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Tom Collins
STEP 1 --------- Build the drink over plenty of ice in a Collins glass, stir gently and garnish with a slice of lemon. 3 TWISTS ----------- Raspberry Collins : Raspberries give this twist on the classic Collins a pretty splash of colour. Start by gently muddling a handful of raspberries in the bottom of an empty Collins glass, then add the ice, all the other ingredients and mix well with a long handled spoon. Garnish with an orange slice. Brandy Collins : This is a really refreshing way to enjoy cognac. For best results, use a young-ish VS or VSOP cognac that’s nice and fruity. Just make the drink as normal, substituting cognac for gin, then garnish with a slice of ginger or a ribbon of lemon peel. Elderflower Collins : Elderflower and lemon is a winning combination. You can make it with elderflower cordial or liqueur for something a touch more boozy. Mix the drink as normal, but use the liqueur or cordial in place of the sugar syrup. Garnish with a lemon slice. RECIPE TIPS -------------- MAKE A SUGAR SYRUP : Dissolve 300g caster sugar in 150ml water over a low heat. Leave to cool and bottle for future use. Will keep indefinitely.
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STEP 1 In a jam jar, mix gin with cordial. When ready to serve, divide the mixture between 8 glasses, top up with apple juice, apple slices and ice.
View MoreScotch and Soda
Fill a highball glass with ice. Add the Scotch whisky. Top off with club soda and stir. No garnish is needed, but you may garnish with a lemon wedge if you wish.
View MoreMulled gin
STEP 1 Divide the gin between four small heatproof glasses or teacups. STEP 2 Tip the apple juice into a saucepan with the rest of the ingredients. Heat gently until simmering, then strain into a jug. Pour the mulled apple juice into the glasses with the gin and stir gently to combine. Garnish each glass with a bay leaf and half a lemon slice and serve warm.
View MoreHot Toddy
In a mug, combine all ingredients. Stir. Serve garnished with a lemon slice if desired.
View MoreBobby Burns Cocktail
Chill a cocktail glass. In a mixing glass, combine the Scotch whisky, Vermouth, and Bénédictine. Add ice and stir. Strain into the chilled cocktail glass and garnish with the lemon peel.
View MorePerfect spritz
STEP 1 Pour both types of vermouth and the gin into a clean glass bottle or jug and add the dried lavender. Stir and leave to infuse overnight (in the fridge or in a cupboard). STEP 2 Allow 50ml per person and strain into glasses over ice. Serve neat with lots of ice or top with soda or tonic water and add some lemon wedges and a sprig of lavender.
View MoreClassic negroni
STEP 1 Pour the gin, vermouth and Campari into a mixing glass or jug with ice. Stir well until the outside of the glass feels cold. STEP 2 Strain into a tumbler and add 1 large ice sphere or some fresh ice, and garnish with an orange slice, using a blood orange when in season.
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