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12:00 PM 25th October 2022
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Spooky Cocktails And Punch To Enjoy At Home This Autumn/Winter

 
Photo by Daniel Haaf on Unsplash
Photo by Daniel Haaf on Unsplash
With Halloween this weekend here are some festive cocktails from the makers of Slingsby Gin for you to try at home - perfect for spooktacular dinner parties that might be taking place this year.

Purple Rain

The below measurements are per person:

Ingredients:

45ml Slingsby Blackberry Gin
15ml Blue Curacao
20ml Cranberry Juice
10ml Lime Juice
Soda/Lemonade top (depending on sweetness preference)

To make individually:
Shake the first 4 ingredients with ice and strain into a highball glass over ice.
Then top with lemonade or soda depending on your taste preference.
Garnish with a lemon wedge.

To make a punch:
Multiple the ingredients by the number of people and build in a punch bowl or jug with ice.
Mix thoroughly before serving.
Garnish with lemon wheels and a drizzle of grenadine for added Halloween theatre.


Gooseberry Goblet

Ingredients:

1 Part Gooseberry Gin
1 Part Cloudy Apple Juice
½ Part Lime Juice
¼ Elderflower Cordial
Prosecco


Method:

Pour all ingredients into a tall glass
Garnish with mint leaves, sliced cucumber and white grapes.


Smashing Pumpkin

Ingredients:

25ml Slingsby Marmalade Gin
25ml spiced rum
1 barspoon of Slingsby Marmalade Preserve
15ml pumpkin spice syrup
15ml lemon juice

Method:

Shake and double strain into a martini glass.
Garnish with flamed cinnamon.


Elevenses

Ingredients:

1 barspoon of Slingsby Marmalade Preserve
15ml pink grapefruit juice
25ml Slingsby Marmalade Gin
Prosecco top
5ml blackcurrant liqueur

Method:

In a flute glass, layer the top 4 ingredients in order aside from blackcurrant liqueur.
Garnish with orange zest and a blackcurrant liqueur drizzle.


Marmalade Halloween Punch

Ingredients:

1 Part Slingsby Marmalade Gin
1 Part Blood Orange Juice
½ Part Lemon Juice
1 Jar of Marmalade Preserve
Top with Prosecco

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a large punch bowl and serve with plenty of ice.
Garnish with orange slices and drizzle grenadine over the top.


For more cocktail recipes go to:
https://www.spiritofharrogate.co.uk/cocktails/