As the weather begins to turn sultry, there's nothing better than celebrating with a cocktail. We love a classic favourite like the gin sour or the Charlie Chaplin, but hot days and warm nights call for something fruitier. So, we've found fresh and zesty twists on these heritage recipes.

Introducing the Ginache Gin Sour and the Ginache Charlie Chaplin. If you're looking for something fun to change up your next summer dinner party or barbecue, try these reimagined cocktails using Never Never's Ginache Gin - a blend of brand's classic gin with McLaren Vale grenache grapes.

 

Ginache Gin Sour

According to Never Never: "the name says it all. Beautiful fresh acidity is balanced by the candied apple and fresh raspberry with a beautiful creamy texture that tastes even better than it looks. For a slightly dryer serve, add a tad more lemon juice."

Ingredients

60mL Ginache Gin

30mL Lemon Juice

20mL Sugar syrup

1 Egg White

Orange twist to garnish

 

Method

1 Add all ingredients in a cocktail shaker without ice to emulsify egg whites.

2 Add ice and shake hard.

3 Strain into a rocks glass and garnish with an orange twist.

 

 

Ginache Charlie Chaplin

According to Never Never: "Originally a pre-Prohibition cocktail, and largely forgotten in modern times, this cocktail is a rich and indulgent mixture of glamorous flavours. Named after the famous actor Charlie Chaplin, this cocktail was invented in New York City's Waldorf Astoria hotel."

 

Ingredients

30mL Ginache Gin

30mL Apricot Brandy

30mL Lime Juice

Orange or lime twist to garnish

 

Method

1. Shake all ingredients and strain into a chilled cocktail glass

2. Garnish with orange or lime twist

 

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If you're looking for more cocktail inspiration, make sure you read our team round up of our favourite summer cocktails. Or if you're looking for something quick and simple, our guide to easy cocktail recipes focuses on refreshing delights you can make from the bottles you likely already have in your cabinet. No bespoke mixers required.