Gin and tonics have been a staple among the list of amazing cocktails out there.
They are known for being bitter, but with some lime and sugar, they can be palatable for people that aren’t big fans of bitter drinks.
It is World Gin And Tonic Day on October 19 and Bombay Sapphire, one of the world leaders when it comes to Gin, recommends keeping a few cocktails handy so you can celebrate the day in style.
Here are 4 refreshing Gin based cocktails from the experts in their team:
Peppermint G & T
Ingredients:
* 50 ml Bombay Sapphire
* 40 ml peppermint tea
* 60 ml premium tonic water
* Mint sprig
* Star Anise
Method:
* Fill a balloon glass with ice
* Add 50 ml Bombay Sapphire and 40 ml peppermint tea
* Top up with 60ml premium tonic water
* Garnish with a mint sprig & star anise
Cranberry G & T
Ingredients:
* 50ml Bombay Sapphire
* 30ml cranberry juice
* 70ml premium tonic water
* A lime wedge
Method:
* Fill a balloon glass with ice
* Add 50ml Bombay Sapphire
* Add 30ml cranberry juice
* Top up with 70ml premium tonic water
* Garnish with a lime wedge
Spiced Mule
Ingredients:
* 45 ml Bombay Sapphire
* 15 ml lime juice
* Dashes aromatic bitter
* 30ml ginger beer
* Lime wedge
* Cinnamon stick
Method :
* Fill a mule mug with ice
* Add 45ml Bombay Sapphire
* Add 15ml lime juice and dashes aromatic bitter
* Top up with 30 ml ginger beer
* Garnish with a lime wedge & cinnamon stick
Orange and pepper twist
Ingredients:
* 50ml Bombay Sapphire
* 100ml tonic water (chilled & freshly opened)
* 1 Orange wedge
* 2 Full grinds of black pepper
Method:
* Squeeze an orange wedge into a Balloon glass
* Add two grinds of black pepper
* Pour in the Bombay Sapphire and swirl the glass to mix and infuse
* Fully fill the glass with cubed ice and stir to mix and chill
* Top with 100ml of tonic water by pouring it gently down the bar spoon to retain as much effervescence as possible
* Gently fold/stir with a bar spoon to combine
Source: IANS
