Gordon’s Gin Blossom Cocktail
The Gordon’s Gin Blossom stands out in the gin cocktail scene owing to its simple and approachable fruit-forward flavour. While many famous gin drinks focus on the spirit’s botanical complexity (like a martini cocktail or negroni) or assertive citrus flavours (such as a gimlet cocktail or gin sour cocktail), this concoction has a gentler, universally appealing sweetness. What distinguishes the drink is its emphasis on sweet fruit juices - cranberry and apple - which softly complement the gin’s distinctive juniper flavour.
Ingredients
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- 30mL Gordon's London Dry Gin (or any London Dry gin of choice)
- 60mL cranberry juice
- 60mL apple juice
- Ice cubes
- 1nos lime wedge
Method
- Step 1
Fill a highball cocktail glass or large tumbler glass with plenty of fresh ice cubes.
- Step 2
Pour in the gin, cranberry juice and apple juice immediately into the glass with ice.
- Step 3
Gently stir the contents with a bar spoon for 10-15 seconds to blend the ingredients and chill the drink fully.
- Step 4
Garnish with a fresh lime wedge on the glass rim and serve immediately.
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
Make sure the cranberry and apple juices are ice-cold from the refrigerator as it substantially helps chill the drink rapidly with minimal stirring while preserving flavour.
Preparation Tip 2
Instead of dumping juices, gradually pour them over ice to allow the gin to distribute evenly without requiring excessive mixing.
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