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Citrus Infusion Gin Cocktail Recipes
Hosting a gin party this weekend? Or a romantic date? Or even just a casual braai with friends? Here are some quick & delicious gin cocktail recipes for you to try at home. Featuring our perfectly balanced CITRUS INFUSION.
Citrus Infusion
Fresh and crisp citrus aromas best describes this zesty gin, created with handpicked farm grown fruit from the Overberg.
Here are four easy Gin Cocktail Recipes,
inspired by our Citrus Infusion craft gin:
The Floral Berry
This gin cocktail brings #Spring feels to a even the coldest Winter day with our Citrus Infusion Gin and garden inspired garnishes. An easy and fresh recipe.
Ingredients
50ml Citrus Infusion Gin
Strawberry ice
Tonic water
Edible flowers to garnish
A sprig of rosemary
Orange slice (optional)
Method
Drop strawberry pieces into your ice tray, topped up with water and freeze over night. Fill shaker with gin and tonic water and strain into your glass. Add your strawberry ice to the G&T and garnish with a sprig of rosemary and edible flowers (you can find these at Pick ‘n Pay).
The Grapefruit Sour
This gin cocktail boasts strong citrus flavours of grapefruit and lemon – creating the perfect sunshine-inspired drink to brighten up your day.
Ingredients
50ml Citrus Infusion Gin
1 grapefruit
1 large lemon
1/2 ounce simple syrup
Optional (Woolies Ruby Grapefruit)
Lemon rind roses (optional decor)
Method
Fill shaker with freshly squeezed grapefruit and lemon juice. Add your gin and simple syrup to the shaker and shake well. Strain into either a martini or whiskey glass. Add a lemon rind folded rose to a cocktail skewer and serve.
Pineapple Smash
This gin cocktail enhances the citrus flavours of our Citrus Infusion Gin – boasting strong flavours of fresh and light summer pineapples.
Ingredients
50ml Citrus Infusion Gin
Crushed ice
Dehydrated pineapple pieces
Fresh pineapple juice
A dash of cinnamon
Tonic water
Ginger ale
A sprig of mint
Method
Fill shaker with 1 part tonic water, 1 part ginger ale and a splash of fresh pineapple juice. Add your gin, a dash of cinnamon and crushed ice to the shaker and shake well. Strain into either a martini or whiskey glass. Add dehydrated pineapple and a sprig of mint to serve.
A Grand Thyme
This vibrant, burnt orange cocktail showcases the pure citrus notes of our Citrus Infusion Gin – enhanced by a two toned fruity mix to liven up your gin bar.
Ingredients
50ml Citrus Infusion Gin
Crushed ice
Granadilla pulp
Sanpellegrino Blood Orange
Tonic water
A sprig of thyme
Method
Fill shaker with your gin, crushed ice and one part tonic water, 1 part granadilla pulp. Shake well and strain into a wide rim glass. Then watch your gin cocktail turn to blood orange as you top up with your Sanpellegrino. Add a sprig of thyme to serve.
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