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5 of the best gin cocktails for autumn to 'fall' in love with
Sep 22, 2017
The passing of the autumnal equinox at the end of September marks the end of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Just like you, we're going to miss the sunshine too.. but don't despair! Autumn brings many wonderful things: big cozy knits, open fires, beautiful landscapes and.. autumnal gin cocktails! So put on your favourite woolly jumper and have a go at mixing up these seasonal beauties!
Fall-en Negroni
An autumnal twist on the classic negroni, this tastes great on its own - especially after a cold, country walk with the dog!
50ml gin
50ml Martini Rosso
40ml Campari
Half an orange
2 x whole cloves
Using a vegetable peeler, carefully remove 8 pieces of zest from the orange and set aside. Squeeze the juice of the orange into a jug and add the cloves. Pour the gin, Martini and Campari into the jug and add plenty of ice.
Stir well, then strain into a chilled, ice-filled tumbler or martini glass as quickly as possible. Serve immediately, with a piece of orange zest curled into a twist the glass. Curl up in front of the fire and enjoy!
Orange Gin-ger Twist
This one has all the tastes of the season it it: orange, ginger, cranberry, and it looks like an autumnal sunset!
45ml gin
45ml cranberry juice
45ml freshly squeezed orange juice
45ml ginger beer
10ml sugar syrup
Add the gin, cranberry juice, orange juice and sugar syrup to a cocktail shaker to a cocktail shaker, along with a handful of ice. Pour over ice in a tumbler style glass and top up with the ginger beer. Gently stir. Slip on woolly socks and enjoy.
Apricot Cobbler
You may have to wait for your sloe gin to be ready for this one - alternatively nip out and buy some so you can enjoy this beauty ASAP!
40ml white rum
40ml sloe gin
40ml apricot brandy
30ml lime juice
20ml sugar syrup
Lemon slice to garnish
Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker, fill with ice and shake vigorously. Strain cocktail into a champagne glass and garnish with lemon peel, after rubbing around the rim of the glass. Wrap up in a blanket and sit in the garden to watch the autumn sun go down.
A Chill in the Air
Zesty and crisp - just like a autumnal morning walk.
45ml gin
30ml lemon juice
30ml orange juice
15ml ginger sugar syrup
1 x slice of ginger and coriander to garnish
Add all the ingredients and ice to a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into a tumbler style glass and garnish with a slice of fresh ginger and coriander. Enjoy tucked on the sofa with a large, steaming bowl of chilli.
Autumn Bloom
The spices, ginger and apples in this one means it's basically autumn in a glass.
60ml gin
15ml spiced rum
30ml apple juice
15ml ginger sugar syrup
1 x slice apple to garnish
Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker and shake. Pour into a martini or coupe glass and garnish with a slice of apple. Plump the cushions on the sofa, close the curtains and enjoy your cocktail with your favourite black and white film.
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