Tired of going the safe route with a gin and tonic? Why not spice up that classic combo (or even sweeten it)? Here's your chance to wow your guests and friends at all your lunch parties and brunches or even treat yourself to some fab cocktails. Beefeater London brings to you exclusive and fresh cocktail recipes that you can make with easily available ingredients. With a 200-year old legacy, Beefeater is one of the most awarded gins in the world. In addition to a variety of flavours, it’s the go-to brand for gin-based concoctions. With Beefeater, find the answer to the question “Shaken or Stirred?” and much much more. Keep checking this space every Friday for a new cocktail for you to try out at your weekend chill session with the gang.
Step Up Your Cocktail Game With Beefeater London
Beefeater and Tonic
Nothing can beat the classic Gin & Tonic combo that’s a go-to for gin lovers around the globe! But there is such a thing as G&T done right. How, you ask? Use this recipe to know how much of what to add to your cocktail for the perfect balance.
Ingredients
50ml Beefeater Dry London Gin, 150ml Indian Tonic Water
Method
Stir both ingredients together to form the perfect blend. Serve in a Highball or Copa glass for a beautiful presentation. Go for the classic lemon/orange wheel garnish on your glass or give your drink an exciting twist by adding strawberry slices in it to transform it into a Pink Strawberry cocktail.Frozen B&T Twist
If you’re a fan of the classic Gin and Tonic, you’ll love this tangy sibling.
Ingredients
60ml Beefeater Dry London Gin, 50ml Tonic, 15ml Lemon Juice, 5ml Sugar Syrup, + 50ml Tonic (not blended)
Method
Blend your Beefeater Dry London Gin and tonic with lemon juice, sugar syrup and lots of ice. Serve in a Copa glass (for the authentic cocktail feel) and top it up with 50ml tonic (not blended). Spruce up your presentation with lemon or orange wheels on top of your icy beverage. Sip away! (Beware of brain freeze!)
Summer Lemonade
Summertime calls for some refreshing lemonade and boy oh boy does this Summer Lemonade cocktail check off all the boxes.
Ingredients
60ml Beefeater Dry London Gin, 20ml Lemon Juice, 20ml Agave Syrup/Honey, 1 Fresh Passion Fruit, + 50ml Lemonade (not blended)
Method
Blend all your ingredients except the lemonade (hold the ice). Strain your blended concoction to get rid of the passion fruit seeds. Add two handfuls of crushed ice to your blended mixture and blend away till you reach a granita texture. Serve in a jar or Copa glass and top up with 50ml lemonade. Add a lemon wheel or passionfruit slice for garnish.
Mango Fresh
Mango season may be technically over but you'll never miss it with this sweet and tangy Mango Fresh cocktail!
Ingredients
60ml Beefeater Dry London Gin, 150ml Mango Juice, 20ml Lemon Juice, 10ml Sugar Syrup, 2 Dashes Orange Bitters
Method
Throw all your ingredients together in a blender and hit that switch till you reach your desired consistency. Serve in a jar for an extra flair. Serve with a mango slice (that’s the real cherry on top).
Pomegranate Negroni
Enjoy a pomegranate cocktail delight with hints of bitterness and tartness. Perfect for any classy occasion or even a last-minute sundowner at home; top it up with soda for a twist on a classic Americano.
Ingredients
40ml Beefeater Dry London Gin, 30ml Campari, 25ml Lillet Blanc, 10ml Pomegranate Juice, 2 Dashes Orange Bitters
Method
Add all your ingredients into a mixing glass with lots of ice. Stir that mixture until chilled. Strain your tempting concoction into an ice-filled rocks/coupe glass. Add an orange twist to the side of your glass for a tropical-looking finish.
Tropic Collins
Fresh, fruity and tart goodness is what you get when you go tropical with a beachy Tropic Collins cocktail. The perfect drink for you and your friends to enjoy all year long.
Ingredients
50ml Beefeater Dry London Gin, 20ml Honey Syrup, 25ml Fresh Pineapple Juice, 20ml Lemon Juice, 3 Mint Leaves, + 50ml Soda (not blended)
Method
Throw together your Beefeater Dry London Gin, muddled mint leaves, honey syrup, lemon and pineapple juice into a shaker. Shake away and strain into a highball glass with ice. Top up your mixture with soda and stir to bring it all together. Add a lemon wheel on top along with some fresh mint leaves and voila!
Green Goddess
Get a taste of herbaceous and complex flavour profiles with this gin-based cocktail or as some people would say, it tastes like green! The perfect fit for cocktails and parties, go green at the next get-together.
Ingredients
35ml Beefeater Dry London Gin, 45g Fresh Cucumber, 20ml Fresh Lime Juice, 15ml Honey Syrup, 4-5 Large Basil Leaves, 100g Crushed Ice
Method
Blend all your ingredients (hold the gin for now) together for an aromatic mixture. Pass it through a sieve and skim. Pour it into an airtight bottle for easy storage in the fridge. Serve it in a glass presentation bottle filled with chipped ice or go the punch cup route half-rimmed with salt and pepper. Add the gin and garnish with a basil leaf.
Marmalade Daiquiri
Whether you’re in the mood for a pre-dinner refreshment or a sundowner, the Marmalade Daiquiri, with its citrus freshness and a slightly sour zing, is the answer to your wishes.
Ingredients
50ml Beefeater Dry London Gin, 20ml Fresh Lime Juice, 20ml Agave Syrup, 1 Bar Spoon Orange Marmalade
Method
Pour your Beefeater Gin, lime juice, and agave syrup with some marmalade into a shaker. Add some ice and give it a good shake until chilled. Fine strain the mixture into a chilled coupe/martini glass with a lime wheel on its rim. Enjoy!
