If lockdown and self-isolation has taught us anything, it’s that there are quite a few budding home bartenders among us. However, if you’re like us, you may be running short on cocktail ideas after almost six months. So, to prevent any cocktail experiments going awry, we’ve turned to the experts at Australian Distilling Co. for inspiration. Inspired by travel, Australian Distilling Co. craft unique spirits that embody the nature of certain locales. Their city-based gin series utilises local ingredients to capture the essence of Australian capital cities, embracing the spirit of the region through spirits.
Whether you’re after a tried-and-tested classic cocktail or something with a fresh, fruity twist, we’ve got you covered with these gin cocktail recipes.
Floradora
Adelaide Gin’s floral nature is fully embodied in the Floradora cocktail.
Ingredients
50ml Adelaide Gin
25ml Lime juice
25ml Raspberry syrup
Ginger ale
Fresh raspberries
Directions
Shake the gin, lime juice and raspberry syrup with ice. Strain into a high ball glass with lots of ice and top up with ginger ale. Garnish with a couple fresh raspberries.
The Endless Summer
The Endless Summer tastes just like it sounds – it’s everything that reminds you of summer days in the Queensland sun. Best enjoyed overlooking the Brisbane River.
Ingredients
30ml Brisbane Gin
20ml Campari
20ml sweet vermouth
30ml pineapple juice
Directions
In a large shaking tin, add all ingredients. Add ice, and shake well. Fine strain into a glass over ice. Garnish with an orange wedge.
White Lady
This old-school classic is making a comeback among cocktail lovers. It’s the perfect aperitif drink.
Ingredients
40ml Melbourne Gin
20ml triple sec (Cointreau)
20ml fresh lemon juice
1 fresh egg white (optional)
Directions
Shake well over ice in a cocktail shaker and serve straight up in a cold glass with a lemon garnish. No ice.
Hanky Panky
A classic cocktail, the Hanky Panky takes the sweet martini and gives it a twist. Bitters from Fernet Branca provide depth, while orange peel balances it out.
Ingredients
45ml Perth Gin
45ml Sweet Vermouth
1 bar spoon Fernet Branca
Garnish: orange peel
Directions
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass. Add ice and stir until chilled, then strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange peel.
Watermelon Gin Rickey
Watermelon is synonymous with summer days in the Sydney sun. Try Sydney Gin in a new way with our Watermelon Gin Rickey. The watermelon and coriander together bring out a multitude of flavours in the gin’s profile.
Ingredients
2 Coriander seeds
60ml Sydney Gin
60ml fresh watermelon juice
1 lime freshly squeezed
Club soda
Watermelon spear
Method
Purée watermelon in a blender until smooth. Pour the puree through a sieve and let sit in the refrigerator to drain. Don’t push the pulp through, just let it drain. It will yield about 1 1/2 cups of juice. Put the coriander seeds at the bottom of a cocktail shaker and crush lightly. Add the gin, lime juice and 1/4 cup of the watermelon juice. Add ice and shake. Pour over fresh ice and top up the glass with club soda or sparkling water. Garnish with a watermelon spear.
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In collaboration with Australian Distilling Co.
