With National Cocktail Day being celebrated on the 24th of March, and autumn soon approaching, try these three vibrant cocktail recipes that are easy to make and quite delicious. Whether you prefer a fruity drink, blended or on the rocks, these unique botanicals add a distinguished taste to the harmonious flavours of the beautiful gin cocktail.
A gin cocktail is sometimes tricky, but if you stick to simpler concoctions, the gin will speak for itself. With the Roku Gin, on the nose are notes of Cherry blossom and green tea, providing a sweet and floral aroma. While on the palate, you experience a complex, multi-layered, yet harmonious flavour of various botanicals. There is a traditional gin taste in the base, plus characteristic Japanese botanical notes including yuzu (Japanese citrus fruit) as the top note. Not forgetting the ultra smooth and silky texture of the gin, with a crisp Japanese Sansho pepper to bring a little spiciness to the finish.
1. AUTUMN HIGHBALL
The Japanese Gin & Tonic is served with ice and ginger slices to complement the refreshing and citrus top notes of yuzu.
Ingredients
– Roku Gin 25ml
– Fresh Ginger
– Lemon Juice 20ml
– Sugar Syrup 15ml
– Soda 90ml
Method
Step 1: Muddle fresh ginger.
Step 2: Combine all ingredients and pour over ice.
Step 3: Garnish with lemon twist
2. SIGNATURE GIN AND TONIC
Ingredients
– Gin 30ml
– Tonic 120ml
– Ginger sticks
Method
Step 1: Combine all ingredients and pour over ice.
Step 2: Garnish with ginger sticks.
3. ORCHARD MARTINEZ
Ingredients
– 1 Part Roku Gin
– 1 Part Sweet Vermouth
– 3 Slices Fresh Pear
– 1 Twist Lemon
Method
Step 1: Muddle pears to gently release the flavour.
Step 2: Combine all ingredients and pour over ice.
Step 3: Garnish with lemon twist.
