Ransom Note

Gin Cocktails

Apr 26

Written By Grouchy Bartender

COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS:
- 45 ml Old Tom Gin
- 30 ml Fresh Lime Juice
- 15 ml Grapefruit Liqueur
- 15 ml Honey Syrup (1:1)

GARNISH:
- Grapefruit Twist
- Cherry

INSTRUCTIONS:
• Combine all of the ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
• Add ice and shake until chilled.
• Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
• Express grapefruit twist over the top.
• Garnish with a grapefruit twist and a cherry.

Cocktail author: Bad Birdy.

Bad Birdy is the name that needs no introduction in a cocktail world and pretty much guarantees a quality drink. So when, I encountered this recipe and noticed who the author was, I knew that I need to give it a try. Gin and grapefruit sour seemed like a simple yet genius idea, that got me immediately intrigued.

Base of the cocktail is Old Tom Gin, somewhat more viscous and sweeter gin with notes of juniper, citrus and warming spices forming a solid foundation for the build. Grapefruit liqueur brings sweet citrus flavour with delicious fragrance, while addition of lime juice provides the fresh tart citrus kick further brightening the cocktail up. Last, but not least, honey syrup balances the drink with delicate herbal sweetness pairing incredibly well with the gin and liqueur, simultaneously increasing the flavour complexity.

Ransom Note is a simple yet masterful cocktail, delicately balanced and finely tuned. Perfect drink for cocktail lovers.