It has become a tradition to host a little Valentine’s Day collaboration with Pinkster Gin. Every winter leading up to Valentine’s Day I team up with them to share a few cocktail recipes and, of course, a bottle of their tasty pink gin. The giveaway details are at the end of this blog post.
Pinkster Gin is an all-natural gin which is both distilled and compound. The base spirit is distilled with five key gin botanicals, including juniper and black peppercorn, then after distillation, the gin is left to macerate with three more botanicals, including the legendary juicy raspberries. These raspberries are locally grown and selected with care. What I really love about Pinkster Gin is that even with its blush colour and the number of raspberries used, the gin is not sickly sweet, and the raspberries aren’t overpowering. The taste is slightly tart with subtle sweetness. Juniper is nicely present with a hint of pepper and coriander.
Pinkster G&T is recommended to be served with premium tonic water and garnished with juicy raspberries and fragrant mint. For me, it is the best serve when the weather is starting to change, and the sun is coming out, giving us all that spring buzz.
For more cocktail ideas, see my previous blog post – (Pink) Cocktails with Pinkster Gin
Cocktails to Try at Home
Which one of these raspberry cocktails is your favourite?
Marshmallow Gin Sour
60ml Pinkster Gin
20ml Fresh Lemon Juice
20ml Homemade Marshmallow Syrup*
3 Raspberries
Egg White (or vegan alternative)
Marshmallow for garnish
Muddle the raspberries at the bottom of your shaker. Measure the remaining ingredients into the shaker and dry shake (without ice). Add ice and strain again. Double strain into a coupe or an ice filled glass if you prefer it on the rocks. Garnish with a marshmallow.
*To make the syrup, simply add sugar and water to a saucepan. Toast the marshmallows under the grill or on a stick over an open flame on the stove. Once the sugar has dissolved, add the toasted marshmallows, a pinch of salt, and stir until the marshmallows have dissolved. Take off the heat and allow to cool down. Strain (there can be some pieces left floating so it’s better to strain) and store in the fridge.
Bloodhound
45ml Pinkster Gin
22.5ml Sweet Vermouth (I used Cucielo)
22.5ml Dry Vermouth (I used Bordiga)
3 Raspberries
Muddle the raspberries in the bottom of the shaker. Measure remaining ingredients and shake well with ice. Double strain into a coupe.
Nuts About You
40ml Pinkster Gin
20ml Crème de Cacao (white)
30ml Coconut Milk (from a tin not the drinkable kind)
Pinch of Nutmeg (be careful not to use too much or it can be overpowering)
5ml Fresh Lemon Juice
3 Raspberries
Muddle the raspberries in the bottom of the shaker before measuring the remaining ingredients. Shake well with ice and double strain into an ice-filled tumbler. I like to double strain to remove the raspberry bits but it is optional. Garnish with raspberries.
Pink Collins
35ml Pinkster Gin
20ml Rosé Vermouth (I used Ferdinand’s)
15ml Fresh Lime Juice
A barspoon of syrup from Maraschino Cherries (I used The Starlino)
1 Cherry from the same jar
Soda Water
First measure all but soda directly into a highball glass. Add a few ice cubes and give it a little stir. Add more ice, top up with soda and give it a gentle stir. Garnish with the cherry.
Sweet Coconut
45ml Pinkster Gin
15ml Fresh Lime Juice
25ml Coconut Milk
15ml Marshmallow Syrup (see recipe above)
3 Raspberries
Muddle the raspberries in the bottom of the shaker before measuring the remaining ingredients. Shake well with ice and double strain into an ice-filled tumbler. I like to double strain to remove the raspberry bits but it is optional. Garnish with marshmallows.
Pink Gin Giveaway
I have teamed up with Pinkster to give you a chance to win a bottle of their lovely pink gin. The giveaway will be over on On the Sauce Again Instagram page.
To enter, simply follow Pinkster Gin on Instagram and tell us about your Valentine’s Day plans by using emojis in the comment section. Feel free to tag a friend to share the love.
Last day to enter is Monday 13th February 2023. UK entries only. Winner will be announced on Valentine’s Day.
You must be of legal drinking age to enter. This giveaway is by no means administered, sponsored or associated with Instagram. By entering, entrants confirm they are 18+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility and agree to Instagram’s terms of use. GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.
Disclaimer: In paid collaboration with Pinkster Gin. Some of the links used are affiliate links. If you buy through the links, I may receive a commission for the sale. This has no effect on the price for you.
