This mix of London dry gin, Thatchers Cloudy Lemon Cider and Cointreau could be our new favourite summer cocktail recipe. Citrusy, bright, rich, bitter and sweet in perfect harmony, it’s full of the joys of the season. What’s more, it couldn’t be easier to make at home…

The core of this summer cocktail recipe is Thatchers Cloudy Lemon Cider. Just like all of Thatchers Ciders, Cloudy Lemon is made on Myrtle Farm in Somerset and it’s bursting with delicious apple flavours from Braeburn, Red Spur and Gala apples, and a refreshing zing from the juice of real lemons.

Those apple and lemon notes are fantastic partners to the rich juniper, citrus, herb and spice of the London dry gin in this cocktail.

The Cointreau then brings its own mix of bitter and sweet orange flavours that add to the cocktail’s layers of citrusy, fruity flavours.

It has to be one of the best Thatchers Cider cocktail recipes, up there with the Marmalade G&C and the Thatchers Gin Sunrise.

Simply the Zest

25ml gin
25ml Cointreau
Thatchers Cloudy Lemon Cider, to top up
Lemon slice, to garnish

Add the gin, liqueur and cider to your glass with ice. Garnish, serve and enjoy!

If you like this serve then you simply must try these too…

Our Gin & Blood Orange Cider Highball is a gorgeous mix of Thatchers Blood Orange Cider, gin and raspberry syrup, while the Cloudy Lemon Cider & Gin Mojito takes those refreshing citrus notes we love in a Mojito to the next level.

Give them a go!

Gin & Blood Orange Cider Highball

Here, the juicy raspberry syrup complements the Thatchers Blood Orange wonderfully well, to give you a cocktail that’s juicy and fragrant in all of the right places. The gin then adds a rich, earthy base to round out the whole experience. Yum!

50ml gin
20ml lime juice
10ml Raspberry Syrup
125ml Thatchers Blood Orange Cider
Lime slices and pink peppercorns (optional), to garnish

Add the first four ingredients to a cocktail shaker and shake with cubed ice. Strain into a highball glass and top up with the Thatchers Blood Orange cider and top with cubed ice. Garnish, serve and enjoy!

Cloudy Lemon Cider & Gin Mojito

This fantastic twist on a classic Mojito, which is normally made with rum and soda water, is a mouthwatering mix of lemon, lime, apple, mint and juniper flavours that will transport you to the sunniest parts of the world. It’s vibrant, refreshing and not to be missed by any gin fan.

50ml gin
20ml lime
10ml Simple Syrup
8-10 Mint leaves
125ml Thatchers Cloudy Lemon Cider
Mint sprig, to garnish

Add all ingredients directly into a highball glass and gently press or muddle the mint in the base of the glass to release its flavour. Fill the glass with cubed ice and stir to combine. Garnish, serve and enjoy!