ARTICLE: Gin cocktails

I have to confess that I'm not a big fan of gin cocktails, and very much prefer a gin combined with a mixer - but for many, they are very popular so here's a few that I've come across recently

The Seaside Basil Bennet

Featuring Edinburgh Seaside gin, this is made with lime, basil syrup and a dash of bitters, and is a twist on the classic Gimlet


Blueberry and Rosemary Twist

Add Caorunn Gin, fresh Blueberries, Lemon juice, sugar and 4 small Rosemary sprigs to a shaker and shake until cold. Fine strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice and then top up with prosecco, garnish with a sprig of Rosemary.

Courtesy of Social & Cocktail Events 


Star 75

INGREDIENTS
* 45 ml Star of Bombay
* 15 ml Freshly squeezed lemon juice
* 1 tsp Caster Sugar
* 90 ml Champagne
* Lemon Zest
* Mint Sprig

METHOD
* Except Champagne, shake all ingredients with ice.
* Fine strain into an ice-filled large frozen flute, with Champagne already added.
* Garnish with lemon zest and mint sprig.


Brockmans Negroni

Add 30 ml Brockmans gin, 30 ml (rosso) red vermouth and 30 ml Campari into a shaker with a handful of ice.

Shake and strain into an ice cube filled Old Fashioned glass and give it a stir.

Serve with an orange slice.

(This is probably the one that I would personally like to try most)


Waldorf Wimbledon

•50ml Sipsmith gin
•10ml green tea syrup
•25ml lime juice
•Egg white
•Rosemary stick
•Basil

As made by the Waldorf Hilton in London - looks pretty spectacular!

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So what gin cocktails would you recommend? - leave a comment below