Perfect Serves

Timber® Botanical Rum is a hugely versatile spirit, perfect as a sipping rum or as a cocktail spirit. Try Timber in a signature TLC or in one of the fantastic cocktail recipes below.

Winter Warmers

Hot Toddy

Whether you want something to relieve a cold, needing warming up after a long winters walk or just fancy a lovely night-cap, then a Hot Toddy is for you! The added botanicals of Timber® provides an extra dimension to this much loved drink.  

  • 35ml of Timber® Botanical Rum 

    1 tablespoon of honey (or maple syrup of simple syrup) 

    A slice of lemon 

    Squeeze of lemon juice  

    75ml of hot water (not boiling)

    A cinnamon stick 

  • 1. Simply pour the Timber® Botanical Rum, honey and slice of lemon into a heat-proof glass with a handle 

    2. Add the lemon juice to your preferred strength  

    3. Add the cinnamon stick* 

    4. Add the hot water and stir, remembering to hold the handle and not the glass!

    5. Allow it to cool or add a bit of cold water, until it is the right temperature and won’t scold you.

  • Let it cool slightly and then fire away!  You can add more lemon juice or honey to taste depending how bitter or sweet you like it. 

    Try experimenting with the amounts of ingredients.  Here are some suggestions.  Swap the  lemon with orange; substitute maple syrup for the honey; try chai tea instead of water; alternate the cinnamon stick with vanilla pods or a star anise; add more Timber Botanical Rum! 

    *We would recommend that you use whole spices and not ground spices so you keep that smooth texture.  Also don’t use absolutely boiling water as this may ruin the drink. 

Christmas Pudding Rum

The natural sweetness of the honey, caramel, and other fantastic flavours really lends itself to this festive drink.   But if you are making it as a gift we would recommended making yourself a bottle too, as you’ll want to try it!

  • What you need to make 500ml:

    400ml of Timber® Botanical Rum 

    300g mixed dried fruit such as sultanas, raisins, etc.

    2 tsp ground mixed spice

    25g glace cherries, chopped into halves or quarters

    Optional ingredients:

    Grated zest of an orange and lemon

    1 tsp nutmeg … finally grated or ground

    Simple syrup or maple syrup, to taste

    1 clove

    Half vanilla pod split, or ½ tsp of vanilla extract.

    20ml of almond liquor

  • 1. Sterilise a clean sturdy bottle (you can do this by washing it in the dishwasher on a high setting).

    2. Add all the ingredients you want to use into the sterilised bottle.

    3. If you like it really sweet add 25ml of simple syrup/maple syrup.

    4. Top up the bottle with Timber® Botanical Rum.

    5. Place it in the fridge for at least 3 days, then leave it in a dark place until ready to drink.

  • Drink it neat with a little ice, or heat it up and have it as a hot toddy. Have it as an accompaniment to your Christmas pudding or pour over vanilla ice cream!

    When serving, the Christmas Pudding taste should come through straight away, but if you or your gift receiver likes it a bit sweeter, just add a little extra simple syrup/maple syrup.

    Top TIP:

    Depending on how you wish to present the Rum, it can be strained through a clean muslin into another sterilised bottle, or you can to leave the fruit in the bottle for maximum taste and effect.

    Keep the fruit, (although dispose of the cinnamon stick and cloves) as they will be full and juicy from the rum and other ingredients.  You can eat them straight from the bottle, or you can add to your ice-cream!

Eggnog

We think the fantastic flavours of Timber® Botanical Rum really lends itself to this traditional drink. There are various recipes available including the use of cream and whole milk.  However, we have used a secret ingredient instead.

  • What you need to serve 4-6:

    100ml of Timber® Botanical Rum  

    100ml of simple syrup

    4 eggs

    1 tsp vanilla essence (or 1 vanilla pod)

    1 small tin (397g) of condensed milk

    1 cinnamon stick

    ½ tsp grated nutmeg + for garnish

    Ice cubes

  • 1. To make the simple syrup, just add equal amounts of sugar to water; heat it in a pan until the sugar is dissolved, then let it cool.

    2. Pour the condensed milk into a pan, add the vanilla essence, cinnamon stick and nutmeg.  Heat slowly, but do not boil.

    3. Once warm, add in the simple syrup and mix until fully combined, then leave to cool.

    4. Separate the egg yolks from the whites.  Put the whites into the fridge for later.

    5. Whisk the egg yolks and add to the condensed milk mixture.

    6. Once combined, add in the Timber® Botanical Rum and mix, before placing in the fridge to chill.

    7. When ready to drink, whisk the egg whites until frothy.  Add a third to the chilled condensed milk mixture and combine.  Then slowly fold in the remaining egg whites.

  • Fill a tall glass with ice.  Pour the Eggnog carefully over the ice, adding whipped cream to the top if you like, then garnish with a little nutmeg.

