Papaiti Punch - A Story Best Shared

Papaiti Punch isn’t shy. It shows up bright, refreshing, and just a little bit bold — the kind of drink that sparks laughter and lingers on the tongue. Inspired by the contrast and charisma of The Whanganui Dry, this cocktail brings together crisp lime, sweet raspberry, gentle rosehip, and a whisper of rhubarb.

It’s a celebration in a glass, a summer gathering that starts with clinking glasses and ends with a few new stories to tell.

Simple, impactful, and unapologetically colourful — just the way Whanganui likes it.

Ingredients

• 30ml Whanganui Dry Gin

• 15ml lime juice

• 15ml Barker's Raspberry, Rosehip & Rhubarb syrup

• Soda water to top

• Ice cubes

• Garnish: lime slice + a few fresh blueberries
  
  

How to Make It

1. Fill a stemless wine glass with ice.

2. Add Whanganui Dry gin, lime juice, and syrup.

3. Stir gently to combine.

4. Top up with soda water.

5. Garnish with a lime wheel and a scatter of blueberries.

6. Serve with laughter and sunshine.

Best served when:

• The guest list is open.
• The stories are flowing.
• And the party has already relocated to the kitchen.