The Laverstoke
CLASSIC · BOMBAY SAPPHIRE GIN

The Laverstoke

A garden-inspired gin highball that layers floral elderflower and crisp botanicals with the warming spice of ginger ale and the subtle dark-fruit richness of rosso vermouth, finished with fresh lime and aromatic mint.

Ingredients
Lime Wedges
Fresh Ginger Slice
Glassware
Balloon Glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Blackcurrant · Elderflower · Ginger · Juniper · Lime · Mint · Rose

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    1) Squeeze two lime wedges into a balloon glass and drop them in. Add the elderflower cordial, gin, and rosso vermouth. Swirl gently to combine. 2) Fill the glass to the top with cubed ice and stir for 10–15 seconds to chill and dilute. 3) Top with 75ml Fever-Tree Ginger Ale and stir once more gently to integrate without losing carbonation. 4) Garnish with a thin slice of fresh ginger snapped between the fingers to release its oils, and a slapped mint sprig held briefly over the glass to awaken its aroma before placing.

From the Bartender

Slapping the mint sprig against the back of your hand rather than the palm releases its essential oils without bruising the leaves - you get the aroma without bitterness. Snapping the ginger slice rather than cutting it fresh at the bar is the same principle: volatiles release on the break.

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