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Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2021 with these exquisite cocktails from Salcombe Distilling Co.

26th January 2021

Categories: Visitor News

Ahead of the most romantic day of the year, the nationally-recognised South Devon based distillery, Salcombe Distilling Co., have shared their winning formula for the ultimate romantic evening in with your loved one. Whether sharing at home with a partner, or virtually with friends this February, Salcombe Distilling Co.’s signature alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails make for the perfect accompaniment to a Valentine’s Day at home.

Indulge the senses this February 14th with the ‘Rosé Negroni’, a delicate balance between Salcombe Distilling Co.’s dry rosé gin ‘Rosé Sainte Marie’, and the aromatic bittersweetness from rosé vermouth, making for a delicious serve that is sweet, fruity and nutty in equal measure.

Inspired by the flavours, aromas and lifestyle of the South of France, ‘Rosé Sainte Marie’ pays homage to the ‘Sainte Marie’ lighthouse, in the Old Port of Marseille. Here, nineteenth century ‘Salcombe Fruit Schooners’ would load supplies of citrus fruits and herbs before returning to the UK. The award-winning delicate, fresh flavours of the gin emulate qualities of a dry rosé wine and set the president in a flavoured gin market that is typically overcrowded with sugary alternatives. Although a natural shade of pink, the gin is purposefully dry and has no added sugar, artificial colours or flavours.

Perfect for health-conscious drinkers this February, the non-alcoholic ‘K N Sour’ is an exciting and flavoursome serve, proving that alcohol-free doesn’t have to be dull. Combining the citrus flavours of Salcombe Distilling Co.’s non-alcoholic spirit ‘New London Light’ (NLL) with warming ginger spice and fresh lemon citrus, this cocktail is ideal for those looking to avoid alcohol without compromising on taste this Valentine’s day.

Inspired by the world-class quality benchmark set by the historic ‘London Dry’ gin, ‘NLL’ has been crafted to deliver a best-in-class non-alcoholic spirit, providing the perfect option for health-conscious drinkers who don’t want to miss out on flavour and quality. ‘NLL’ is crafted by first distilling three botanicals; rich Macedonian juniper berries, ginger and habanero capsicum, into which fifteen additional botanicals are blended, delivering complex layers of flavour with hints of citrus orange and sage.

‘Rosé Negroni’

A balancing act of three parts. This fruity, nutty and sweet cocktail showcases our ‘Rosé Sainte Marie’.

Ingredients:

·      25ml Salcombe Gin ‘Rosé Sainte Marie’
·      25ml Londinio Rosé Vermouth
·      25ml Londinio Aperitivo
·      Lemon Peel
·      Ice

Method:

·      Combine the gin, vermouth, aperitivo in a mixing glass with plenty of ice and stir gently
·      Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass
·      Garnish with a twist of lemon peel on the side of the glass

‘K N Sour’

Alcohol-free doesn’t have to be dull. This non-alcoholic ‘K N Sour’ puts NLL’s complex spectrum of flavour and thirst-quenching zest on full display.

Ingredients:

•       75ml ‘New London Light’
•       12.5ml ginger juice
•       12.5ml lemon juice
•       1 tsp wildflower honey
•       12.5ml aquafaba
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper

Method:

• Place all the ingredients into a Boston shaker with plenty of ice
• Shake vigorously for 15 seconds before straining into a chilled Nick and Nora glass

Salcombe Gin ‘Rosé Sainte Marie’ (41.4% ABV) is available from www.salcombegin.com/shop, www.amazon.co.uk, The Victuallers, John Lewis & Master of Malt and for RRP £40.00 per 70cl.

‘New London Light’ is available from www.salcombegin.com/shop, www.amazon.co.uk, The Victuallers, John Lewis & Master of Malt for RRP £27.50 per 70cl.

Please drink responsibly. 18+.