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Hendrick’s Gin introduces three summer-inspired cocktail recipes

These recipes highlight the unique flavours of Hendrick’s Gin, distilled in small batches using the rare “Carterhead” style and infused with cucumber and rose petals

Hendrick’s Gin is distilled in Scotland in batches of only 500 litres at a time

This summer, Hendrick’s Gin has released three refreshing summer cocktail recipes. 

These creations are designed to inspire cocktail enthusiasts across Ireland, encouraging them to indulge in the sophisticated art of mixology with Hendrick’s Gin. 

Distilled in small batches using the rare “Carterhead” style and infused with its distinct cucumber and rose petals, Hendrick’s offers a unique flavour profile that is both refreshing and sophisticated.

Cucumber Spritz

 Ingredients:

  • Hendrick’s Original (30ml)
  • Sugar syrup (10ml)
  • Lemon juice
  • Soda water
  • 3 cucumber wheels and mint leaves to garnish

Method:

  1.     Combine all ingredients in a wine glass.
  2.     Top with soda water.
  3.     Garnish with cucumber wheels and mint leaves.

 Wildgarden Cup

Ingredients:

  • Hendrick’s Original (35ml)
  • Lemon juice (25ml)
  • Sugar syrup (25ml)
  • Soda water
  • 4 raspberries, 6 mint leaves, and 3 cucumber wheels to garnish

 Method:

  1.     Fill a glass with cubed ice.
  2.     Add raspberry and mint to the glass, then add Hendrick’s Original, lemon juice, and sugar syrup. Gently mix.
  3.     Top with soda water, gently mix again, and garnish with cucumber wheels, mint leaves, and raspberries.

Hendrick’s Martini

Ingredients:

  • Hendrick’s Original Gin
  • Dry Vermouth
  • Cucumber slice

Method:

  1.     Stir Vermouth and Hendrick’s Gin over ice cubes in a mixing glass.
  2.     Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  3.     Garnish with a cucumber slice.

Emma Slevin, Gin marketing manager, Hendricks Ireland, said: “Each of these recipes showcases the delightful and unique characteristics of Hendrick’s Gin, perfect for the warmer days. Whether it’s the beautifully light Wildgarden Cup, the elegant Cucumber Spritz, or the classic Hendrick’s Martini, these cocktails are sure to add a touch of refreshing sophistication to any summer gathering.”


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