Cocktails
G&T and Sticky Orange and Pistachio Cake
Why not pair an elegant and aromatic Six Wives G&T, with this Sticky Orange and Pistachio cake. We found this recipe at www.redonline.co.uk, with bitter marmalade and creamy pistachio pairing beautifully with the subtle orange citrus and nutty bitter almond botanicals of The Six Wives.
Fancy Botanical Ice Cubes
For a simple but impressive G&T, try making ice cubes with complementary botanicals, we tried mini edible rose petals and buds, for a subtle floral hint to our Six Wives G&T, gorgeous alongside the fragrant fresh thyme and orange... Or try peppercorns, lemon and ginger for Misrule...
The Bees Knees
Recipe, and gorgeous photography by @ginsquares. Follow their account for more fabulous cocktails.
Shake 60ml 6 Wives or Lord of Misrule gin, the juice of a small blood orange, 15ml Honey Syrup and 10ml Lemon Juice with ice and double strain into a coupe. Garnish as lavishly as you wish and enjoy!
The Tudor Rose
An elegant twist on the classic Martini cocktail, muddled with fresh pomegranate for a seductive blush, in honour of the many mistresses of Henry VIII.
Serves 2.
Muddle 2 tsps of fresh pomegranate arils with 150ml Six Wives gin, and allow to steep for 1-2 hours (if you have time!) Add the infused gin and 30ml vermouth to a shaker or mixing glass with ice and stir to chill, then strain into 2 chilled cocktail glasses, with a sprig of fresh thyme to garnish.
Head over Heels
A tribute to Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard, who tragically lost their heads at the hands of the King. Perfectly matched with The Six Wives’ botanicals, with freshly squeezed seasonal blood oranges, gin and prosecco.
Serves 2.
Freshly squeeze 2 blood oranges, then pour the juice in to a shaker half-filled with ice with 90ml Six Wives gin; cover and shake until frosty. Strain the mixture into 2 coupe glasses. Top with prosecco and garnish with an orange slice and sprig of thyme.
Misrule's Dirty Martini
We're loving a savoury cocktail right now! Our cheeky Lord of Misrule lends itself so well to a good old Dirty Martini, with it's rich, spicy warmth balancing the subtle salty tang of the olive brine. If you can find lemon zest olives, this is a match made in heaven with Misrule's citrus botanicals.
Pour 50ml Lord of Misrule gin and 10ml dry vermouth in to a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake really well. Chose to add a splash of cold olive brine to make it as "dirty" as you like (start gradually with a teaspoon and add to your taste - we like 4 teaspoons.) Strain in to a chilled martini glass. Serve with green olives threaded on to a tooth pick - tradition says this should always be an odd number as an even number is bad luck, or if you're a rebel like His Lordship do as many as you like!
Misrule's Fiery Bloody Mary
We like our Bloody Mary's with Lord of Misrule gin instead of vodka, for an extra depth of flavour and spicy kick…
Fill a highball glass with ice. (If you're feeling extra fancy, rub lemon around the rim of the glass, and dip in a saucer of freshly ground black pepper and / or celery salt, before filling with ice.) In a cocktail shaker half filled with ice, add 50cl Lord of Misrule Gin, 150ml tomato juice, a decent squeeze of lemon, a few splashes of Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce, a few drops of Tabasco (to taste), freshly ground pepper and sea salt. Shake well, then strain in to your highball glass. Garnish with a slice of lemon and stick of celery, and add more seasoning / spice to taste.
Juicy Garden Refresher
Add 50ml Six Wives Gin, 25ml rosemary simple syrup (see below an easy way to make your own) and 100ml freshly squeezed ruby grapefruit to a glass with ice. Top with sparkling water, and garnish with slices of grapefruit, dried hibiscus petals and sprig of rosemary.
We made our own rosemary simple syrup, by gently heating equal parts sugar to water, with 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary, until incorporated (don't boil), then allowing to cool with the rosemary still in. Remove rosemary when cool, and store in an airtight container.
Fresh Fruit Gin Bramble
Lemon and blackberries pairs perfectly with Lord of Misrule's botanicals, just in time for the wild blackberry season.
Muddle 2-4 blackberries in a rocks glass, then fill with crushed ice. Pour 50ml Lord of Misrule Gin, 25ml lemon juice, and a tablespoon of simple sugar syrup in to a cocktail shaker, half full with ice cubes, shake vigorously, then strain in to the glass. Drizzle 3/4 tablespoon of Crème de Mûre (blackberry liqueur) like Chambord over the top, so it marbles in to the ice.
Garnish with a lemon slice and blackberry or two.
Hampton Court Highball
Created by drinks expert @tvsandyclarke on @itvloveyourweekend with Alan Titchmarsh, to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee, conjuring the summer Palace gardens.
Half fill a highball glass with ice. Add 50ml The Six Wives Gin, 150ml Bemuse Low Alcohol Sparkling Mead made with Tarragon, Basil & Hops, a teaspoon of Simple Sugar Syrup (or add to taste) and stir.
Garnish with slices of orange and springs of tarragon.
Ginger Square
"Revived and riffed" recipe, and gorgeous photography by @ginsquares. Follow their account for more fabulous cocktails.
Half fill a tall glass with ice, pour over 25ml Lord of Misrule and 25ml ginger liqueur, then top with ginger ale (or ginger beer if you prefer). Garnish with a maraschino cherry, lime and mint.
English Country Garden
Gin Daisy
Negroni
The "Quincessential"
Pour 60ml Lord of Misrule gin, 22.5ml (1.5 tbsp) lemon juice and 15ml (1 tbsp) simple syrup into a shaker with ice. Shake well and pour in to a glass full of crushed ice. Mix 1 tsp quince jelly with 10ml (2 tsp) pear liqueur to loosen the jelly. Pour over the crushed ice, and top up with soda water if desired. Garnish with a slice of lemon, and square of Membrillo (sweet quince paste).
Lord of Misrule - G&T
Gin & Ginger
Misrule's Hot Winter Cocktail
Serves 2.
Add 3 cloves, 5 cardamom pods, 2 cinnamon sticks, a few slices of fresh ginger, 1 vanilla pod and the rind of a small clementine to a hot dry pan and toast for a few minutes to get a bit of a char and to start releasing some of the flavours. Turn the heat down to a low-medium heat than add 60 ml Lord of Misrule Gin, 40ml Campari, 50ml Sweet Vermouth, 125ml ginger ale, a squeeze of honey, squeeze of clementine juice, and 3 slices of the clementine. Warm in the pan slowly to get the flavours to impart but without burning off the alcohol. Put a tea strainer over a clear glass cup and pour half of the liquid in each of the cups. Garnish with a slice of clementine and stick of cinnamon from the pan.