Gin Blackberry Mule
History
Inspired by the classic Moscow Mule, this modern twist swaps vodka for gin and adds fresh blackberries, bringing to mind the rustic charm of a countryside market with a contemporary edge.
Ingredients
- 50ml Gin Le Tribute
- 100ml Le Tribute Ginger Beer
- 20ml fresh lime juice
- 4-5 fresh blackberries (or frozen)
- Crushed Ice
Preparation
Start by lightly muddling the blackberries with a spoon in a highball glass or copper mug to release their juice, then fill the glass halfway with crushed ice. Pour in the gin and lime juice, stirring gently, and top off with ginger beer, adding it slowly to keep the fizz. Finish by garnishing with an extra blackberry or a lime slice on the rim.
Sensations
A fresh and zesty burst: the gin blends with the sweet-tart blackberries, while the ginger beer delivers a spicy tingle on the tongue. The lime cuts through with a bright finish, leaving you refreshed and craving another sip.
Gin Lemonade Spritz
History
Born from sunny European afternoons, this cocktail pairs gin’s elegance with lemonade’s playfulness, making it the perfect carefree toast.
Ingredients
- 45ml of Gin Le Tribute
- 100ml artisanal lemonade
- 50ml of Pink Grapefruit Le Tribute or Soda Le Tribute
- Garnish: 2 fresh lemon slices, 3-4 mint leaves
- Crushed Ice
Preparation
Fill a highball glass two-thirds with crushed ice, then pour the gin and lemonade, stirring gently. Top with grapefruit soda or sparkling water, adding it slowly, and garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves, lightly crushing the mint beforehand.
Sensations
Light and lively: the gin softens into the sweet-sour lemonade, with soda bubbles tickling your throat. The mint cools the palate, leaving a clean, summery finish.
Pink Grapefruit Gin Fizz
History
A modern take on the 19th-century Fizz, this cocktail marries gin’s heritage with the bold flavor of pink grapefruit, ideal for a classy evening.
Ingredients
- 50ml of Gin
- 120ml of Pink Grapefruit Le Tribute
- 15ml of Simple Syrup
- Garnish: 1 pink grapefruit slice or peel twist, 2 springs of rosemary
- Crushed Ice
Preparation
Fill a lowball glass or wine glass with ice cubes, then pour the gin and simple syrup, stirring with a spoon. Add the pink grapefruit soda slowly to maintain the fizz, and garnish with a grapefruit slice or twist, lightly squeezing the peel over the top.
Sensations
A fizzy burst greets you, with gin weaving into the juicy bitterness of grapefruit. It’s dry yet fruity, finishing crisp and refreshing, urging you to take another sip.