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More classic and modern cocktails
In the mood to mix? Here are 5 new recipes to try, including Gimlet, Paloma, Boulevardier. Each one lists the ingredients, times and step-by-step instructions so you can follow along easily.
Gimlet
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.75 oz simple syrup
- 1 lime wheel, for garnish
- Ice, for shaking
Instructions
- Add the gin, lime juice and simple syrup to a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake for 12-15 seconds until well chilled.
- Double-strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and serve.
Tips
- Vodka can replace gin for a lighter, more neutral version.
- Equal parts lime and syrup keep it balanced; cut the syrup for a sharper drink.
Paloma
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila blanco
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 pinch salt
- 4 oz grapefruit soda
- 1 grapefruit or lime wedge, for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add the tequila, lime juice and a pinch of salt.
- Top with grapefruit soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with a grapefruit or lime wedge and serve.
Tips
- For a fresher version, use 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice plus soda water and a little simple syrup.
- A salted rim adds extra savoury contrast if you like.
Boulevardier
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz bourbon
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 1 orange twist, for garnish
- Ice, for stirring
Instructions
- Add the bourbon, Campari and sweet vermouth to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir for 20-30 seconds until chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube, or serve up in a coupe.
- Express an orange twist over the surface and drop it in.
Tips
- Rye whiskey makes it drier and spicier than bourbon.
- Bumping the bourbon to 2 oz gives a boozier, whiskey-forward drink.
Dark 'n' Stormy
Ingredients
- 2 oz dark rum
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 4 oz ginger beer
- 1 lime wedge, for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass with ice and add the lime juice.
- Pour in the ginger beer.
- Slowly float the dark rum on top so it layers over the ginger beer.
- Garnish with a lime wedge; stir before drinking if you prefer it mixed.
Tips
- A dark, molasses-rich rum gives the signature colour and layered look.
- Leave out the lime for the most traditional two-ingredient version.
Penicillin
Ingredients
- 2 oz blended scotch
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz honey-ginger syrup
- 0.25 oz Islay single malt scotch, for floating
- 1 piece candied ginger, for garnish
- Ice, for shaking and serving
Instructions
- Shake the blended scotch, lemon juice and honey-ginger syrup with ice for about 12 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice, ideally one large cube.
- Gently float the Islay single malt over the top.
- Garnish with a piece of candied ginger.
Tips
- Make honey-ginger syrup by warming equal parts honey and water with sliced fresh ginger, then straining and cooling.
- The Islay float adds smoke and aroma; skip it for a mellower, less peaty drink.
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