26/05/2022
After several months of consoling ourselves through the dark winter months with dark spirits and rich, intense cocktails, we are delighted that spring is upon us and we love the seasonal produce that works perfectly in lighter and longer drinks. Here is a selection of our favourites for this year.
🛩 R.A.C Aviation: Bombay Sapphire 1er Cru, rhubarb cordial, vanilla, lemon, maraschino. Sometimes classic combinations are too good to mess around with. In this case, we couldn’t look beyond the partnership of rhubarb and custard, here worked into the iconic classic gin cocktail, the Aviation.
🥒 Green Snapper: Beefeater Gin, green tomato, jalapeno, lime, cucumber, lovage.
Pressed green zebra tomatoes are the key ingredient in this savoury bloody mary-esque cocktail. Verdant spice from the jalapeno and some earthy celery round it out. A perfect spring aperitif.
🍑 Rimini Iced Tea: Apple Brandy, peach, basil, sparkling darjeeling.
On the west coast of Italy, Rimini is known as being both the birthplace of Fellini and the home of the finest peaches in Europe. We simmer them in a light IPA based cordial to provide a bitter backbone to this ethereal highball.
🍓 Factor 50 Fizz: Lillet Rose, strawberry, cucumber, sparkling coconut water.
More reminiscent of the beginning of summer than the first sniff of suntan lotion. This cocktail is the unbridled taste of holidays, but with enough dryness and finesse to stop you burning on your first day.
🍐 Moselle Martini: Fords Gin, cucumber, riesling vermouth, pear eau de vie.
An easy-going, lightly fruit-forward martini for those who are after something a little bit more gentle to start their evening. A dry, delicate and short drink with the textures and aromas of spring.
Which one are you most excited to try? ⬇️
