Just like every other chocoholic out there, we adore Lindt’s smooth, melting chocolate - especially the Lindt LINDOR bar we sent out members in the April 2021 Gin of the Month box.
Lindt LINDOR’s chocolate bars are not only great to nibble on the go, they are also the perfect way to indulge as you sip away at your gin drinks at home. And with their milk, mint and orange chocolate bars to choose from, you are really spoilt for choice - we choose all three!
The three mouth-watering gin cocktail recipes below make for the perfect pairing with each of those beautiful flavours. The only problem you will have is choosing which one to try first.
Chocolate Gin Flip
“This very yummy and rich cocktail is a gin flip that has some cream and cocoa liqueur added alongside the gin. It tastes a bit like eggnog but is way more indulgent with chocolate flavours. It’s perfect for enjoying with the Lindt LINDOR Milk chocolate bar.”
Ingredients
35ml gin
25ml Crème de Cacao
15ml single cream
5ml simple syrup
1 whole egg
Cocoa powder, garnish
Method
Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker without ice and shake well for a few seconds, holding the shaker firmly. Open the shaker, fill with ice and shake again for about another 10 seconds. Strain into a coupette glass and garnish with some cocoa powder dusted on top.
Orange Chocolate Gimlet
“To pair with the Lindt LINDOR Orange chocolate bar, this citrus cocktail combines fresh orange juice with cocoa flavours and aromatic gin. Fresh orange juice is always recommended over carton juice here, as it makes a very big difference in the final drink.”
Ingredients
45ml gin
15ml Crème de Cacao
25ml orange juice
10ml lemon juice
Orange slices, to garnish
Method
Add all of the ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a coupette or Martini glass and garnish with the orange slices.
Gin & Mint
“To go with the Lindt LINDOR Mint chocolate bar, we need the perfect minty tipple. The structure of this cocktail is the same as a White Russian cocktail – a spirit, a liqueur and double cream float. The flavour profile however is very different and not even close to the classic cocktail, as we are using gin instead of vodka and mint liqueur instead of coffee liqueur, with the addition of cocoa bitters for that chocolaty hit. Delicious! ”
Ingredients
30ml gin
20ml Crème de Menthe
3 dashes Angostura Cocoa Bitters
50ml double cream
Fresh mint, to garnish
Method
Add gin, Crème de Menthe, bitters and cream to a rocks glass filled with ice cubes and give them a stir to combine. Garnish with a mint leaf or small sprig and serve.
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