Periodically we will partner with fascinating people in the wine and food worlds to create well-crafted cocktails featuring JCB Spirits. We’ve compiled a group of recipes below from both sides of the spectrum.
Happy stirring and shaking!
The GonzalezStir and strain into a coupe glass.
L’Élite (or La Fleur de Californie)Stir and strain into a double Old Fashion glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with orange and lemon twists.
JCBG 21Stir and garnish with a lemon wheel and fresh lavender garnish.
Boisset BlossomStir and serve up in a martini glass. Garnish with a fresh thyme sprig and Clementine orange zest.
French 69Using your favorite champagne flute, drop the sugar cube into the bottom of the glass. Add lemon juice and JCB Gin, and gently stir. Top the glass with the JCB N○ 69 Brut Rosé, and garnish with 2 Luxardo cherries.
French GimletAdd gin, lime juice, and St. Germain to a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a lime wedge.
Bijou CocktailCombine gin, sweet vermouth, Chartreuse, and bitters in a cocktail mixing glass. Fill the glass with ice and stir for 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Remove a 1-inch wide strip of lemon peel. Squeeze the lemon peel into the drink to release the oils. Gently rub the peel around the rim of the glass, then place it into the drink and serve.
Cucumber Rosemary GimletAdd cucumber, rosemary, lime juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Muddle the ingredients. Add gin and ice and shake well. Double strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and a cucumber slice.
Mulled Apple Gin CocktailAdd the cinnamon stick, orange peel, lemon peel, and a sprinkle of the grated ginger to a large saucepan. Pour in the apple juice and place the pan over low heat, simmering for 10-minutes to allow the flavors to infuse. Stir in the honey, then strain the mixture in a jug. Pour into glasses filled with 2 oz JCB Gin, and garnish with orange wedges.
Gin FizzFill a blender 3/4 full with ice. Add all ingredients and blend until smooth. Sprinkle with freshly ground nutmeg.
Salted Caramel Apple MartiniIn a cocktail shaker, combine gin, vermouth, apple cider, caramel, and ice. Shake thoroughly. Rim a martini glass with caramel and sea salt. Pour into the glass and serve chilled.
Apple Cinnamon Gin FizzRim a cocktail glass with a cinnamon-sugar mixture. Add the syrup and gin. Fill the glass 3/4 full with ice and top with club soda. Garnish with apple slices and a cinnamon stick.
Stir the water, sugar, and cinnamon together in a medium saucepan. Add the apples and cook on medium heat until bubbling. Turn heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove apples and cool completely before using.