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Are you looking for ways to celebrate World Gin day this Saturday, 12th of June?

If so please see below for a selection of seven cocktails suited to gin drinkers with varying tastes. The three gins mentioned are made with grapes (instead of the traditional grain such as wheat and barley) resulting in a more fresh, smooth and rounded taste.

Nouaison Gin is a taste of history, inspired from an original gin recipe from 1495, the oldest gin recipe known to exist, that used grape to create gin.
G’Vine Floraison was one of the first gins made with French grapes and contains vine flower to add floral notes. The vine flowers are picked once a year, in mid-June, when the vine flower blossoms for just a few days.
June Peach is a gin made by infusing G’Vine Floraison with wild peaches and summer berries resulting in a delicate drink with notes of lemon, raspberry, juniper and apple over a sweet wild peach background.

The Cocktail For Sipping In The Sunshine

June Peach Spritz

Ingredients: 
– 1/3 June Peach
– 2/3 Prosecco
– One dash of sparkling water
– Fresh peach slices
Method: 
In a large glass filled with ice, pour 1/3 of June Peach and 2/3 of Prosecco. Add a dash of sparkling water and decorate with fresh peach slices.
Where to buy: Whisky Exchange, Booths, Fenwick
Priced from: £29

The Cocktail For Enjoying Special Moments With Friends (served in 5l jar)

Peach Paloma

Ingredients:
– 110 cl June Peach
– 50 cl Tequila
– 50 cl grapefruit juice
– Tonic to serve.
– Garnish: Grapefruit slices
Method:
In a 5 litre jar pour 110 cl of June Peach, 50 cl of tequila and 50 cl of grapefruit juice. To serve pour into large glasses filled with ice and top with tonic water, to taste. Garnish with slices of grapefruit.
Where to buy: Whisky Exchange, Booths, Fenwick
Priced from: £29

The Cocktail For Gossiping In The Garden

Gin Sling

Ingredients:
– 30 ml G’Vine Floraison
– 15 ml Heering® Cherry Liqueur
– 120 ml Pineapple Juice
– 15 ml Lime Juice
– 7ml Cointreau
– 7ml Benedictine
– 1-2 tsp Grenadine Syrup
– 1 dash Angostura® Bitters
– Garnish: Lemon slice
Method: 
Shake all ingredients with ice. Serve in a sling glass. Garnish with a lemon slice.
Where to buy: Amazon, Master Of Malt, Whisky Exchange
Priced from: £35

The Cocktail For Long Brunches

Gin Basil Smash

Ingredients:
– 40 ml G’Vine Floraison
– 20 ml Simple Syrup
– 20 ml Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
– 10 Fresh Basil Leaves (keep the nicest leaf for the garnish)
– Garnish: Cucumber ribbon
Method:
Muddle the basil leaves; add ice and the other ingredients. Shake gently and serve. Garnish with a ribbon of cucumber and a basil leaf
Where to buy: Amazon, Master Of Malt, Whisky Exchange
Priced from: £35

The Cocktail For Those Who Don’t Like Sweet Cocktails

Grape Martinez

Ingredients:
– 45 ml G’Vine Floraison
– 2 tsp Lemon Juice
– 1 tbsp Water
– 10-15 Red Grapes (keep two grapes for garnish)
– ½ tsp Sugar
– 30ml Sweet Vermouth
– Garnish: Grapes and toothpick
Method: 
In a blender combine the grapes, water, gin, lemon juice, sugar and vermouth and blend until smooth. Pour in a shaker filled with ice and shake for about a minute and strain into a small glass. Garnish with a couple of grapes on a toothpick.
Where to buy: Amazon, Master Of Malt, Whisky Exchange
Priced from: £35

The Cocktail For The Home Mixologist

Dangerous Nouaison

By Simon Quay, Soda bar, Lyon
Ingredients:
1 slice of fresh watermelon
50ml Nouaison Gin
20 ml fresh grapefruit
1 teaspoon of lime jam
10 ml Aperol.
Method:
In a shaker pulp slice of fresh watermelon, add Nouaison Gin, fresh grapefruit, teaspoon of lime jam and Aperol. Shake and double strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a slice of watermelon.
Where to buy: Amazon, The Whisky Exchange, Master of Malt
Priced from: £38

The Cocktail For Taking To A Picnic

Tea Time

By Simon Quay, Soda bar, Lyon
Ingredients:
– 50 ml Nouaison Gin
– 1 teaspoon of rhubarb compote
– 4 fresh mint leaves
– 20 ml fresh lemon juice
– 40 ml cold Earl Grey tea
– 2-3 dashes of celery bitters
Method:
In a shaker combine Nouaison Gin, rhubarb compote, fresh mint leaves, fresh lemon juice, cold Earl Grey tea, celery bitters. Shake and strain into a tumbler Add ice.
Where to buy: Amazon, The Whisky Exchange, Master of Malt
Priced from: £38

About The Gins Mentioned

About June by G’Vine

June Peach is a gin made by infusing G’Vine Floraison (gin made with grapes and flavoured with vine flowers) with wild peaches and summer berries. Instead of the traditional use of grain such as wheat and barley, this gin is made with grapes which results in a more fresh, smooth and rounded taste. G’Vine Floraison is special because it contains vine flower to add floral notes. The vine flowers are picked once a year, in mid-June, when the vine flower blossoms for just a few days. This precious flower is immediately handpicked to preserve its delicate  fragrance. A delicate, fruity liqueur, it has notes of lemon, raspberry, juniper and apple over a sweet wild peach background. June is the perfect summer drink to share with friends, offer as a house gift, enjoy at lunch, at picnics or any occasion that captures the Spirit of Summer.
Link: junewildpeach.com

About G’Vine Floraison

G’Vine Floraison was created in 2006 by Jean-Sébastien Robicquet and was one of the first gins made with French grapes. Instead of the traditional use of grain such as wheat and barley, this gin is made with grapes which results in a more fresh, smooth and rounded taste.  G’Vine Floraison is special because it contains vine flower to add floral notes. The vine flowers are picked once a year, in mid-June, when the vine flower blossoms for just a few days. This precious flower is immediately handpicked to preserve its delicate fragrance. G’Vine is elegant, subtle and floral in flavour with a smooth and luscious finish that is less harsh than other gins. From the start G’Vine Floraison was created to be the perfect serve for the gin and tonic you sip during those enjoyable moments when you relax and spend time with friends. The gin works well as an aperitif, on its own as The Perfect Martini and in a range of cocktails.
Link: g-vine.com/en/

About Nouaison Gin

Nouaison is a taste of history, inspired from an original gin recipe from 1495, the oldest gin recipe known to exist, that used grape to create gin. Made by Maison Villevert in France Nouaison is part of the G’Vine family of drinks; a selection of gins made using grape not grain. Instead of the traditional use of grain such as wheat and barley, this gin is made with grapes which results in a more fresh, smooth and rounded taste.  Nouaison Gin is created from French grapes and perfectly finished with a symphony of 14 plants. These botanicals include classics like juniper berries, cardamom, ginger and other more sophisticated notes such as sandalwood, bergamot, plum, Java pepper and vetiver. This unique combination gives Nouaison Gin a multifaceted profile that’s herbal, spicy and woody. Balanced and herbal on the nose with sweet exotic spices, oranges, floral, notes in taste with a full boodied smooth finish. Nouaison Gin exists to be an alternative to strong classic London dry gins. The perfect serve is in a Negroni and it also brings character and elegance and enhances the quality of all classic cocktails as well as in signature cocktails.
Link: nouaisongin.com