Everyone has a drink they turn to when they’re not sure what to order. Gin can be divisive, but we have pulled together a list of the very best ways to drink it that will definitely get you onboard. Whether your taste buds go towards the smokey, the sweet or the sour we have the Gin alternatives for you.
Gin has a complicated and interesting history that might be a part of the reason that some people do not like it. Gin became a drink for the masses in London in the early 1700’s. Many urban parts of London were extremely poor, and gin was at the time, much more affordable than beer. Gin very quickly became associated with poverty and madness.
In the mid-1800’s, gin made it to the US. Later, about 75 different brands of gin launched, including Bombay Sapphire in 1987, Plymouth’s relaunch in 1998 and Tanqueray No.10 in 2000. Silent Pool, an artisanal gin from England, launched in summer 2014 and their first bottle was sold in April 2015.
The best part about gin is that it combines easily with hundreds of other ingredients to make an array of cocktails that are guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds. Gin today can be much more than just the classic G&T. We have partnered with Silent Pool Gin, the fastest growing super-premium gin globally to get their take on the modern alternative gin cocktails.
Negroni
If an Old Fashioned is your cocktail of choice.
Classic sipping cocktails using 3 quality ingredients
Negroni Recipe:
- 1 oz. Gin
- 1 oz. Campari
- 1 oz. Sweet Vermouth
Garnish – Orange peel
Glass – Rocks
Method – Stir all ingredients in a glass with cubed ice.
Bramble
If a sweet bourbon cocktail is your thing, this is the equivalent to a Blackberry Bourbon Smash.
Sweet cocktails on the rocks using fruits from Fall (Autumn)
Both are enriched with the sweet Fall flavour of blackberries.
The Gin Bramble offers a more bright and aromatic flavour profile
- 1½ oz. Gin
- ¾ oz. fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz. simple syrup
- ¾ oz. crème de mure
Garnish – fresh blackberry, lemon wheel
Glass – Rocks
Method – Build the first 3 ingredients over crushed ice, stir, add more ice if needed then a gentle pour of crème de mure over the top.
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Gin Sour
For the lovers of a Pisco Sour
Classic sour texture, adaptable to any spirit and sipped from a Martini Coupe
- Egg white texture
- Balanced and forward Sweet + Sour
- Aromatic grape flavours from pisco
- Aromatic botanical spices from Gin. Varies depending on Gin.
Gin Sour Recipe:
- 2 oz. Gin
- ¾ oz Fresh lime juice
- ¾ oz Simple syrup
- 1 Egg white
Garnish – Angostura Bitters
Glass – Martini Coupe
Method – Dry shake ingredients, shake again with ice and strain into coupe.
French 75
For any that enjoy the bubbles of a Champagne Cocktail (with Brandy)
Bright and bubbly. Both are elegant starters to a decadent evening. Gin version is elevated with lighter flavours.
French 75 Recipe:
- 3/4oz Silent Pool Gin
- 1/2oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4oz Sugar Syrup
Garnish – Lemon peel
Glass – Champagne flute
Method – Shake and strain into a flute. Top up with champagne.
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Silent Pool gin is the perfect gin to use in cocktails. Silent Pool is a classic gin, but with a freshness, depth and clarity of flavor that sets it apart from many other gins. It is produced used 24 botanicals and cool, clear spring water from Surrey in England to achieve a mouth-watering and original gin. Hints of lavender and chamomile combined with fresh citrus and a touch of honey can be tasted in Silent Pool Gin and are guaranteed to add the perfect touch to your cocktails.
For more information and stockists, head to https://silentpooldistillers.com/
