Spring has arrived, and it’s time to celebrate with a selection of refreshing cocktails that combine the essence of the season with the unmistakable flavour of premium gin! From herbal notes to fresh fruits and floral touches, these cocktails are perfect for enjoying on sunny days and mild evenings. Get ready to elevate your toasts with these delightful recipes!
Spring Gin and Tonic
- 60 ml gin
- 30 ml tonic water
- Cucumber slices
- Fresh basil leaves
- Lemon zest
Preparation:
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Pour the gin and tonic water over the ice in a 2:1 ratio.
- Add cucumber slices and a few fresh basil leaves to the glass.
- Lightly squeeze a lemon slice over the cocktail and garnish with lemon zest.
- Stir gently and enjoy!
Strawberry and Basil Gin Smash
- 60 ml gin
- Fresh strawberries
- Basil leaves
- Sugar syrup
- Lemon juice
Preparation:
- In a mortar, mash a few fresh strawberries and basil leaves with a bit of sugar syrup.
- Transfer the mixture to a shaker with ice.
- Add the gin and a splash of lemon juice.
- Shake well and strain into a glass with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a strawberry on the rim of the glass and enjoy this aromatic spring cocktail!
Cucumber and Mint Gimlet
- 60 ml gin
- Lime juice
- Cucumber syrup
- Fresh mint leaves
Preparation:
- In a shaker with ice, mix the gin with freshly squeezed lime juice and cucumber syrup.
- Add a few fresh mint leaves.
- Shake vigorously and strain into a martini glass.
- Garnish with a thin slice of cucumber and a mint leaf.
- Enjoy this burst of freshness in every sip!
Lavender and Grapefruit Gin Fizz
- 60 ml gin
- Lavender infusion
- Fresh grapefruit juice
- Sugar syrup
- Sparkling water
Preparation:
- Prepare a lavender infusion by heating some water and letting lavender flowers steep for a few minutes. Cool the infusion.
- In a shaker with ice, mix the gin with fresh grapefruit juice, sugar syrup, and a bit of lavender infusion.
- Shake well and strain into a tall glass with ice.
- Top up with a splash of sparkling water.
- Garnish with a slice of grapefruit and a sprig of lavender.
- Enjoy this Gin Fizz with floral and citrusy notes that will transport you to spring with every sip!
Elderflower and Lime Gin Spritz
- 45 ml gin
- 30 ml elderflower liqueur
- Lime juice
- Sparkling water
Preparation:
- In a tall glass with ice, mix the gin with the elderflower liqueur and lime juice.
- Top up with sparkling water and stir gently.
- Garnish with a slice of lime and an elderflower sprig.
- Enjoy this refreshing Gin Spritz with floral and citrus notes that capture the essence of spring in every sip!
These spring cocktails with Bruni Collin’s premium gin are perfect for sharing with friends on a sunny afternoon or enjoying solo as you unwind at the end of the day. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do! And remember, always drink responsibly.
Cheers to the arrival of spring!
