Five Classic and New Ways to Drink Gin at Home
An insider’s list from some London gin masters — they’re not giving away their secret recipes just yet, but here’s a start.
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When it comes to imbibing gin at home, your go-to may be the classic G&T, or perhaps you shake up a crisp martini from time-to-time. You may also be ready to mix things up with a whole new botanical bev. Whatever your status with gin, Greenall's has given us a few trusty recipes to help you perfect your favourite gin drink at home — whether that be by mastering the perfect proportions for the classics or learning to make an entirely new cocktail.
These guys have been at the gin game since 1761, so you can rest assured you're in good hands with their literal centuries of experience, heritage and passion for what they do — whether that's creating new and innovative recipes, or handing over their favourite gin cocktail recipes to make at your gaff.
LIME TWIST MARTINI
It's the drink that makes you feel like all the laundry has been done, folded neatly away and that Nina Simone is serenading you from an old record. Sit down and have a rest — you've earned it.
— 50ml Greenall's Original London Dry Gin
— 10ml dry vermouth
— Lime twist
Place a solid handful of ice into a metal cocktail shaker, add gin and vermouth and set your dominant hand to stir moderately for at least ten blinks. Next, strain into a chilled martini glass. If you're lacking said shapely vessel, Greenall's recommends any other fancy — but equally as chilled — glass. Twist and squeeze the oil from the lime peel into the glass, and leave the curly little citrus in there for garnish.
WILD BERRY AND LEMONADE
If Bernard Black of Black Books had to choose a summer drink for his summer girl, this would be it.
— 50ml Greenall's Wild Berry Gin
— 100ml lemonade (or quality tonic water)
— Berries to garnish
Find your tallest glass, fill it with ice and pour in gin. Top up with — no, not wine Bernard, it's for your girl remember, so opt for the lemonade. Yes, tonic will work, too. Garnish with one berry, two berry, three berry or more.
BASIL SMASH
Conversation running dry? Then it's time to Natalie Imbruglia the heck out of those basil leaves you've been growing all summer.
— 50ml Greenall's London Dry Gin
— 25ml fresh lemon juice
— 12.5ml sugar syrup
— 8 freshly torn basil leaves
Add basil to the base of the cocktail shaker and muddle gently. Next, pour in gin, your heart, soul and the remaining ingredients. Shake over ice and strain over an ice-filled tumbler glass, and start (re)memorising the rest of the lyrics to Torn. Head out for a night of 90s karaoke hits.
WILD BERRY FLORA DORA
When the 'yes' vote came through and all Australian lovebirds got the right to get hitched, this is the drink everyone should have had in hand to celebrate. With a marrying together of gin, ginger beer, lime and raspberry, it's the refreshing drink we all deserve.
— 40ml Greenall's Wild Berry Gin
— 20ml fresh lime juice
— 10ml raspberry syrup
— Ginger beer
Your Tetris skills will be invaluable here. Your job: build all ingredients in a highball glass over ice. Stir, stir, stir. Serve and play again.
GIN AND TONIC
Free pouring is for fools. What we're after is a taste sensation that rides the palate of perfection. And Greenall's has given us its easy-peasy, limey-squeezy take on the classic G&T.
— 50ml Greenall's London Dry Gin
— 100ml tonic water (again, go for quality)
— 2 lime wedges
Fill a tall glass with ice — that's right, enough to sink a duck. Squeeze in one of the lime wedges. Pour in gin. Top with tonic. Yes, all in that order. Garnish with your second lime wedge. Hold glass high for several seconds in appreciation, and then wink as you hand-deliver to your mate.
Make 'em all and find (or re-confirm) a favourite drink to pour your Greenall's into at home.
