Master Mixology with Martha’s Moonshine: Preparing Your Home Bar for t

As the seasons shift and the days grow longer, there’s no better time to refresh your home bar and embrace the spirit of warmer months ahead.

At King Island Distillery Bass Strait, we believe great entertaining begins with the right foundation — a selection of ultra-premium spirits. Martha’s Moonshine is a fantastic addition to your home bar - bold, versatile, and unapologetically unique, it is the perfect base for cocktails that shine as bright as spring and summer themselves.

Why Martha’s Moonshine Belongs in Your Bar

Crafted with the purity of King Island rainwater and the Distillery’s meticulous, small-batch process, Martha’s Moonshine is smooth, characterful, and refreshingly adaptable. Unlike traditional whiskies or vodkas, moonshine offers remarkable versatility. It mixes beautifully into cocktails, whether you prefer something zesty and light for afternoons outdoors, or a bold, flavour-packed serve for evening gatherings.

Stocking Your Home Bar: Seasonal Essentials

To make the most of Martha’s Moonshine, stock your bar with ingredients and tools that speak to the warmer months:

• Citrus Fruits – Lemons, limes, and grapefruits add brightness and balance.

• Fresh Herbs – Mint, basil, and thyme bring freshness to moonshine cocktails.

• Seasonal Fruit – Peaches, berries, and pineapple pair beautifully with moonshine’s depth.

• Premium Mixers – Sparkling water, ginger beer, or tonic elevate every serve.

• Essential Tools – A sturdy shaker, muddler, and tall glassware to make mixing easy and stylish.

Three Warm-Weather Serves with Martha’s Moonshine

1. Martha’s Moonshine Citrus Cooler

Ingredients

• 50ml Martha’s Moonshine

• 25ml fresh lemon juice

• 15ml honey syrup

• Soda water

• Lemon wheel to garnish

Method: Shake moonshine, lemon, and honey syrup with ice. Strain into a tall glass, top with soda, and garnish with a lemon wheel.

Why it works: Crisp and refreshing, this serve is sunshine in a glass.

2. Martha’s Moonshine Peach Smash

Ingredients

• 50ml Martha’s Moonshine

• 2 fresh peach slices, muddled

• 15ml lime juice

• 10ml simple syrup

• Fresh mint sprig to garnish

Method: Muddle peach slices in a shaker, add moonshine, lime, and syrup. Shake with ice and strain into a short glass over ice. Garnish with mint.

Why it works: Juicy peaches highlight the smooth depth of Martha’s Moonshine while mint adds a fresh finish.

3. Martha’s Moonshine Mule

Ingredients

• 50ml Martha’s Moonshine

• 15ml lime juice

• Ginger beer to top

• Lime wedge & mint sprig to garnish

Method: Build moonshine and lime in a copper mug or tall glass filled with ice. Top with ginger beer and garnish.

Why it works: A playful twist on a classic Moscow Mule, with Martha’s Moonshine at the heart.

The Final Sip

This season, elevate your entertaining with Martha’s Moonshine — a spirit that is bold, daring and a little unexpected. Whether you’re mixing up a light citrus cooler, a fruit-filled smash, or a bold mule, these cocktails prove that moonshine isn’t just for tradition — it’s for modern mixology too.