In The Spirit of Autumn: 3 Seasonal Twists on Gin Cocktails

As autumn settles over Edinburgh, the call of a crisp gin and tonic to settle into the long evenings grows ever more appealing. So, we asked premium Scottish gin Caorunn how to enjoy the perfect serve this autumn.

Caorunn is handcrafted in the Scottish Highlands and infused with five locally foraged Celtic botanicals and six traditional gin botanicals, which are brought together in the world’s only working Copper Berry Chamber, a process that sets it apart from other gins and delivers its perfectly balanced, iconic flavour. 

For those who prefer a classic G&T, try it served with chilled tonic water, ice, and Caorunn’s signature red apple garnish. For a more seasonal twist, try these simple but delicious cocktail recipes created by lead mixologist Walter Pintus.

Autumn Twist

Ingredients 

• 10ml Caorunn Classic Gin 

• 30ml Rhubarb

• 10ml Aperol 

• 10ml lemon juice 

• Soda Water 

Method  

• Add all of the ingredients aside from the soda water to a cocktail shaker and shake. 

• Double strain into a large wine glass with cubed ice and top with soda water.

Fireside Sling

Ingredients 

• 50ml Caorunn Classic Gin 

• 30ml Orange Wine 

• 15ml Fresh Lime

• 15ml Honey syrup 

• 2 Orange blossom 

Method 

• Shake all ingredients together 

• Garnish with seasonal berries

Golden Leaves Royale

Ingredients 

• 20ml Caorunn 

• 25ml Apple juice 

• 15ml syrup 

• 50ml Champagne 

Method 

• Add the gin, apple juice and syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice. 

• Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled flute glass (alternatively, add all your ingredients to a glass filled with ice and stir gently for a minute). 

• Top up with champagne and garnish with a slice of apple.  

Caorunn Gin is available to buy via Caorunn’s website (RRP £30)

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