Move over mulled wine, gin is the go-to winter tipple. Yes, gin may have a strong hold on summer, but we’d like to make a case for cracking open the Aviation Gin in winter too and treating yourself to a gin based cocktail that’ll keep you warm as the temperatures drop. Take it from co-owner Ryan Reynolds, “If you’re drinking anything else, you’re drinking bullsh*t”.
Inspired by our friends at Aviation Gin, here are 4 gin cocktails perfect for winter:
1. Negroni Upgrade
1.5 shots Aviation American Gin
0.75 shot Bitter Aperitivo Liqueur
0.75 shot Sweet Vermouth
Orange Twist
Combine all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice. Stir, then strain into Rocks glass with ice. Garnish with Orange Twist.
2. Hugo’s Martini
1.5 shots Aviation American Gin
0.5 shots Dry Vermouth
1 Dash Orange Bitters
Lemon Peel
Combine all ingredients into a mixing glass with Ice. Stir, then strain into chilled Martini glass. Garnish with Lemon Peel.
3. Gin Fizz
2 shots Aviation American Gin
1 shot freshly squeezed lemon juice
0.75 shot simple syrup
1 egg white
Soda water, to top
Combine gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and egg white to a shaker and shake vigorously with no ice for 15 seconds. Add ice, shake for another 15 and strain into Rocks glass and top up with soda water.
4. Bijou
1 shot Aviation American Gin
1 shot Green Chartreuse Liqueur
1 shot Sweet Vermouth
2-3 Dashes Orange Bitters
Combine all ingredients into a mixing glass with Ice. Stir, then strain into chilled Coupe glass.
