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Gin Cooler – Stirred Long Gin Drink

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Gin Cooler – Stirred Long Gin Drink

For one glass you will need: 3 – 4 ice cubes soda water Half a teaspoon of grenadine 1 maraschino cherry Juice of 1 fresh lemon 1 slice fresh lemon 5 – 6 Tablespoons of gin 1 Put the ice cubes into a highball glass 2 Pour the grenadine over the ice, then the lemon […]

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Gin Rickey – Stirred Long Gin Drink

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Gin Rickey – Stirred Long Gin Drink

You will need for 1 glass: 3-4 Ice· cubes 5 – 6 Tablespoons of gin Half teaspoon sugar or sugar syrup Soda water 1 maraschino cherry Juice of 1 fresh lime 1 sprig fresh mint 1 Put the ice cubes into a highball glass. 2 Put the sugar over the ice and add the fruit […]

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Orange Blossom – Stirred Long Gin Drink

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Orange Blossom – Stirred Long Gin Drink

You will need for one glass: 2-3 ice cubes 2 parts fresh or unsweetened canned orange juice 1-2 drops Angostura bitters 2 Tablespoons of gin 1 Sprig fresh mint (this is an optional addition to the drink) 1 Put the ice cubes into a highball glass. 2 Shake the Angostura bitters on to the ice […]

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Gin and Pineapple – Stirred Long Gin Drink

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Gin and Pineapple – Stirred Long Gin Drink

You will need for 1 glass: 2-3 ice cubes 3-4 Tablespoons canned pineapple juice 1.5 – 2 Tablespoons gin 1 Maraschino cherry 1 Put the ice cubes into a highball glass. 2 Pour in the gin and pineapple juice. 3 Stir gently. 4 Garnish with the cherry and serve. Highball Glass

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Southern Gin Cooler – Stirred Long Gin Drink

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Southern Gin Cooler – Stirred Long Gin Drink

For one glass you will need: 3-4 ice cubes 5 – 6 Tablespoons of gin 1 fresh mint sprig 1 fresh lemon slice The juice of juice 1 fresh lemon Half teaspoon sugar or syrup Soda water 1 Put the ice cubes into a highball glass. 2 Put the sugar, fruit juice and gin over […]

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Salty Dog – Stirred Long Gin Drink

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Salty Dog – Stirred Long Gin Drink

For one glass you will need: 2-3 ice cubes 4 – 5 Tablespoons canned unsweetened grapefruit juice A pinch of salt 1.5 – 2 Tablespoons of gin 1 Put the ice cubes into a highball glass. 2 Put the salt on the ice. 3 Add the gin and grapefruit juice. 4 Stir gently and then […]

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Cocktails and Mixed Drinks – An Introduction

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Cocktails and Mixed Drinks – An Introduction

There are many occasions when a cocktail or type of mixed drink will be served and this is probably due to the world-wide popularity of having a kind of drink for any occasion.  They can be an aperitif and thus stimulate the appetite, a nice relaxing drink after a meal, as a treat for an […]

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