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Celebrating World Cocktail Day

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World Cocktail Day is celebrated annually on May 13th, commemorating the art and history of cocktails around the globe. The origins of this commemoration can be traced back to 1806 when the first recorded definition of a cocktail appeared in “The Balance and Columbian Repository” newspaper in Hudson, New York.

A cocktail can be described as a liquor that consists of a mix of a spirit of any kind, sugar, water, and any bitters. So, as you enjoy this day here are four gin-based cocktail recipes to elevate your experience.

Gin and Tonic

Ingredients

Gilbeys Gin 60 ml

Tonic water 120-180 ml

1 wedge of lime

Ice cubes.

Optional: additional lime slices or cucumber slices for garnish

Instructions:

Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.

Pour the gin over the ice.

Top up with tonic water, stirring gently to combine.

Squeeze the lime wedge over the drink and drop it into the glass.

Optionally, garnish with additional lime slices or cucumber slices.

Give it a final gentle stir and enjoy your refreshing Gin and Tonic

PINKY

Ingredients

Gilbeys Pink Gin – 60 ml

Tamarind juice – 30ml

Tonic water 120-180 ml.

Ice Cubes

Instructions:

Add a few ice cubes to your glass

Pour the Pink gin over the ice.

Top up with 120-180 ml. tonic water.

Add 30 ml Tamarind Juice,

stirring gently to combine. and enjoy your refreshing Pinky Gin

SEX ON THE AIR

Ingredients

Gilbeys Gin 60ml

Assorted Fruit

Lime juice 15 ml

Tonic water 120-180 ml

Instructions:

Add a few ice cubes to your glass.

Add Gilbeys gin over the ice.

Top up with lime juice and stir gently to combine.

Garnish with assorted strawberries or any other berries of your choice.

Add 120-180ml of tonic water.

Give it a final gentle stir and enjoy your refreshing Sex on the Air

ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM

Ingredients

Gilbeys Gin 60 ml

Lime 30 ml

Hibiscus syrup 30 ml

Top up soda water

Instructions:

Add a few Ice cubes to your glass.

Pour the Gilbeys gin over the ice.

Top up with Hibiscus syrup, stirring gently to combine.

Add soda water to the glass.

Give it a final gentle stir and enjoy your refreshing Elephant in the Room

So, as you mark World Cocktail Day remember to please drink responsibly and remember alcohol is not sold to persons under the age of 18.

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