Summer’s approaching, or for many of us, it’s already here. So let’s kick back with some refreshing gin cocktails. These recipes come courtesy of Oxley Gin. Featuring fresh fruit and some basic ingredients, they’re easy to make, whether you’re hosting a Memorial Day pool party or just sitting alone in your air conditioned house.
Oxley 75
1 ½ ounces OXLEY Gin
2 tsp superfine sugar
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
4 ounces chilled Prosecco
Shake gin, sugar and lemon juice with ice. Pour into a champagne flute and top with Prosecco.
Grapefruit Collins
2 ounces OXLEY Gin
½ ounce lemon juice
½ ounce of simple syrup
1 ounce fresh pink or white grapefruit juice
2-3 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
Club soda
Shake all ingredients except soda with ice, then pour into a highball glass over fresh ice. Top with club soda and garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
Blackberry Gin Fizz
2 ounces OXLEY Gin
½ ounce fresh lemon juice
2-3 blackberries
Club soda
Muddle blackberries in a shaker. Add gin and lemon juice, then shake with ice. Pour into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Top with club soda and garnish with a blackberry.
Looks refreshing!