    The Eggnog can be prepared in advance, (to stage 6) and kept in the fridge for 24 hours before adding the frothy egg whites.

Classic Serves

TLC - Timber®, Lime and Cola

Cuba Libre in style, our TLC is a classic cocktail; easy to make and drink. For a bit of extra bite, add a dash of lime juice to the recipe.

  • 35ml of Timber® Botanical Rum

    70ml of your favourite Cola 

    A wedge of fresh lime

    Ice cubes

  •   1. Place the ice cubes into a tall glass.

    2. Pour the Timber® over the ice. 

    3. Add the cola.

    4. Garnish with the wedge of lime. 

  • That’s it. The perfect TLC. Vary the amount or type of cola you use to suit your own tastes.

Daiquiri

So simple, so delicious. Make a fresh daiquiri like this with Timber® Botanical rum and bring a taste of the summer to your glass!

  • 40ml of Timber® Botanical Rum

    20ml Fresh lime juice 

    20ml Simple syrup*  

    Ice cubes 

  • 1. Add all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker.

    2. Give it a good shake. 

    3. Strain into a cocktail glass. 

  • Traditionally a daiquiri is served neat, and tends not to be served with a garnish, but feel free to add a bit of lime peel. The ingredients above make a standard cocktail glass serving, but experiment with exact quantities to taste.

    *Simple syrup is really easy. Boil equal parts water and white sugar in a saucepan until the sugar fully dissolves, then allow to cool.

Mojito

Timber® is the best rum for a mojito. The sweetness pairs fantastically with this Cuban classic. It’s simple and delicious and only has 5 ingredients! Sweet, citric and fresh.

  • 35ml of Timber® Botanical Rum

    Soda Water

    Mint leaves

    Half a teaspoon of sugar 

    Juice of one fresh lime

    Ice cubes

  •   1. Muddle the mint leaves, sugar and lime juice in a tall glass. make sure to bash the mint to release the flavour.

    2. Pour the Timber® into the glass, along with a good amount of ice. 

    3. Stir with a long spoon.

    4. Top up the glass with soda water. 

    5. Garnish with a sprig of mint.

  •  Everyone has their favourite version of the classic mojito. You can serve with a wedge of lime too. Perfect for summer days or remembering them in winter!

Old Fashioned

Our take on the whisky classic; the Timber® Old Fashioned is a sophisticated cocktail for sipping. Replacing the traditional whisky with rum makes for an exciting twist.

  • 50ml of Timber® Botanical Rum

    5ml still water

    2 dashes of Angostura Bitters

    Half a teaspoon of sugar

    Orange slice

    One cherry (maraschino)

    Ice cubes 

  • 1. Put the sugar, water and angostura bitters into a tumbler.

    2. Stir until the sugar dissolves. 

    3. Add the ice cubes.

    4. Pour in the Timber® and stir well.

    5. Garnish with the cherry and orange slice.

  • The cherry is optional (the orange slice is more traditional). You can also add soda water to taste if you like.


Rum Sour

So simple, so delicious. Make a fresh daiquiri like this with Timber® Botanical rum and bring a taste of the summer to your glass!

  • 70ml of Timber® Botanical Rum 

    25ml of maple syrup 

    25ml of lemon juice  

    A slice of lemon 

    1 egg white 

    Ice  

  • 1. Simply pour the Timber® Botanical Rum, maple syrup, lemon juice and egg white into a cocktail shaker (no ice) 

    2. Shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds 

    3. Add ice 

    4. Shake for another 30 seconds 

    5. Strain and serve 

  • Pour into your favourite glass through a strainer and serve with a slice of lemon or orange peel. We like to chill our glass first as this keeps it nice and cold.  You could also try a little sugar frosting around the top. 

    Try experimenting with the ingredients. For example,  swap the  lemon for lime or a little orange juice, or substitute maple syrup for honey or simple syrup.   

    If you do not like the idea of the egg white simply leave this out. It’s there to add a bit of viscosity and froth to the cocktail.  If you want more froth try using a coffee/milk “frother” for added volume!

Ginger Snap

Timber® pairs brilliantly with ginger ale, the soft heat of the ginger working with the smoothness of the spirit. Try swapping for ginger beer if you like a stronger kick to the cocktail.

  • 35ml of Timber® Botanical Rum

    70ml of Ginger Ale 

    A slice of fresh lime

    Ice cubes

  • 1. Place the ice cubes into a tall glass.

    2. Pour the Timber® over the ice. 

    3. Add the ginger ale. Stir gently.

    4. Garnish with the slice of lime. 

  • You can get quite creative with the Ginger Snap. We love the simplicity of the serve above, but think about adding cinnamon and cloves for a more festive version.

Summer Cocktails

Singapore Sling

Swap out the gin in this long drink for Timber® rum. A sparkling fruit punch with a kick! The sweet smoothness of our rum blends harmoniously with a range of fruit flavours.

