The Floradora is one of those classic gin cocktails that slips under the radar next to its blushing cousins the Clover Club and the Pink Lady, but it shouldn’t be slept on!

This ridiculously refreshing prohibition-era cocktail - named after a Broadway show of the same name - delivers a bright and fruity raspberry and lime punch, that’s expertly balanced out by the savoury spiced ginger ale. Perfect for parties, it’s sure to get you dancing like the roaring twenties!

What gin should you use for this remarkable cocktail? For us, it has to be Hawkridge London Dry Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend, our February 2022 Gin of the Month. Its unique and utterly delicious blend of floral, citrus and herb tones work so brilliantly well with the crisp, vibrant ginger ale and the juicy raspberry liqueur. Yum!

Floradora

50ml Hawkridge London Dry Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend
25ml lime juice
25ml raspberry liqueur
Ginger ale, to top up
Lime or raspberries, to garnish

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the gin, lime juice, and raspberry liqueur. Shake to combine and strain into a rocks or highball glass with ice. Top up with ginger ale and garnish with lime or raspberries.