Let’s celebrate World Gin Day! While an astonishing number of gin distilleries have opened across the globe and in India – the gin revolution is upon us and has been for over a decade.
Today, gin experimentation has begun to contribute in its own way to the uprising. A wide range of botanicals across gin styles bring a fresh approach to the category, proving once and for all that there is a gin out there for everyone
It’s fascinating to see that gin as a spirit is evolving into a grandeur cocktail culture in India. The ‘Ginnaissance’ has effectively positioned itself as essential for bars and restaurants, so much so that that the juniper-infused spirit has become the drink du jour for millennials.
Whether in a composed cocktail or a highball, gin has won our hearts over, as the complexity of this liquid really does transform other flavours. Taking this thought ahead, this World Gin Day, Mayur Marne, Brand Ambassador, Diageo India, shares a few fascinating recipes that imbibe fresh indigenous ingredients perfectly suited with a Tanqueray and Gordons.
So, what are you waiting for? Let the good times be-Gin!
Tanqueray Breakfast Martini –This brunch martini is a delight when hanging out at home
Ingredients:
- Tanqueray London Dry gin: 50 ml
- Orange Marmalade: 1 tbsp
- Lime juice: 20 ml
Method:
- Add all the ingredients to a shaker
- Shake with ice and double strain in a martini glass
- Garnish: Orange Zest
- Glassware: Martini
Botanical Garden –This bubbly cocktail sets the tone for a warm honey and ginger afternoon
Ingredients:
- Tanqueray London Dry gin: 50 ml
- Honey: 20 ml
- Fresh Mint leaves: 5 no
- Fresh Ginger juice: 10 ml
- Fresh cucumber slice: 3 no
- Tonic Water: 150 ml
Method:
- Muddle cucumber slice in a shaker and then add other ingredients
- Shake with ice and double Strain in a wine glass
- Fill the glass with cubed ice & top with tonic water
- Gently stir to mix.
- Garnish: Fresh Cucumber strips
- Glassware: Wine Glass
Melon Treat – A perfect London Dry experience to that embraces the seasonal wind
Ingredients:
- Tanqueray London Dry gin: 50 ml
- Fresh Watermelon chunks: 4 no
- Fresh Honeydew Melon chunks: 4 no
- Ginger Ale: 150 ml
Method:
- Add watermelon and honeydew melon in a highball glass and muddle gently
- Pour Tanqueray gin, cubed ice & top with ginger ale
- Gently stir to mix.
- Garnish: Thin slice of Watermelon
- Glassware: Old-fashion glass
Gordon’s Bee – A classic cocktail that can enliven a perfect sunset catchup with close mates
Ingredients:
- Gordon’s London Dry gin: 50ml
- Lime juice: 20ml
- Floral Honey: 20ml
Method:
- Add all the ingredients to a shaker
- Shake with ice and double strain in a martini glass
- Garnish: Edible Flower
- Glassware: Martini
Gordon’s Basil Smash – Zest from lemon and basil that can add an evening zing
Ingredients:
- Gordon’s London Dry Gin 50 ml
- Fresh Basil Leaves 6 no
- Lime Juice 20 ml
- Sugar syrup 10ml
Method:
- Muddle Basil
- Add all the other ingredients and shake with ice
- Add fresh ice cubes and pour liquid into an old-fashioned glass
- Garnish: Fresh Basil Leaves
- Glassware: Old Fashioned
Aromatic G&T – A twist on the classic G&T bringing in robust flavours of the rosemary stick
Ingredients:
- Gordon’s London Dry gin: 50 ml
- Fresh Rosemary stick: 2 no
- Fresh Orange wedge: 2 no
- Tonic water: 100ml
Method:
- Squeeze an orange wedge into a clean balloon glass then drop-in
- Add the rosemary sprig & gin; then swirl well to infuse
- Fill the glass with cubed ice & top with tonic water
- Gently stir to mix.
- Garnish: Fresh Rosemary and orange wedge
- Glassware: Wine Glass
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