Sunday Gin Cocktail Recommendation!

Summer Berry Highball Recipe: Easy & Refreshing Gin Cocktail!

Ingredients 

1 Strawberry
3 Raspberries
50ml Rutland Square Gin
15ml Elderflower Syrup
15ml Lemon Juice
45ml Apple Juice
50ml Soda Water
Mint & Raspberries, to Garnish

How to prepare this delicious Berry Gin Cocktail

Add the raspberries and strawberry to a shaker and gently muddle them. Add Rutland square Gin, elderflower syrup, lime juice, apple juice and shake well. Strain into a Highball glass over ice and top with soda. Garnish with raspberries and mint.

Preparing at Home? Here are some Do's & Don'ts 

• Use Rutland Square Gin if you are looking to add some more flavours to your cocktail
• Muddle the fruits gently, to release flavours and not to crush the fruit into a pulp. Use a sturdy glass for precision. 
• You might already know this one. Don't use warm soda water!
• Pour the soda water last, very gently, as it will help maintain the fizz. 

Highball - A Cocktail Category 

Highball is a category of cocktails which consists of a spirit and a larger proportion of a non-alcoholic mixer, typically served over ice in a tall glass. These drinks are known to be light and refreshing. This cocktail can be prepared with whatever berries are in season, such as blackberries, blueberries, or raspberries.

History of Highball Cocktails

The highball was created both in UK and US to begin with, as a simple mix of spirit and soda for social gatherings. It gained popularity as a refreshing, easy-to-make drink. Japan later started preparing highball cocktails emphasizing quality and precision. Gin naturally joined the highball family. offering a botanical twist. 

You're one step closer to becoming a connoisseur and really enjoying that home cocktail to its fullest.

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