  • 40ml of Timber® Botanical Rum  

    25ml cherry brandy

    10ml grenadine

    5ml herbal liquor

    5ml orange liquor

    1 dash bitters

    Ice 

    Soda water for taste 

    Slice of lemon

  • 1. Pour the Timber® Botanical Rum, brandy, grenadine, liquors and bitter into a shaker

    2. Fill with ice and shake vigorously

    3. Strain into a cold glass and add soda water for taste and stir

    4. Serve

Sunshine

Bringing the sun to your glass with this delicious cocktail! Coconut, pineapple and citrus…a perfect summers day.

  • 50ml of Timber® Botanical Rum  

    50ml of coconut milk

    20ml coconut syrup

    Ice 

    20ml citrus and pineapple syrup for taste 

  • 1. Pour the Timber® Botanical Rum,  coconut milk, citrus and pineapple syrup into a shaker with your ice.

    2 . Shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds.  

    3. Add your coconut syrup to tatse

    4. Strain and serve

    5. Enjoy!

Sunrise

This simple, fresh drink creates a sunrise effect with a blend of red orange and yellow colours in the glass. Guaranteed to impress cocktail party guests!

  • 50ml of Timber® Botanical Rum 

    100ml orange juice

    5ml grenadine

    Ice cubes

  • 1. Add the Timber® Botanical Rum to ice in a large glass

    2. Pour in the orange juice an mix

    3. Add in the grenadine slowly and let it sink

  • Add a slice of orange or lemon to garnish (although we think it looks great without!).

Something stronger…

Long Island Iced Tea

It doesn’t contain tea but it does contain 4 spirits! A blend of strong spirits together softens the edges off of each spirit, making it a great party drink.

  • 50ml of Timber® Botanical Rum 

    50ml vodka

    50ml gin

    50ml triple sec

    50ml tequilla

    50-100ml fresh lime juice

    500ml coke

    slice of lime or lemon

    Ice

  • 1. Add the Timber® Botanical Rum, vodka, gin, triple sec, tequila and lime juice to a shaker with ice

    2. Shake

    4. Strain and serve into a glass

    5. Add cola to taste and mix

  • Add a slice of lemon or lime to garnish.

Brass Monkey

This cocktail inspired a song of the same name. Enjoy our light and flavourful Timber® Botanical Rum in this traditionally dark rum cocktail.

  • 25ml of Timber® Botanical Rum  

    25ml vodka

    75ml orange juice

    Slice of lime, lemon or lime

    Ice

  • 1. Pour the Timber® Botanical Rum, vodka and orange juice into a shaker

    2. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass

    3. Garnish with a slice of lime, lemon or orange

    6. Enjoy!

Bob Marley

This is our tribute to Bob Marley using Timber® Rum, which takes a base rum blend from Jamaica, Dominican Republic and Guyana and re-distills it with quality Scottish botanicals.

  • 25ml of Timber® Botanical Rum  

    25ml grenadine

    25ml coconut rum

    50ml pineapple juice

    25ml pineapple rum

    25ml blue curaçao

    Slice lime

    Ice cubes

  • 1. Pour the Timber® Botanical Rum and coconut rum to a tall glass and mix

    2. Add the grenadine and let it sink

    3. Mix the pineapple juice and pineapple rum in a separate shaker

    4. Pour the pineapple juice/rum down the back of a spoon on top of the coconut rum

    5. Garnish with a slice of lime

    6. Enjoy!

Big Apple

The natural sweetness of Timber Botanical Rum complements the apple juice fantastically. As we all know, apples and apple juices come in all sorts of varieties. But, whether the apple juice you use is bitter or sweet, a couple of simple ingredients can be added to suit your tastes.  

For an impressive party cocktail add an egg white to make it all frothy and festive looking. 

What you need:

50ml of Timber® Botanical Rum  

50ml of apple juice (fresh or bottled) 

Ice 

1 egg white - optional 

25ml lemon/lime juice or 25ml simple syrup for taste 

Method:

1. Pour the Timber® Botanical Rum, apple juice and ice in to a cocktail shaker. 

2. Add egg white if you want it frothy.  Add lemon/lime juice or simple syrup depending on your taste and how tart/sweet the apple juice is. 

3 . Shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds.  

4. Strain and serve 

5. Enjoy! 

How to serve:

 Add ice to a large glass, about 2/3rds full. Strain and serve with a slice of apple if you wish.

Apple and Elderflower Cooler

Fancy a long cool drink with your Timber® Botanical Rum ?

What you need:

50ml of Timber® Botanical Rum 

1/2 lemon juice

1 tbsp elderflower cordial

125ml apple juice

Sparrkling water to taste

5ml grenadine

orange or lemon juice

Ice

Method:

1. Add the Timber® Botanical Rum, cordial and apple juice to ice in a tall glass

2. mix

3. top with sparkling water to taste

How to serve:

Add a sprig of mint to garnish