Using Rock Rose Citrus Coastal Edition Gin, which we sent our members in their August 2020 Gin of the Month box, these are two stunning takes on classic citrus cocktails.
With a delicious hint of salt and that quintessential lime flavour profile, our smokey take on the classic Gimlet will transport you to wonderful beach barbecues in the sun, while our orange-infused take on the classic Bee’s Knees cocktail will fill your day with sunshine.
The deep, complex umami flavours of the gin work so well with the citrus and sweeter notes in these two cocktails. Both are incredible show-stopping recipes that are sure to impress anybody that you make them for. Enjoy!
Orange Bee’s Knees
Ingredients
50ml Rock Rose Citrus Coastal Edition Gin
1tsp wildflower honey
15ml orange juice
10ml lemon juice
Orange twist, to garnish
Sprig of mint, to garnish (optional)
Method
Add all the ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a Coupette or Martini glass and garnish. Delicious!
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Charred Lime Gimlet
“There are many ways to ‘smoke’ a cocktail, but this is an unusual technique. Simply charring your citrus adds a new flavour profile to an otherwise simple and classic cocktail.”
Ingredients
50ml Rock Rose Citrus Coastal Edition Gin
25ml charred lime cordial
Charred rosemary sprig, to garnish (optional
Lime peel, to garnish
Method
To make your charred lime cordial: Cut two limes in half and char the fleshy side in a nonstick pan under a grill for five minutes, or until dark brown. Remove the limes from the grill and juice them, ensuring you have 50ml of lime juice. Add your lime juice to 50ml water and 50g sugar and stir well. Add the flesh of the charred limes and leave to infuse for at least 30 minutes. Strain and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
When you want to make your cocktail: Fill a mixing glass with ice and add your gin and lime cordial. Stir until chilled and slightly diluted, then strain into a cocktail coupe or Martini glass. Garnish and serve.
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