Enjoying fancy cocktails does not have to break your bank. You do not need to head out to a bar or invest heavily in your home bar. Gin is a versatile spirit drink and discovering the art of cocktail mixing can help save you a lot of money. All you need is a quick trip to the grocery for a few essentials and Ginebra San Miguel gin products as base.
Here are some elegant yet easy-to-make cocktails to lift your spirit this rainy season:
Artemisia
Often associated with herbal and piney tastes, Artemisia is a cocktail drink that provides a bitter counterbalance to sweet and sour elements. This mix blends the bitterness of cucumber, the sweetness of pineapple, and the sourness of lemon, all elevated by the classic gin taste of Ginebra San Miguel. Garnished with dried pineapple, this mix is perfect for bringing a taste of the tropics to any occasion.
What you need:
– Ginebra San Miguel
– pineapple juice
– cucumber concentrates
– sugar
– lemon juice
– garnish: dried pineapple, sesame oil
How to make it:
• In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine Ginebra San Miguel, pineapple juice, cucumber concentrates, sugar, and lemon juice.
• Shake well.
• Transfer in a glass with ice.
• Garnish with dried pineapple and 3 drops of sesame oil.
• Serve.
Mango Fuego
This flavorful cocktail combines the sweet tropical flavor of mango with the zesty kick of chili, balanced by the smooth taste of GSM Blue Light Gin. With its perfectly balanced flavors, Mango Fuego will surely be your new go-to drink.
What you need:
– 60 mL GSM Blue Light Gin
– 90 mL mango juice
– 15 mL chili syrup
– 15 mL lemon juice
– garnish: mango slices and chili flakes
How to make it:
• In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine GSM Blue Light Gin, mango juice, lemon juice, and chili syrup.
• Shake well.
• Transfer in a glass with ice.
• Garnish with mango slices and chili flakes.
• Serve.
Ambrosia
Often referred to as the drink of the gods in Greek mythology, Ambrosia is a surprising and refreshing cocktail that showcases the smooth character of GSM Premium Gin. The unexpected blend of blueberry and tamarind syrup with GSM Premium Gin creates a unique flavor profile that will leave you craving another sip.
What you need:
– 60 mL GSM Premium Gin
– 15 mL blueberry syrup
– 15 mL tamarind syrup
– 45 mL soda water
– garnish: blueberry and lemon
How to make it:
• In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine GSM Premium Gin, blueberry syrup, and tamarind syrup.
• Shake well.
• Strain in a glass with ice.
• Top-up with water and serve.
Whether you want to impress your friends with your mixology skills or treat yourself to something cool and refreshing, these simple yet delicious cocktails will surely elevate your drinking session at home this rainy season.
