Valentine's Day is just around the corner and whilst we've got the plenty of gin-shaped gift ideas here at Slingsby, the big day isn't complete without a romantic cocktail!
Want to really impress? We have put together 6 of our most romantic cocktails that are guaranteed to woo your date this year. Whether you're pulling out all the stops or having a chilled movie night on the sofa, grab the cocktail shaker and get your favourite bottle of Slingsby at the ready.
Playing Gooseberry
35ml Slingsby Gooseberry Gin
15ml Elderflower Cordial
10ml Lemon Juice
Top with Prosecco
INSTRUCTIONS: Build all of the ingredients together in a chilled flute glass. Garnish with a lemon peel twist.
French Kiss
50ml Slingsby Yorkshire Rhubarb Gin
50ml Pineapple Juice
20ml Lime Juice
25ml Chambord
INSTRUCTIONS: Add all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice, shake and then strain into a coupe glass.
Slingsby Tuxedo
30ml Slingsby London Dry Gin
30ml Dry Vermouth
5ml Maraschino Liqueur
2 Dashes of Angostura Bitters
2 Dashes of Orange Bitters
INSTRUCTIONS: Add all of the ingredients to a mixing glass, stir and strain into a Martini glass. Garnish with a skewered cherry
Blackberry Sour
35ml Slingsby Blackberry Gin
15ml Rhubarb Gin
25ml Lemon Juice
10ml Hibiscus Syrup
1 Egg White
INSTRUCTIONS: Shake all of the ingredients together and then double strain into a coupe glass. To finish, garnish the glass with an edible flower or a lemon twist.
Gin Fool
35ml Slingsby Gooseberry Gin
15ml Lychee Liqueur
25ml White Grapefruit Juice
15ml Elderflower Cordial
1 Egg White
INSTRUCTIONS: Shake all ingredients with no ice for about 30 seconds. Add ice and shake again then strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with edible flowers.
Rhubarb Rossini
25ml Slingsby Yorkshire Rhubarb Gin
20ml Elderflower Liqueur
10ml Raspberry Purée
Champagne
INSTRUCTIONS: Shake the puree, elderflower liqueur and gin. Strain into a flute or coupe and top with champagne. Garnish with a blackberry on the rim.
If you do recreate any of the cocktails, let us know on social media and tag us @slingsbysocial. Cheers to Valentine's Day!