Gin O’clock: Valentines cocktail Ideas from ‘Daffy Gin’ & ‘NB Gin’
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s Valentines Is almost upon us, and as I’m a self-confessed liker of gin, here are two great Valentines themed cocktails that are guaranteed to warm even the coldest of hearts this Valentines Day:
Daffys Gin, The Rose Bud
The spec is as follows:
- 40mls Daffy’s
- 15mls Rose vermouth
- 25mls fresh lemon
- 15mls grenadine
- 25mls egg white
- 2 dashes rose water
- Franklin & Sons strawberry mixer
Top up with Franklin & Sons and garnish with three rose buds in the centre, and cracked black pepper on the side. Shake, and serve straight up in a classic coupette.
NB Gin, Raspberry Clover Club
How many of you have ever tried a Clover Club? They’re delicious! The beauty of these cocktails is that they are super quick and easy to make.
The spec is as follows:
- Grab 35ml of NB Gin,
- 15ml raspberry syrup,
- 20ml fresh lemon juice
- 1 egg white
Place all these ingredients into a Boston mixer and shake well. Next, strain into a Martini glass and garnish with a raspberry. Enjoy!