Nautical Navy Strength Gin Drinks
We’re in a nautical kind of mood. It might have something to do with Lizzie’s recent cruise trip on the Celebrity Eclipse, or it might just mean we’ve got a craving for some Navy Strength Gin cocktails.
Our Navy Strength Gin was inspired by our bartender friends, and made with great cocktails in mind. Distilled with tiny (but potent) finger limes to give it some stronger flavour, this delicious overproof gin is our pick for when we’re wanting a cocktail that has that distinct ginny taste.
Seeing as she’s fresh off the boat, we asked the queen of the high seas herself to share a few of her favourite Navy Strength cocktail recipes. These are Lizzie’s top picks.
LIMEY GIMLET
INGREDIENTS
- 30mL Navy Strength Gin
- 30mL lime cordial
- 15mL lime juice
- 15mL white rum
- Lime
METHOD
- Add all ingredients to a shaker
- Shake, then strain over a rocks glass filled with ice
- Garnish with a wedge of lime
PLUM & BASIL SMASH
INGREDIENTS
- 45mL Navy Strength Gin
- 25mL lemon juice
- 10mL ginger cordial
- 1 plum, pitted and peeled
- 6 fresh basil leaves
- Soda water
- Basil (to garnish)
METHOD
- Muddle plum and basil into the bottom of a highball glass
- Add gin, cordial, juice and ice, and give a quick stir to combine
- Top with soda water and garnish with a crown of basil
ARMY & NAVY
INGREDIENTS
- 45mL Navy Strength Gin
- 20mL lemon juice
- 15mL orgeat (almond)
- 2 dashes bitters
METHOD
- Shake ingredients over ice
- Double strain into a cocktail glass
- Garnish with a lemon twist