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Roberta Ladbrook
Unique Blood Orange

Unique Blood Orange

Totally Unique July 10, 2023 In the world of gin, innovation and surprise are always welcome. Enter Eliksir Gin's remarkable creation: Blood Orange Gin. Crafted with an innovative combination of vapour infusion and pot distillation techniques, this clear gin defies expectations and delivers an extraordinary sensory experience that leaves a lasting impression. "People often ask why is it clear?" said Robbie Ladbrook the founder of Eliksir Gin. "I explain that when it comes to creating a tasty but classic gin it is all bout meticulously crafting the flavours not only through the ingredients but also the distillation process. Our combination...

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Roberta Ladbrook
Spiced Applenegroni

Spiced Applenegroni

The weather is getting colder so it's the perfect time to bring out the Autumn inspired cocktails and this is one of my favourites. A simple twist on the oh so trendy adult aperitif. The beauty is in the simplicity.      What you'll need:      30ml of Spiced Apple and Fig Eliksir Gin      15ml Campari      15ml Rosso Vermouth      10ml Crafty Ice Cider        Ice and apple slice to garnish Build over ice and stir well before serving in a whisky glass and garnishing with a slice of apple dipped in maple...

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Roberta Ladbrook
Sour Plum Gin Sour cocktail

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Cocktail Recipe Everyone loves a classic sour cocktail with the lemons and foamy top delight. This one is heavenly from the first sip as the villain of the Sour plum gin really adds a new dimension with its tartness. A great cocktail is all about layers of flavour, so instead of a plain simple syrup I used a smoked rosemary syrup, and rimmed the glass with our own Gin Salt.  Recipe for 2 serves  60ml Sour Bitch gin 15 ml Campari  45ml lemon juice 10ml sour plum juice  10ml smoked rosemary syrup 10ml egg white or aquafaba  Finally, shake vigorously in...

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Roberta Ladbrook
SPICED HOT GIN TODDY

SPICED HOT GIN TODDY

Recipe What could be more perfect on a chilly evening than a warming mug of spiced  hot gin toddy?(Mulled Gin, Warm Gin Sangria, Caribou Cocktail). Nothing really, so let's take a quick look at what a hot toddy is.  The drink has three potential origins. The first being colonial India in the 1610s and was derived from the Hindi word “taddy,” which translated into a drink made with fermented palm sap. In 1786, the word became official and was defined as an alcoholic drink made with hot water, spices, and sugar. The second origin is the Celtic tradition of yuletide celebrations where whisky...

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