Gordon's Legendary Soiree
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It’s Five o’clock somewhere:
Be a Legend with these Gordon’s summer cocktails
Throughout the ages, enthusiasts have been fascinated by gin, exploring the botanicals that give the liquid a characteristic that can’t be found in other liquor, making it one of the most sought after. Gin has a diverse range of flavor profiles, which is why it is the foundation of many iconic cocktails.
Gordon’s London Dry Gin is a legendary and recognizable brand that has shaped the drinks industry with trends that have given rise to some well-known cocktails, which we still enjoy today. As a pioneer in the gin category, in 1924, Gordon’s Dry Gin launched the first Cocktail Shaker bottle as a response to the popularity of cocktail parties. This demonstrates how innovation has always been central to the brand and why it continues to be the world’s most popular gin.
With gin inspiring the resurgence of the classic cocktail culture, mixologists are enjoying the versatility of the liquid, inventing a myriad of flavor profiles, crafting modern versions of classic cocktails and inventing completely new ones.
To awaken the legendary mixologist in you, we have compiled our bespoke Gordon’s Gin cocktails to help you quench your thirst during this summer season.
These delicious and refreshing gin cocktails are made for summer and feature light and fresh ingredients like citrus, herbs. These crisp gin drinks are perfect for your summer party or sipping poolside sundowners, food pairings and brunches.
Ingredients 2 parts Gordon’s Gin 3 parts grapefruit juice 1 slice grapefruit Rim with salt crystals
How It’s Done 1 Salt the rim of a highball glass. 2 Pour the Gordon’s Gin and grapefruit juice into a chilled cocktail shaker filled with ice. 3 Strain into the glass without the ice. 4 Garnish with a slice of grapefruit.
Gordon’s Gin & Juice: This is an old time classic cocktail loved by many for it’s refreshing qualities. This is a perfect cocktail for late breakfast and early brunches, sunsets and afternoon drinks.
Here’s what you need to know to make your own:
Ingredients 1 part Gordon’s Gin 1 part grapefruit juice 2 parts orange juice 1 slice grapefruit 1 slice orange
How It’s Done 1 Pour the liquid ingredients into a shaker filled with ice. 2 Shake well and pour into a highball glass. 3 Garnish with a slice of grapefruit and a slice of orange.
ENDS.
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About Gordon's Gin Gordon's Gin was conceived by Scotsman Alexander Gordon in 1769 and was produced in Southwark (London) before moving to Clerkenwell and now Basildon in Essex. Gordon's Gin is triple distilled and uses a combination of botanicals that has been kept secret for almost 250 years. Gordon's Gin is one of the top selling gins in the world and its bottles display the royal coat of arms by appointment of Her Majesty the Queen.
