To be honest, I’ve never been a huge fan of gin, unless in very small quantities mixed in cocktails. But recently, I have been converted, to Pink Gin at least. It has a refreshing taste of berries, as well as a little redcurrant which together gives it a beautiful blush pink colour. It has the makings of a delicious cocktail when mixed with lemonade and prosecco, as well as other tasty combinations. It’s the perfect way to kick-off your wedding drinks reception and works beautifully laid out on a gin station with different accompaniments so your guests can choose their flavours. If Pink Gin isn’t your thing, there are a variety of different flavours to choose from too, I’m trying Rhubarb & Ginger Gin next!
Here are some of my favourite gin cocktail recipes, the top one is my current favourite:
Pink Spritz (makes 1 serving)
- 50ml Pink Gin
- 50ml lemonade
- 25ml prosecco
- Sliced strawberries or raspberries to garnish
Fill a large wine glass with ice. Add the gin and lemonade, and top with the prosecco Garnish with the berries and serve
Recipe courtesy of The Stylist
Pale Pink Bramble (makes 1 serving)
- 25ml lemon juice
- 20ml sugar syrup
- 50ml Pink Gin
- Half a strawberry, a raspberry and a string of redcurrants to garnish
Add the lemon juice and sugar syrup to a short tumbler and half fill with crushed ice. Stir to mix, adding more crushed ice to fill the glass. Drizzle in the gin
Recipe courtesy of The Stylist
Gin & Elderflower Sherbert (makes 1 serving)
- 50 ml elderflower cordial
- 50 ml good-quality gin
- 1 handful ice
- 150 ml bitter lemon
- a few strips lemon zest
Mix the elderflower cordial and gin together in a small glass or cup. Add crushed ice to a cocktail glass then pour over the gin mixture. Top with bitter lemon and a few strips of lemon zest.
Recipe courtesy of Jamie Oliver
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