Autumnal Cocktails

As the leaves turn and the air gets crisper, what better way to embrace autumn than with a collection of rich and flavourful seasonal cocktails? As the orchards and gardens offer a bounty of autumnal ingredients, Gattertop Drinks presents its latest autumn cocktail lineup, featuring four delectable creations perfect for savouring during this cozy season. Discover these four recipes that cater to diverse tastes and accompany you through the autumnal months.

The Green Gimlet

Experience the timeless elegance of the green gimlet, reimagined for autumn. Crafted from a harmonious blend of Botanic Nº7, zesty lime, and homemade sage syrup, this concoction adds an herbaceous twist to a classic. The result is a pale green libation that expertly harmonies the vibrancy of lime with the earthy warmth of sage.

(SERVES 1)

INGREDIENTS

• 50ml Botanic Nº7
• 20ml Homemade sage syrup*
• 10ml Dry vermouth
• 15ml Lime juice

METHOD

• Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes.
• Shake for 10 seconds and fine strain into a chilled coupe glass.
• Garnish with a sage leaf.

The Damhattan

Travel back to the 1880s and embrace the iconic Manhattan with an autumnal twist. Gattertop's innovation shines with the introduction of Damson Nº12, a plum-infused delight that elevates the classic to new dimensions, embodying the essence of autumn.

(SERVES 1)

INGREDIENTS

• 50ml Damson Nº12
• 25ml Whiskey
• 2 Dashes of Angostura bitters

METHOD

• Pour all ingredients into a stirring jug filled with ice.
• Stir for 15 seconds and pour into a chilled Martini glass.
• Garnish with a single cherry.

White Negroni

Celebrate the timeless Negroni while welcoming autumn's embrace. Crafted by Wayne Collins in 2001, the White Negroni receives a seasonal twist, highlighting the creativity that cocktails allow. Our contemporary version balances bitterness, lightness, floral notes, and a touch of sweetness. 

(SERVES 1)

INGREDIENTS

• 25ml Botanic Nº7
• 25ml Beesou
• 25ml Cocchi Americano

METHOD

• Pour all ingredients into a stirring jug filled with ice.
• Stir for 15 seconds and pour into a short glass.
• Add one large ice cube and garnish with orange peel and thyme.

The Bramble

Experience an autumnal take on the classic Bramble that captures the essence of the season. Picture Damson Nº12 muddled with blackberries at the glass base, layered with crushed ice, and finished with a drizzle of elderflower liqueur.

 (SERVES 1)

 INGREDIENTS

• 50ml Damson Nº12
• 25ml Lemon juice
• 15ml Elderflower cordial

METHOD

• Muddle a blackberry at the bottom of a glass.
• Shake Damson Nº12 and lemon juice together.
• Fill a glass with crushed ice and pour over.
• Drizzle the elderflower cordial over the top.
• Garnish with edible flowers.