Cocktail No 89 Pink Gin

I had forgotten how wonderfully scrumptious this drink is on a warm summers afternoon. Gin and Angostura bitters are a perfect combination, each bringing out flavours from the other. Its perfect with Birkdale gin with its 15 botanical mix.

Its pretty much neat gin, so a mild burning sensation on the roof of the mouth and the tongue from the 40% ethanol. Then the complex flavours in the gin and the bitters come through. Its fiery and earthy at the same time.

A perfect way to kick off the evening.

Recipe

3-4 ice cubes
50 ml Birkdale gin
3 dashes of Angostura Bitters

Place all ingredients in a mixing glass and stir thouroughly until ice cold. Strain into a Cocktail glass and consume before it can warm up.