Sweet Summer Spritz by Aber Falls
By Aber Falls
Published on 23 February 2022
Made with Welsh Dry Gin and Violet Liqueur both from the Aber Falls distillery in North Wales, the violet liqueur in this cocktail takes its inspiration from two very different sources. Firstly, the blankets of violets that grow on the hills around the Menai Straits (or Afon Menai) that separate Anglesey from mainland Gwynedd. The second inspiration is the popular child’s sweet. It’s easy to make – shake the spirits and tonic, pour over the muddled lemon, and then garnish with a slice of lemon, mint and raspberries. You’ll be left with a drink that either takes you back to your childhood or will leave you with a vague yearning to go hiking in North Wales.Time and servings
5 minsTotal time
1Servings
5 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 25 ml of aber falls welsh dry gin
- 12.5 ml of aber falls violet liqueur
- 1 slice of lemon
- 1 sprig of fresh mint
- 3 raspberries
- 250 ml of elderflower tonic
Method
Step 1
Add lemon and mint to a cocktail shaker, and muddle (ie gently mash to release the flavour).Step 2
Add ice, and then pour in the gin, liqueur and tonic water.Step 3
Shake until well mixed and cold.Step 4
Strain into an old-fashioned glass filled with crushed ice, then top with some more.Step 5
Garnish with a lemon slice, a sprig of fresh mint and several raspberries