Ginuary Cocktail Recipes

The start of this year has been tough enough, so Slingsby Gin are going to be ditching Dry January for Ginuary - and sip sip hooraying their way through the dark evenings and long weekends at home with these cocktail recipes provided by Slingsby Gin.

Earth of the Tropics

Taking inspiration from the classic French Martini cocktail, this drink pays homage to the fertile soils of Yorkshire and the exotic volcanic islands of Hawaii with a natural earthy element provided by the humble beet

Ingredients:

25ml Slingsby Rhubarb Gin
25ml Strawberry Liqueur
60ml Pineapple Juice
10ml Sugar Syrup
10ml Lemon Juice
½ tsp of Beetroot Powder
4 muddled raspberries

Method:

Muddle raspberries in the base of a cocktail shaker.
Add all other ingredients to the shaker.
Shake hard, wet and dry, before straining into a martini glass.
Allow foam to settle and add a dusting of beetroot powder.

Spanish Spritz

The Aperol Spritz has dominated the market for a long time and this drink takes inspiration from Aperitif-drinking

Ingredients:

25ml Slingsby Marmalade Gin
15ml Lime Juice
25ml Apricot Liqueur/Brandy
15ml Sugar Syrup
Soda & Prosecco Top

Method:

Combine all ingredients in to a glass with cubed ice and mix well.
Garnish with mint and an orange slice

Slingsby Marmalade Espresso Martini

The Espresso Martini was created by bartender Dick Bradsell in the mid-80s when a model walked into his bar and asked for a drink to ‘wake her up’. Slingsby’s twist on the popular classic adds a slight sweetness of Marmalade and compliments chilly winter evenings.

Ingredients:

37.5ml Slingsby Marmalade Gin
12.5ml Coffee Liqueur (Slingsby use Mr Black but would recommend Kahlua or Tia Maria as well)
25ml Espresso or Cold Brew (Slingsby use Artemis Cold Brew)
10ml Sugar Syrup
2 dashes Orange Bitters

Method:

Add all ingredients to a shaker
Shake well with ice then remove the ice and shake once more.
Strain into a Martini or Coupe glass and garnish with coffee beans.

Slingsby Tuxedo

A classic Gin cocktail to add a bit of glamour to at home cocktail making

Ingredients:

30ml Slingsby London Dry
30ml Dry Vermouth
5ml Maraschino Liqueur
2 dashes of Angostura Bitters
2 dashes of orange bitters


Method:

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass
Stir and strain into a Martini glass.
Garnish with a skewered cherry.

For more recipes and information please visit https://www.spiritofharrogate.co.uk/