Kiwi gin maker shares her secret recipe for the perfect summer cocktail
There's nothing better than a cheeky gin on a beautiful summer's day.
Well, now you can elevate your tipples with these deliciously refreshing gin cocktail recipe! It features a zesty twist and is sure to become a new favourite.
Kiwi-made Lighthouse Gin's head distiller Rachel Hall is sharing her secret Gin-cello recipes to help add a little zing to your next summer soiree.
Lighthouse Gin's 'Gin-cello' recipe
Ingredients:
• 12 lemons halved
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 700ml bottle of Gin
Method:
1. Add lemons & sugar to a stand mixer and mix on low until lemons are crushed and sugar is dissolved (you can also mix by hand with a wooden spoon).
2. Once sugar is dissolved, slowly stir in gin.
3. Place into a sealed container and leave in the fridge for a minimum of 2 days (we like to leave it for a week) to infuse.
4. Strain through a fine sieve into a bottle. Place bottle back in fridge until needed.
'Gin-cello' spritz cocktail recipe
Ingredients:
• Ice
• 30ml Gin-cello
• 15ml white vermouth (we recommend Dolin Blanc)
• 10ml fresh lemon juice
Method:
1. Add ice, Gin-cello, white vermouth and lemon juice into a glass.
2. Top with soda, garnish with sprig of thyme and enjoy!
R18 Drink responsiblyÂ
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