co*cktails are a symphony of flavors, a fusion of spirits, mixers, and garnishes that come together to create something greater than the sum of their parts.
They tell stories, evoke emotions, and transform moments into memories. From classic concoctions that have stood the test of time to innovative mixes that push the boundaries of taste, the world of co*cktails is a vibrant and ever-evolving landscape.
As we approach Father's Day. here are ten exciting drinks that could really mix things up on the day...
Salford Rumtini
- 50ml Salford Coffee Rum
- 40ml Fresh Espresso
- 20ml Sugar Syrup
Method: Hard shake to create the texture/foam and fine strain into a coupe/martini glass. Garnish with three coffee beans.
Asian Parsnip Sour
- 50ml James May Asian Parsnip Gin
- 15ml fresh lime juice
- 10ml yuzu juice
- 25ml sugar syrup
- 1 egg white
Method: Shake all ingredients over ice and double strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a dash of angostura bitters
Blueberry and Peach Sour
- 10 Mixologist’s Garden Blueberries
- 40ml London dry gin
- 20ml Peach liqueur
- 30ml Lemon juice
- 20ml Simple syrup
- 20ml Egg white
Method: Put 10 Mixologist’s Garden blueberries into a jug and crush them with a co*cktail muddler. Pour in the gin and stir briskly for 20 seconds to infuse the blueberry flavour and colour. Strain the gin through a fine meshed sieve into a co*cktail shaker. Add the remaining ingredients but do not add ice. Secure the lid of the shaker and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Now add a large handful of ice to the shaker and shake again for 30-45 seconds until the shaker feels ice cold and a creamy foam has built up. Strain into a serving glass, garnish with Mixologist’s Garden blueberries and serve immediately.
Monkey Shoulder Pineapple Sour
- 40ml Monkey Shoulder Original
- 15ml Sugar Syrup / Orgeat Syrup
- 15ml Fresh Lime Juice
- 40ml Pineapple Juice
- Dash of Chilli Bitters / 2 slices of Chopped Chilli
Method: Pour all ingredients into a co*cktail shaker with ice and strain the ingredients into a rocks glass filled with cubed ice.
Negroni Sour
- 30ml London Dry Gin
- 30ml Red Vermouth
- 30ml Campari
- 30ml Lemon juice
- 20ml Simple syrup
- 20ml Egg white
- Mixologist’s Garden lemon slices
Method: Put all the ingredients except the lemon slices into the base of a co*cktail shaker (do not add ice), secure the lid and shake vigorously for 30 seconds to build up the foam. Add a large handful of ice to the shaker and shake hard again for another 30-45 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels ice-cold and a creamy foam has developed. Strain into a tumbler half-filled with ice and garnish with Mixologist’s Garden lemon slices. Serve immediately.
London Drizzle Beet
- 50ml James May London Drizzle Gin
- 50ml Beetroot juice
- 25ml Apple Juice
- 25ml Sugar Syrup
Method: Shake all ingredients over ice and double strained into a chilled martini glass.
Raspberry Margarita
- 40ml Tequila
- 20ml Triple Sec
- 40ml Lime juice
- 20ml Raspberry syrup*
- Mixologist’s Garden raspberries and lime slices
Method: Put a large handful of ice into a co*cktail shaker. Pour in the tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice and syrup. Secure the lid of the shaker and shake vigorously for 30-45 seconds until the everything feels ice cold. Strain into a serving glass, garnish and serve immediately.
* Make the raspberry syrup by placing the sugar, water and raspberries into a saucepan and heating until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat and leave it to infuse for 30 minutes. Strain the syrup through a fine meshed sieve and discard the fruit. Decant the liquid into a bottle and store it in the fridge.
- 10g Mixologist’s Garden raspberries
- 125g White sugar
- 125ml Water
The Bloody May
- 35ml American Mustard Gin
- 4 dashes of celery bitters
- 4 dashes of Tabasco
- 6 dashes of Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tablespoon of Brown Sauce
- 150ml Tomato Juice
Method: Add all ingredients to a tall glass, stir well, add ice and garnish with a lemon wedge, celery, salt & pepper.
The James May Gin Mini Gift Set of all three flavours is £18.99, 70cl bottles are priced from £36.95 and if you want a gin that really packs a punch, try the Asian Parsnip Navy Strength (57% ABV) for £50.50.
Southern Cider
- 40ml Southern Comfort
- 5ml Lime juice
- 120ml Sparkling cider
- Mixologist’s Garden lime slices & strawberry slices plus a cinnamon stick
Method: Fill a tumbler with ice layering in a few slices of lime and strawberry as you do so. Poke a cinnamon stick into the glass. Pour in the Southern comfort and lime juice. Add the cider slowly. Load slices of Mixologist’s Garden strawberry and lime onto co*cktail sticks and use to top the drink. Serve immediately, using the cinnamon stick to stir the drink gently.
The English Garden
- 50ml London dry gin
- 25 ml Elderflower liqueur
- 75ml Cloudy apple juice
- 15ml lime juice
- Mixologist’s Garden lime slices, whole raspberries and strawberry slices
Method: Put the gin, elderflower liqueur, apple juice and lime juice into a co*cktail jug with a large handful of ice and stir for 30 seconds. Half fill a Copa glass or hi-ball with ice layering in our lime slices, whole raspberries and strawberry slices as you do so. Strain the co*cktail into the glass. Thread 2 raspberries, 2 strawberry slices and a slice of lime onto a co*cktail pick and add to the glass. Serve immediately.
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