S.O. Summer Gin Cocktails
We visited Chew Valley Distillery, the multi-award winning independent that lovingly produces our own recipe SUAVE OWL gin.
By the end of an afternoon at the distillery, we had sampled some new stunning recipes that brought out the best in our gin and fit perfectly into a summer’s day or night.
Short Drinks
Served in a smaller glass with a higher concentration of alcohol.
Veteran Owl
The Army & Navy is a classic cocktail. Our SUAVE OWL interpretation is an all day sipper. It has a citrus hit with a hint of almond. Simply adjust your addition of lemon to make it your ideal sweetness. Working as an aperitif or an after-dinner drink, this smooth drink will have you going back for more.
Ingredients:
SUAVE OWL Gin - 50ml
Orgeat - 20ml
Lemon Juice - 20ml
Angostura – 1 Dash
Garnish - Orange Peel
To make, pour your ingredients into a cocktail shaker, shake, then serve topped with garnish.
Snowy Owl
A sibling of the Army & Navy, a White Navy leans even further into citrus sweetness. Our SUAVE OWL version is no exception. It is a light drink and the addition of egg white or an alternative makes for extra foam and a creamy texture that is easy to love.
Ingredients:
SUAVE OWL Gin - 50ml
Contreau - 20ml
Lemon Juice - 20ml
Sugar & Salt Solution - To Taste
Garnish - Orange Peel
One Egg White Or Equivalent
To make, pour your ingredients into a cocktail shaker, shake, then serve topped with garnish.
Sweet Snowy Owl
For any amaretto fans, you will not want to miss this one. The fruitiness and delicious nuttiness of the amaretto paired with the lightness of the core drink makes this a delightful experience. It is a fantastic option for evening celebrations.
Ingredients:
SUAVE OWL Gin - 50ml
Amaretto - 20ml
Lemon Juice - 20ml
Garnish - Glacé Cherry
To make, pour your ingredients into a cocktail shaker, shake, then serve with garnish. For a slightly lighter drink, simply add cherry juice.
On Ice
Served in a small glass over ice.
Night Owl Negroni
The Night Owl Negroni is a sophisticated cocktail that is perfect for a classy evening affair. Enjoy bitter and fruity flavours with a strong drink and unwind at the end of a long day. Simple to make, there is no wondering why this drink is so popular.
Ingredients:
SUAVE OWL Gin - 25ml
Sweet Vermouth - 25ml
Campari - 25ml
Garnish - Orange Peel
To make, pour your ingredients into a cocktail shaker, shake, then serve topped with garnish.
Tall Drinks
Served in a larger glass and mixed with either a lower concentration alcohol or mixer.
Twit Twoo
A SUAVE OWL play on a classic Gin Fizz. A dry hint of wine with a suggestion of gin and clean taste. This simple, refreshing drink is ideal for hot days. You will find yourself going back for more! Best enjoyed on a hot afternoon spent in the sun, just make sure you drink plenty of water too.
Ingredients:
SUAVE OWL Gin - 30ml
Lemon With Sugar Or Honey - 15ml
Fill To Top With Sparkling White Wine
Garnish - Mint, Citrus Peel, Slice Of Orange (Fresh Or Dried) Or Cucumber
To make, add gin and lemon with sugar to a glass. Fill to top with sparkling white wine and stir. Serve with garnish.
Undead Owl
Does the classic Zombie cocktail bore you? Try our fruity version. Apple, grapefruit, lime and lemon tastes brought into harmony in this stand-out drink. The initial taste is of grapefruit bitterness, followed by a warm aftertaste of apple and cinnamon courtesy of our gin. It is a truly unique dry drink full of flavour. Get the party started with an undead owl!
Ingredients:
SUAVE OWL Apple And Cinnamon Gin - 35ml
Falernum - 20ml
Kingston Black- 20ml
Aged Rum - 10ml
Lime Juice - 20ml
Grapefruit Juice (Fresh Preferred) - 20ml
Angostura - 1 Dash
Absinthe - 1 Dash
Honey Or An Alternative - To Taste
Garnish – Sliced Apple &/Or Cinnamon Sticks
To make, pour all spirits into a cocktail shaker, shake and pour into glass. Add the grapefruit and lime juice, then the dashes of angostura and absinthe. Serve with garnish.
Both of our SUAVE OWL gins, as well as our miniature bottles, are available online and in store.
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