Alternative gin recipes to the classic G&T

Try all these cocktails using our ES Botanical London Dry Gin. 

Classic Negroni

Serves 1 | Ready in 5 mins

Pour 25ml Asda Extra Special Botanical London Dry Gin , 25ml Vermouth Rosso, 25ml Campari and a handful of ice cubes into a jug. Stir the mixture until the outside of the jug feels cold. Strain into a glass and add fresh ice. Garnish with a slice of orange.

Rosemary Gin Fizz

Serves 1 | Ready in 10 mins, plus steeping

Pour 25ml lime juice into a shaker with 1tbsp of rosemary syrup and 50ml Asda Extra Special Botanical London Dry Gin . Add a handful of ice cubes and shake for 10 secs. Strain into a tall glass over ice and top with 100ml sparkling water. Garnish with a fresh sprig of rosemary and wedge of lime.

How to make rosemary syrup:

Simmer 100g granulated sugar in a small pan with 100ml water until the sugar has dissolved. Add 3 sprigs of rosemary and take off the heat. Leave to infuse until cool, strain into a bottle and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Christmas Nut Cream

Serves 1 | Ready in 10 mins

Spread 1tbsp chopped hazelnuts onto a board and chop into fine pieces. Brush a little hazelnut chocolate spread around the rim of a tumbler then dip into the nuts so they stick. In a large jug, stir together 1tsp hazelnut chocolate spread and 25ml Asda Extra Special Botanical London Dry Gin until smooth. Add 50ml Irish cream liqueur, 1tbsp double cream and a generous handful of ice cubes. Stir until the outside of the jug feels really cold and then strain into your prepared glass with some fresh ice to serve.

Cranberry Gin Sparkle

Serves 1 | Ready in 5 mins

In a cocktail shaker, stir together 1 heaped tsp Asda Extra Special Cranberry Sauce with Ruby Port with 50ml Asda Extra Special Botanical London Dry Gin until smooth. Add 25ml lemon juice and a handful of ice cubes. Shake until the outside of the shaker feels very cold and then fine strain into a Champagne flute or coupe. Top with chilled Prosecco and gar nish with a frozen cranberry.

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