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