Get into the swing of the Coronation celebrations with this delicious King’s Martini cocktail from the team at Harrogate based Slingsby Gin. Using their award-winning London Dry Gin, this cocktail definitely packs a punch and is the perfect accompaniment to a right royal celebration this bank holiday weekend! For more cocktail inspiration and to buy their range online visit www.spiritofharrogate.co.uk
Get your Jubilee Celebrations off to punchy start with this delicious Summer Punch Gin Cocktail recipe from the team at Masons of Yorkshire. A simple, refreshing summer drink that’s perfect for a party in the garden, the cocktail has been designed with sunny weather in mind, and uses Masons Special Edition Pink Grapefruit & Cucumber as a base for a bright, fresh and perfectly moreish summer drink. For more recipe inspiration and to buy online visit www.masonsofyorkshire.com
Ahead of Mother’s Day at the end of the month, if your mum’s more cocktails than cake, why not take inspiration from the team at Harrogate based Slingsby Gin with this Breakfast Martini cocktail. A cheeky addition to a sophisticated breakfast in bed, this tipple draws inspiration from classic marmalade flavours and uses their award-winning Marmalade Gin to create a tasty breakfast beverage with a kick! For more cocktail inspiration and to buy their range of spirits online, including their new personalised bottles, visit www.spiritofharrogate.co.uk
Hosting a Halloween party this weekend? This spooky cocktail from Harrogate based Slingsby Gin uses their new Blackberry Gin paired Blue Curacao and cranberry juice to create the perfect party tipple. For more cocktail recipe inspiration and to buy their award-winning range of premium spirits online visit www.spiritofharrogate.co.uk To make individually:
Using their best-selling Rosebud and Masons Gin Marmalade, this collaborative cocktail recipe from the teams at Masons Yorkshire Gin and Masham based Rosebud Preserves makes the perfect summer drink for gin and marmalade lovers alike! For more Rosebud Preserves recipe inspiration visit www.rosebudpreserves.co.uk Makes 2 cocktails
Celebrate the launch of Masons new special edition Pink Grapefruit & Cucumber Gin with this cocktail recipe, perfect for sipping on a lazy afternoon in the garden this bank holiday weekend. The new gin combines crisp pink grapefruit citrus flavours with juniper paired with smooth and cooling cucumber freshness and is perfect with tonic and ice or as part of their Summer Punch Gin Cocktail. For more information, cocktail inspiration and to buy online visit www.masonsofyorkshire.com Cut a pink grapefruit and 2 limes into small chunks. Fill a large jug with ice and then squeeze the cut fruit over it and add to the jug. Add the gin, Martini and rose water Top up with the Elderflower Presse. Garnish with a sprig of basil and enjoy poured into ice filled wine glasses with some freshly peeled cucumber ribbons. Top tip - For added flavour leave the fruit herbs and spirits to steep overnight then add the ice and soda when ready to serve.
Staying in may be the new going out for the next few months so it might be time to perfect your cocktail mixing skills! The espresso martini is the ultimate evening cocktail and this version from the team at Harrogate based Slingsby Gin puts a twist on the classic recipe by using citrus notes to create the Slingsby Marmalade Espresso Martini. For more recipe inspiration and to buy Slingsby’s range of award-winning spirits online visit their website www.spiritofharrogate.co.uk
For a noble fizz fit for a prince shake together 1 measure Raisthorpe Damson Gin Liqueur with 1/2tsp powdered sugar (whiz in a blender or grind with a pestle and mortar) and a squeeze of lemon. Pour over ice and top with soda.
Toast the heir to the throne with this green goddess of cocktails made from 2 juiced pears and apples and 2tbsp lemon juice shaken with Raisthorpe Sloe Gin and a dollop of honey. Pour over ice and add a splash of club soda.
To make the bread sauce; bring the milk to the boil with the onion in it and let it infuse for approximately 20 minutes. Remove the onion and add the remaining ingredients. The sauce should be of a loose, dropping consistency. Set aside and keep warm. To make the game chips; peel the potato and slice thinly. Remove as much starch as possible by rinsing in cold water, then pat dry. Heat the oil and deep fry for two to three minutes until golden brown. To cook the grouse; Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6. Season and put the juniper berries inside the cavities of the birds. Tuck a sprig of thyme under each leg and lay two rashers of bacon over each breast. Heat the fat in a roasting tin and sear on each side. Roast for 16 to 20 minutes, depending on size, then remove from the tray and keep warm. Add the root vegetables, any juices, stock, sloe gin and red wine and simmer gently for approximately six minutes. Sieve into a saucepan and check the seasoning. Serve with the game chips, vegetables, bread sauce and a pot of redcurrant jelly.