An adventurous twist on the classic G&T, this Dirty version adds olive brine to Dancing Sands Wasabi Gin and tonic. Savoury, briny, and refreshing, it’s a cocktail for gin lovers who like thing...
A refreshing mix of Dancing Sands Wasabi Gin, kiwi aloe vera, lime, and pineapple with a touch of maple. Lightly sparkling with soda, it’s a crisp, zesty cocktail with an unexpected edge.
Golden and refreshing, this pitcher serve combines Dancing Sands Barrel Aged Gin with black and rooibos tea, lemon, peach, and mint. Smooth, subtly spiced, and perfect for sharing on warm afternoons.
Light, floral, and refreshing, the Lychee Soda blends Lychee Gin with soda and citrus for a delicate cocktail that’s easy to make.
A New Zealand spin on sangria, this cocktail blends Sauvignon Blanc Gin with prosecco, lemonade, and fresh fruit. Refreshing, fruity, and full of summer energy, it’s made for sharing with friends o...
Sometimes simple is best. Crisp Dancing Sands Vodka with soda water and citrus garnish makes for a clean, refreshing serve.
A vibrant gin cocktail muddled with Sun-Kissed Gin, lime, and maple syrup. Fruity, citrusy, and refreshing with a bold berry punch.
Fresh strawberries and rhubarb give Sun‑Kissed Gin its mellow, aromatic flavour. This drink is simple, light, and full of flavour. Serve long with soda and a handful of berries or mint for an easy,...
Inspired by our Golden Bay home, the Tākaka Sling is a tropical gin cocktail with pineapple, lemon, and soda water. Fresh, fizzy, and perfect for summer.
A New Zealand twist on the classic Clover Club, this cocktail balances tart lemon, sweet elderflower, and muddled boysenberries with a silky vodka base. Finished with mint and bitters, it’s bright,...
A bright, zesty twist on the classic, this Breakfast Martini blends grapefruit & pineapple vodka with Cointreau and marmalade for a refreshing start-anytime cocktail.
Our Coconut & Vanilla Rum adds a tropical edge to the classic Espresso Martini. Creamy, rich, and perfectly balanced with coffee liqueur and fresh espresso.
Salted Caramel Chocolate Martini
Rich, smooth, and made for indulgent moments. Salted Caramel Rum Liqueur, crème de cacao, and cream come together in a decadent sip that feels like dessert in a glass.
Real ingredients
Flavours and colours that come from nature, not a lab.
Crafted in Golden Bay
Small-batch spirits from one of New Zealand’s most iconic regions.
Award-winning spirits
Recognised internationally for exceptional taste and quality.
Sustainably made
Packaged in recyclable, compostable materials with nothing wasted.