Take a moment for yourself. It’s the new year. Get comfortable on a late summer afternoon. That worn old folding chair that’s seen more than its fair share of hot days and sea air. As the sun sets and the late breeze kicks in, inhale. Hold it for a spell. Then throw back some of this month’s gin. You know what’s in store? Refreshment, brightness, and tang from the citrus, perfectly balancing the sweetness and alcohol, leaving a clean and invigorating sensation on the palate. As the sun kisses your skin and the waves lap at your toes, the citrus’ zesty punch folds in with the orange’s sweeter notes. Every problem you ever had fades into the background. See? That wasn’t so hard, was it?
Botanicals:
Juniper, Coriander, Orris Root, Orange Peel, Orange Blossom, Hibiscus, Cinnamon, Almond.
ABV:
40%
Method:
Pot & Vapour
Distiller:
Tim Kempton
Signature Serve:
Fever-Tree Indian Tonic. Garnish with an Orange peel twist.
This month's cocktails:
Orange Blossom Spritz
INGREDIENTS:
60ML SERENITY GIN
30ML LEMON JUICE
15ML COINTREAU
5 DROPS WONDERFOAM (OR 20ML EGG WHITE)
METHOD:
ADD SERENITY GIN, HONEY SYRUP & ORANGE JUICE TO COCKTAIL SHAKER FILLED WITH ICE.
SHAKE FOR 10-12 SECONDS.
POUR INTO WINE GLASS THROUGH FINE STRAINER
ADD SPARKLING WINE & DASH OF SODA WATER
GARNISH WITH ORANGE TWIST
FOR HONEY SYRUP, MIX HONEY AND WARM WATER AT 2:1 RATIO AND STIR UNTIL COMBINED.
White Lady
INGREDIENTS:
60ML SERENITY GIN
30ML LEMON JUICE
15ML COINTREAU
5 DROPS WONDERFOAM (OR 20ML EGG WHITE)
METHOD:
ADD ALL INGREDIENTS TO A COCKTAIL SHAKER FILLED WITH ICE.
SHAKE FOR 10-12 SECONDS.
STRAIN LIQUID INTO THE SMALLER, EMPTY TIN.
REMOVE ICE AND POUR LIQUID BACK INTO THE EMPTY, LARGE TIN.
SHAKE AGAIN FOR 10-12 SECONDS
STRAIN INTO A COUPETTE GLASS.