Gilpin's Cocktail Secrets
Gin & Tonic
50ml Gilpin's Extra Dry Gin.
Pour over plenty of ice.
Add tonic (2:1)
Lemon wedge garnish.
The Secret: use as much (very cold) ice as you can fit in the glass.
Gibson
The classic Mad Men Martini:
100ml Gilpin's Navy Gin stirred with ice and a few drops of Noilly Prat vermouth.
Strain into chilled Martini glass.
Add two onions on a cocktail stick.
The Secret: keep a few extra onions on the side, you'll want more!
Gin Espresso Martini
Get the party going with the best Espresso Martini...
75ml Gilpin's Extra Dry.
A shot of espresso
25ml Kahlua
Shake with ice Strain into a frozen coupe.
Garnish with three coffee beans and a twist of orange.
The Secret: Don't make it too sweet, the Kahlua has enough sugar, no syrup needed.
White Lady
A classic from 1930.
50ml Gilpin's Extra Dry
25ml Cointreau
25ml Lemon Juice (fresh)
10ml sugar syrup (Gomme)
10ml egg white
Shake with ice and double strain into chilled coupe.
The Secret: Shake vigourously and serve immediately.
Dry Martini
The original and best.
100ml Gilpin's Gin (Extra Dry or Navy)
Noilly Prat Dry White Vermouth (a few drops up to 5ml depending on taste)
Stir in a jug between 32-48 times, strain into chilled coupe, garnish with olives.
The Secret: Stir don't shake!
Negroni
The classic aperitivo.
35ml Gilpin's Extra Dry Gin
35ml Campari
35ml Red Vermouth
Build over ice, add orange peel or slice.
The Secret: Keep it simple, no need for fancy ingredients or variations