Gin In All It’s Glory

From my bartending experience, one of the most popular drinks across generations is a gin paired with tonic or lemonade. Raspberry gin is a sweet and popular choice, but many opt for the safety of a dry gin. From my bar cart, I have created a few affordable options that you can serve your guests, partners, or for you to enjoy after a long day.

French Apple

Pinkies in the air for this refreshingly sophisticated drink. Elderflower is the perfect floral friend for gin, adding the fresh lime elevates this flavour further. When pressed apple juice joins the party, a sweet yet slightly tangy splash will dissolve in your mouth. Trust me, you’ll want more than one…

In your shaker, add:

• 50ml London dry gin,

• 75 pressed apple juice,

• 12.5 elderflower syrup,

• 12.5 fresh lime juice

• Cubed ice

• Shake, shake, shake!

• Double strain and chuck on a lime for garnish.

• Serve in a lovely martini glass

Sparkling French Apple

This is the Apple’s mature, yet naughty cousin. Elevating this refreshing drink with fizz will make you the most exciting host.

Just pour 50ml of pressed apple juice instead of 75ml and continue as usual. Swap the martini glass for a gin glass then top with Prosecco! Slightly more strong, a lot more boujee!

Rhubarb Spritz

This is a fabulously sweet drink, perfect to serve at bbqs. This is a favourite among friends but don’t be fooled by the berry flavours- this is a boozy option! This can be served with rhubarb OR raspberry gin but I highly recommend the rhubarb for a more unique taste.

Unfortunately, this is the only photo of the drink I have as it vanished so quickly! Enjoyed in a hot tub, as it should be.

In a Gin glass or a wine glass:

• Fill glass with ice

• Pour in 50ml of rhubarb gin

• Generously add 25ml raspberry syrup

• Pour in 100ml of Prosecco (or up to 3/4)

• Top up with lemonade

• Stir lightly for 5 seconds so it has a blush appearance

Make this drink even more pink! Just swap the average lemonade with pink lemonade!

Lazy Abs

G and T is boring- here’s a delicious twist!

I stumbled across this creation when I had no mixer other than Pepsi max and I was not leaving the house again that night. I poured some gin in a coupe glass because I wanted to feel slightly elegant, added Pepsi and lime and my new favourite drink was birthed! You can order this at a bar, although the bartender may give you a funny look. Don’t fear- they’ll soon catch on to this new delectable beverage!

The Lazy Abs ordered from a bar! Ordered in a wine glass to feel grown up after a long day at work.

In any glass of your choice, add:

• As much ice as you desire

• A generous pour of dry gin (50ml is perfect but a little more won’t hurt)

• Pepsi max up to the top

• A large chunk of lime (squeeze a little for extra juiciness)

No stirring required, but if you must, swirl your glass around like you’re a fancy lady at a wine tasting evening. If you spill, don’t worry, clean it up with your oversized t shirt or the sleeve of your dressing gown.

What about the price?

Dry gin- £11.99 at Sainsbury’s

Rhubarb and ginger gin- £14.99 at Tesco or mini bottle for £4.95

Fresh lime juice- usually around £1

Pressed apple juice- around £2

Raspberry syrup- £2.20 Tesco

Elderflower syrup - £4.50 tesco

A lime- usually around 25p each

Prosecco- £5.25 for lowest big bottle or mini bottle for around £3

Pepsi max- around £2 for a big bottle

Lemonade- around £1 for a big bottle

Total= around £45.18 for MANY drinks (I estimate over 25)

Thank you for reading this addition to my bar cart. Let me know what spirit you’d like me to play around with to create some new delicious, yet affordable, beverages! Which one is your favourite?

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