Salcombe Gin Signature Serve Cocktail Collection

Internationally acclaimed Salcombe Distilling Co. has introduced four stylish signature serve cocktails showcasing their multi award-winning Salcombe Gin ‘Start Point’. Smooth, distinct and complex, this citrus led London Dry Gin has established itself as a versatile super premium gin, that can be enjoyed on its own over ice, is flawless in a Martini, shines through in a classic cocktail and makes the ultimate G&T. Such versatility has quickly led it to be the gin of choice in many top bars and restaurants across the country.

The four key serves of this elegant smooth gin include Sea mist for a unique sea salt G&T, capturing the spirit of the sea, St. Clair a celebratory cocktail and champagne alternative, perfect as an aperitif showcasing the fresh red grapefruit used in the distillation, Pennant Martini for an elegant and perfectly balanced Martini and Signature, the ultimate G&T served simply with plenty of ice and a slice of red grapefruit.  Each serve has been captured on film featuring Head bartender Oli Bateman at the distillery’s waterside bar on Island Street, Salcombe.

SEA MIST – a unique cocktail experience and twist to the signature G&T by capturing the essence of the sea in a liquid garnish delivered through an atomiser spray.  The Salcombe Sea mist spray is distilled using coastal botanicals including samphire and gorse flowers alongside red grapefruit and bay leaf. These are combined with Cornish sea salt to provide a wonderfully moreish finish and a bit of theatre to the ultimate G&T.  The atomiser spray is available to select On-Trade customers.

SEA MIST COCKTAIL RECIPE

Ingredients

• 50ml Salcombe Gin ‘Start Point’.
• 150ml chilled Fever Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water
• Ice
• Red grapefruit for garnish
• Sea mist garnish atomiser spray.

 

 

Method

• Fill a copa glass with ice.
• Slice and add a ¼ slice of red grapefruit to the glass.
• Spray the atomiser spray over the ice.
• Add 50ml Salcombe Gin ‘Start Point’.
• Add 150ml of Fever Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water.
• Spray two sprays from the atomiser directly over the glass.

ST CLAIR – A Salcombe Gin aperitif for the champagne moment. Served in a flute glass as an alternative to champagne or prosecco based cocktail. Named after one of the famous Salcombe fruit Schooners, the St. Clair showcases the fresh red grapefruit, lime and lemon peels used during the distillation process, paired with the classic St. Germain elderflower liqueur.

ST CLAIR COCKTAIL RECIPE

Ingredients

• 25ml Salcombe Gin ‘Start Point’
• 25ml St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
• 20ml freshly squeezed red grapefruit juice
• 70ml chilled soda water
• Red grapefruit peel for decorative garnish

 

 

Method

• Fill a boston shaker with ice.
• Add the red grapefruit juice, St. Germain and Salcombe Gin ‘Start Point’.
• Shake vigorously.
• Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a flute glass.
• Add the chilled soda water.
• Slice a thin piece of grapefruit peel and add to the rim of the glass for a decorative garnish.

PENNANT MARTINI – A classic Martini is widely regarded by the world’s top bartenders as the true test of a gin, as there is nowhere to hide. The Salcombe Gin Pennant Martini highlights the outstanding quality and balance of flavour of Salcombe Gin ‘Start Point’ and is named after their iconic label and gin pennant, a flag flown by sailors as a symbol of hospitality.

PENNANT MARTINI COCKTAIL RECIPE

Ingredients

• 50ml Salcombe Gin ‘Start Point’
• 10ml Knightor Dry Vermouth
• Grapefruit peel to garnish

 

 

 

Method

• Chill the martini glass.
• In a mixing glass add lots of ice, Salcombe Gin ‘Start Point’ and Knightor Dry Vermouth.
• Using a bar spoon stir gently for 30 seconds.
• Discard the ice from the chilled martini glass.
• Strain and pour into the chilled martini glass.
• Garnish with a grapefruit peel twist.

SIGNATURE SERVE –The ultimate citrus led G&T using Salcombe Gin ‘Start Point’ served with Fever Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water.  Best served simply 1 part gin to no more than 3 parts tonic, with plenty of quality ice in a copa style or large red wine glass, garnished with a slice of red grapefruit.  Unlike many gins, Salcombe Gin ‘Start Point’ retains its flavour and aroma for a longer period in the glass.

SIGNATURE SERVE RECIPE

Ingredients

• 50ml Salcombe Gin ‘Start Point’
• 150ml chilled Fever Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water
• Ice
• Red grapefruit for garnish

 

 

 

Method

• Fill a copa glass ¾ with cubed ice.
• Slice and add a ¼ slice of red grapefruit to the glass.
• Add 50ml Salcombe Gin ‘Start Point’.
• Add 150ml of Fever Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water.
• Gently stir and serve.

Launched in July 2016 to critical acclaim, Salcombe Gin ‘Start Point’ has received a number of notable awards over the past year including the coveted 3 Stars at the Great Taste Awards and Best Producer award at the Food & Drink Devon Awards. International success was achieved with Double Gold at the renowned San Francisco World Spirit Competition and Gold at the World Drinks Awards.

Salcombe Gin ‘Start Point’ is hand distilled in South Devon using only the finest hand sourced ingredients. The zesty blend of grapefruits, lemons and limes is a nod to the famous Salcombe Fruiters, who imported over 80% of the citrus fruits to England during the 19^th century.  Harbouring distinct notes of ruby red grapefruit, along with the heady, earthy pine notes of the finest Macedonia juniper, Salcombe Gin is the perfect combination of aromas and flavours with an incredible balance and length of finish.

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