Caorunn Gin Cocktails for World Gin Day – June 13th, 2015

Saturday, June 13 is World Gin Day. That’s right, an entire day dedicated to our favorite juniper-based spirit.

To celebrate the occasion, bartenders across the country are shaking up some gin cocktails with Caorunn, the small-batch Scottish gin made with foraged Celtic botanicals. From the classic gin and tonic to a fun and boozy Caorunn infused milkshake, below are four recipes to help celebrate World Gin Day.

Bloodhound Shake

By Allison Kave, Butter & Scotch, Brooklyn, NYC

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Caorunn Gin
• 1/2 oz. Sweet Vermouth
• 1/2 oz. Dry Vermouth
• 2 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream
• 1 scoop Strawberry Ice Cream

Preparation: Combine all ingredients in a blender until blended. Pour into a parfait or pint glass. Top with whipped cream and a slice of fresh strawberry.

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Waverely

By Andrey Kalinin, Highlands, NYC

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Thyme Infused Caorunn Gin
• 3/4 oz. Lime Juice
• 3/4 oz. Cane Sugar Syrup
• 3/4 oz. Cucumber Puree

Preparation: Combine all ingredients and shake. Serve in rocks glass on ice. Garnish with thinly sliced cucumber and a sprig of fresh thyme.

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972

By Matt Sopata, Metro Oyster Exchange, Virginia Beach, VA

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Caorunn Gin
• 1 oz. Lillet Blanc
• 1 oz. Fresh Pear Juice
• 1/2 oz. Honey

Preparation: Combine all ingredients and shake with ice. Rinse glass with Domaine de Canton, strain and serve in a martini glass.

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Clearly Crane

• 2 1/2 oz. Lemonade or Sprite
• 2 1/2 oz. Tonic
• 1 1/2 oz. Caorunn Gin
• 1/2 oz. Dry Vermouth
• 5 drops Lemon Bitters

Preparation: Build in a chilled glass. Add alcohol and bitters. Add some fine diced orange, lemon, lime and grapefruit and three long sprigs of mint before adding ice. Fill with crushed ice and add rest of the ingredients. Stir well so fruit is distributed.