Drink Pink…Gin Cocktails, That Is
The world looks better, the ubiquitous “they” say, when viewed through rose coloured glasses. That’s especially apt when your glass is filled with Pink Gin.
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Ironically, the rosy blush of this optimistic elixir is due to a dash or two of Angostura aromatic “bitters.” In 1848, a Royal Navy ship surgeon added a few drops to a jigger of gin to help assuage seasickness…and folks have been happily sailing three sheets to the wind ever since.
Here’s how to create your own Angostura Pink Gin cocktail.
Retro Pink Gin Recipe
60 ML of your favourite gin
2 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters
In a mixing glass, stir ingredients with ice. Strain into an Old Fashioned glass. Add a twist of lemon to lend a little extra zing.
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Pinkers (for the Nouveau Naughty types)
60 ML your gin of choice
2 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters
100 ML Prosecco Rosado
In a mixing glass, stir gin and Angostura bitters with ice. Strain into a glass, and top up with Prosecco Rosado.
Garnish with summer berries and explain to your friends that this is one of your five a day. Drink. Repeat as desired…but, er, NOT five times. Obvs.
Now, ladies and gentlemen, start your en”gin”es! (See what I did there?)
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