This Valentine’s Day, skip the predictable chocolates and roses and surprise your special someone with something truly extraordinary – handcrafted cocktails featuring the award-winning Caorunn Gin from the Scottish Highlands.
Crafted in small batches, this exceptional gin is infused with five locally foraged Celtic botanicals alongside six traditional gin botanicals. Distilled in the world’s only working Copper Berry Chamber, it delivers an unmatched flavour experience – the perfect foundation for cocktails to impress.
Whether you’re wooing with a timeless classic or aiming to dazzle with something more extravagant, these carefully curated Valentine’s Day cocktails are sure to set the tone for a romantic evening.
Fresh Raspberry Clover Club
Flowers may fade, but the delicate, floral flavours of the Fresh Raspberry Clover Club will leave a lasting impression. This modern twist on a classic cocktail combines the tartness of raspberries with the rowanberry notes in Caorunn Scottish Raspberry Gin for an unforgettable sip.
Ingredients
- 50ml Caorunn Scottish Raspberry Gin
- 3 fresh raspberries
- 15ml dry vermouth
- 10ml lemon juice
- 15ml sugar syrup
- 15ml egg white (or chickpea brine for a vegan option)
Method
- Muddle the raspberries and sugar syrup in a shaker.
- Add the remaining ingredients along with ice, and shake well until chilled.
- Double strain into a glass and garnish with a skewered raspberry.
The Floradorable
Looking for a longer drink to keep the night flowing? The Floradorable is an aromatic take on a highball, where fresh ginger perfectly complements the tartness of raspberry.
Ingredients
- 50ml Caorunn Scottish Raspberry Gin
- 20ml lime juice
- 20ml raspberry & ginger syrup*
- Soda water to top
Method
- Shake all ingredients (except the soda water) in a shaker.
- Strain into a tall glass filled with ice.
- Top with soda water, stir, and garnish with an edible flower and lime twist.
To make the raspberry & ginger syrup: combine equal parts raspberry jam, ginger conserve, and hot water in a pan. Heat until dissolved, strain, and cool. Store in the fridge for up to one week.
Pink Lady Spritz
For something crisp and elegant, the Pink Lady Spritz is a refreshing choice. Its vibrant citrus notes enhance the subtle juniper spice of Caorunn Classic, while the stunning red apple garnish makes it an ideal Valentine’s Day tipple.
Ingredients
- 50ml Caorunn Gin
- 25ml Pink Lady cordial* (or cloudy apple juice)
- 20ml lime juice
- Soda water to top
Method
- Build the cocktail in a glass over ice.
- Top with soda water and stir.
- Garnish with a rolled red apple peel and a mint leaf.
To make Pink Lady Cordial: chop four apples and simmer with 1 litre of water for 10 minutes. Strain and combine two parts of the liquid with one part sugar and the juice of three limes. Store in the fridge for up to one week.
All you need now is the gin! Caorunn Gin is available to purchase online (RRP: £30).
Visit www.caorunngin.com or follow @CaorunnGin on social media to learn more.
Make this Valentine’s Day one to remember – with love, laughter, and a perfect Caorunn cocktail in hand.
