Gin Cocktails

• The Gannet interviews Justin & Jenny

  published 17 June 2016 in Gin Cocktails, Recipes, Events, News

  

  We were interviewed by Killian Fox of The Gannet over a spot of lunch and gin cocktails a few weeks ago. Lovely piece, thank you Killian! Fab pics by Emile Dineen….

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• Rhubarb Martini

  published 09 May 2016 by Justin Green in Gin Cocktails

  

  This is the cocktail we serve during the spring and summer at Ballyvolane House as the rhubarb is in season and we grow it in our walled-garden. A couple of Rhubarb Martinis before dinner promises lively conversation throughout dinner. They are absolutely delicious and very easy to make.

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• Hedgerow Martini

  published 09 May 2016 by Antony Jackson in Gin Cocktails

  

  We use sloes, blackberries and elderflowers that are all foraged from the hedgerows at different times of the year. We pick the elderflowers in May and make a large batch of elderflower cordial, but you can also buy elderflower cordial in the shops.

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• The Perfect B&T

  published 12 February 2016 by Justin Green in Gin Cocktails

  

  What exactly makes a perfect Bertha and Tonic? A simple and authentic twist on a cocktail classic.

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• The Perfect Dry Martini Cocktail

  published 11 February 2016 by Antony Jackson in Gin Cocktails

  

  This is a classic recipe for 2 Dry Martinis. Generally as a rule of thumb, there should be 3, 4 or 5 parts gin to 1 part vermouth. Nowadays, it’s more popular the have a high proportion of vermouth.

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