How to Enjoy Distillery Botanica This Festive Season

A Festive Guide to Distillery Botanica: Christmas Drinks, Garden Tastings, Workshops & Gift Ideas

Christmas at Distillery Botanica is always magical but this festive season promises something truly special. Our lush gardens are in full summer bloom, tasting experiences are flowing, and our iconic seasonal gin releases return just in time for holiday entertaining.

Here’s how to make the most of your visit.

1. Sip Your Way Through Our Seasonal Tasting Experience or Tasting Paddle

Bring your family, friends or visiting relatives and settle in for a relaxed tasting session in our beautiful garden surroundings. You’ll enjoy:

It’s the perfect pre-Christmas catch up or lazy summer afternoon activity.

Hot tip: book a late-afternoon session for golden-hour garden views.

2. Discover Limited-Edition Christmas Releases

Christmas at Distillery Botanica means one thing – We Three Kings Gin. A deliciously festive limited release that brings warming spice and seasonal botanicals together. Perfect for holiday entertaining, gifting or Christmas-day cocktails.

Pair it with:

• ginger beer

• Mediterranean tonic

• fresh citrus

• cinnamon or star anise

3. Join a Festive Workshop or Event

Experiences are our love language at Distillery Botanica and this year’s festive calendar is packed with creative workshops, cocktail events and delicious seasonal pairings.

Expect:

• Gin-gerbread House Workshop

• distilling workshops

• seasonal tastings

• creative makers workshops

These events sell out quickly every December, so be sure to book early.

4. Turn Christmas Shopping Into an Experience

Skip the shopping centres, avoid the crowds, and shop local this year with thoughtful gifts crafted right here on the NSW Central Coast. Beautiful options include:

• seasonal liqueurs

• signature Moore’s Gin

• Christmas gift sets

• local liqueurs

• cocktail accessories

• glassware

• gift certificates

Our team is always happy to help choose the perfect present, especially for someone who has everything.

5. Try a Christmas Cocktail in the Garden

Relax into the festive spirit with seasonal cocktails and irresistible local flavours. Our gardens are the perfect background for long summer catch-ups with stunning botanicals all around you.

Try our holiday favourites like:

• We Three Kings & Ginger

• Raspberry Royale Spritz

• Lemon Myrtle & Elderflower Fever-Tree

6. Gift an Unforgettable Distillery Experience

Looking for something more meaningful than a wrapped bottle? Give the gift of an experience instead.

Choose from:

• Distill Your Own Gin or Vodka

• Cocktail Classes

• Garden & Distillery Tours

• Exclusive Guided Tastings

• Experience Gift Certificates

A perfect last-minute idea too, our digital gift vouchers are instant.

Plan Your Visit

 

📍 25 Portsmouth Road, Erina NSW
Open Wednesday – Sunday
11:00am – 4:00pm

Contact us +61 2 4365 3968 or info@distillerybotanica.com

Bookings recommended, especially during December and holiday periods.

Why Visit Distillery Botanica This Christmas?

Because it’s relaxed, beautifully Australian, and a little bit magical. Enjoy lush Central Coast gardens, award-winning spirits, seasonal cocktails and genuinely welcoming hospitality.

Whether you’re celebrating with family, organising holiday catch-ups or searching for unique Christmas events near Sydney, Distillery Botanica is the perfect destination this festive season.

Ready to plan your visit?

Explore our experiences, upcoming workshops, tastings and festive events on our website and secure your spot early—December fills quickly.

See you in the garden this Christmas 🌿✨