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.
