Celebrate World Gin Day
It’s no secret that gin is having a moment. There are pop up bars dedicated to the spirit, you can spend an afternoon tasting your way through different botanicals or tour a gin distillery to find out how it’s made. You can even pick up gin-flavoured popsicles, teabags and sweets on your weekly shop. It’s definitely the nation’s favourite tipple, and with the rise in popularity of the home bar it’s easier than ever to bring your favourite cocktail into the comfort of your own home.
When is a drinks trolley not just a drinks trolley? When it’s filled with glassware from LSA International, Waterford and Tom Dixon. Designed to enhance the aroma of gin’s delicate botanicals, highballs and balloon glasses are perfect for serving a classic G&T. Want to create your own Pinterest-worthy drinks trolley? Take a look at our inspiring home bar ideas.
Subtly flared stems, tapering forms and thick bases add distinctive detail to gin glasses, all of which are designed to enhance the taste, aroma and overall experience of your favourite gin cocktail. In celebration of World Gin Day that’s coming up on Saturday 11th June, an expert mixologist has carefully created three gin cocktails. Developed to suit all palettes, from herbaceous infusions to fragrant citrus punches, these gin-based cocktails are easy to make and bursting with flavour. Which one will you try first?
London Tonic
- 50ml gin
- top with tonic
- Garnish: Cucumber spiral and long rosemary sprig
Place a long, thin cucumber spiral at the base of the Gin highball and fill glass with ice cubes. Pour over the gin and the tonic and garnish with a sprig of rosemary.
G&Tea
- 140ml gin
- 20ml cranberry juice
- 15ml apple juice
- 25ml Earl Grey tea, cooled
- 1 spoon black cherry jam
- Garnish: 2 raspberries
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and top up with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Strain and serve in the Gin cocktail glass. Garnish with two raspberries.
Lavender Fields
- 40ml gin
- 15ml lavender syrup
- 10ml maraschino liqueur
- 15ml fresh lemon juice
- Garnish: 1 or 2 fresh lavender sprigs
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and top up with ice. Shake for 10 seconds. Double strain and serve in the Gin coupe. Garnish with a sprig of fresh lavender.
East West Twist
- 50ml gin
- 25ml lychee juice
- 15ml jasmine tea, cooled
- top up with soda
- 15ml lemon wedge squeezed
- Garnish: Lemon twist
Fill the Gin tumbler with ice cubes and pour over all the ingredients. Stir for 10 seconds and garnish with a twist of lemon peel.
