The Winter Gin & Tonic is a twist on the classic G&T. A dash of elderflower liqueur, sloe gin & Campari team up with gin & tonic to create a drink with a pretty blush and a hint of fruit.
I’ve now got a G&T for all seasons. Take a look at my spring gin & tonic, summer gin & tonic and autumn gin & tonic.
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Sometimes a recipe can sit in my notebook for a very long time. Often, it’s just a title, waiting for me to get around to developing the actual recipe. Other times it’s a recipe I’ve tested and tweaked numerous times until I’m finally satisfied with it. And then the season moves on, so the recipe sits there until the season rolls around again. Well guess what, it’s finally the perfect time to talk about this Winter Gin & Tonic – it’s been waiting patiently in my notebook for quite some time.
The nights are darker and the temperature has dropped rapidly over the last week. Winter is definitely not far away now. So, I like my Friday night cocktail ritual all the more now. What could be better than saying goodnight to the dark and cold world outside by locking the door and snuggling up for the night with a couple of seasonal cocktails and a game or two with the family.
The Winter Gin & Tonic embraces the classic G&T but gives it a bit of a shake up to match the time of year. Both the sloe gin and Campari add a warming hue to the drink and a wintery edge to the flavour. But the touch of elderflower reminds us that summer will be back. Even in cocktails I like to spread positivity.
Oh, and if you’re worried about the Campari, don’t be. There’s only a splash in the entire drink, so it’s not bitter at all.
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Winter Gin & Tonic with Elderflower & Sloe
Ingredients
For the Cocktail
- 40ml (1 part) Gin
- 10ml (¼ part) Sloe Gin
- 10ml (¼ part) Elderflower Liqueur
- 10ml (¼ part) Campari
- 50ml (1 ¼ part) Tonic Water
- 3 drops Orange bitters
Garnish
- 1 Blackberry
- Orange peel – spiral
Instructions
- Put all the alcohol and the orange bitters into a cocktail shaker with a few ice cubes and shake for 20 seconds
- Fill a tumbler with ice and strain the alcohol into the glass
- Top with tonic water
- Garnish with a spiral of orange peel and a blackberry (optional)
- Serve immediately
Elena Maria
i will so try this recipe, also where are the glasses /glassware from ?
Jane Saunders
So pleased you like this recipe Elena. The glasses are from IKEA – I picked them up last winter.
Caroline / Caroline's Cooking
I love this idea! I’ve made homemade cranberry gin which makes another great seasonal G&T, but I love sloe gin too so can imagine how good this is.
Jane Saunders
Thanks Caroline. Cranberry gin sounds good too – hope you’ve got the recipe published as I’m coming over to hunt it out.
Albert Trotter
it sounds so yummy and easy to made too..i will definitely try this
Jane Saunders
Thanks Albert. I hope you enjoy one soon.
Christine | Mid-Life Croissant
It is the perfect time, indeed, for this stunner. Has my name all over it.
Jane Saunders
Thanks Christine.Enjoy it asap!