Golden Berry
The citrus-forward Golden Berry cocktail creates an ideal interplay between the tart-sweet complexity of golden berry syrup and botanical gin. This drink is also about texture and vibrancy, not just flavour and it finishes with a crisp, effervescent mouthfeel that keeps it light on the palate, as it is topped with tonic water.
Ingredients
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- 30mL gin
- 20mL golden berry syrup
- 15mL fresh lime juice
- 60mL chilled tonic water
- for garnish Lime slice
- for shaking and serving Ice cubes
Method
- Step 1
To begin, combine the gin, golden berry syrup and lime juice in an ice-filled shaker.
- Step 2
Shake rapidly for 10-15 seconds to chill and combine the citrus and syrupy textures into a fresh, vivi
- Step 3
Strain into an ice-filled highball glass, leaving enough space for the tonic to maintain its fizz and keep the drink light.
- Step 4
Top with tonic water and garnish with a lime slice for an aromatic touch and colour that complements the drink’s sour brightness.
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
By simmering fresh golden berries with sugar and water, you can make your own golden berry syrup, which provides a natural tang without using artificial flavours.
Preparation Tip 2
The vivid acidity of the golden berry should be complemented, not overpowered, by a tonic with mild citrus overtones and moderate bitterness.
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