Celebrate World Gin Day with Salcombe Gin

Join in the celebrations and raise a glass with a Salcombe Gin cocktail

World Gin Day is celebrated on the second Saturday in June every year, making this year's festivities the 10th June. Since 2009, it's been the perfect opportunity to experience and discover the amazing distillers around the globe producing world-class gin. 

Salcombe Distilling Co. expertly crafts exceptional gins at its stunning waterside distillery in South Devon – one of the world's only distilleries directly accessible by boat. Every drop of gin in its multi-award winning range is distilled with unrivalled passion, care and attention. For every 50cl and 70cl bottle of Salcombe Gin sold in the UK, SDCo. donates 1% of the revenue to the Marine Conservation Society's ocean recovery projects. 

There's a way for everyone to enjoy World Gin Day with Salcombe Distilling Co., whether you want to enrol in Salcombe Gin School for the day, find out more about the multi-award winning Salcombe Gin range of spirits, or simply want to celebrate the best day of the year with a Salcombe Gin cocktail.  

Here's Salcombe Gin's top three World Gin Day cocktails.

 

THE ST CLAIR

Named after one of the famous Salcombe Fruit Schooners, the 'St Clair' is the perfect aperitif for a celebratory moment using  Salcombe Gin 'Start Point'

INGREDIENTS

25ml Salcombe Gin 'Start Point' 

25ml St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur 

20ml Freshly squeezed red grapefruit juice 

70ml Chilled soda water 

Red grapefruit peel for decorative garnish 

METHOD

Fill a Boston shaker with ice

Add the red grapefruit juice, St. Germain and Salcombe Gin 'Start Point'

Shake vigorously

Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a flute glass

Add the chilled soda water

Slice a thin piece of grapefruit peel and add to the rim of the glass for a decorative garnish

 

ROSÉ NEGRONI

A balancing act of three parts. This fruity, nutty and sweet cocktail, showcases Salcombe Gin 'Rosé Sainte Marie'

INGREDIENTS

25ml Salcombe Gin 'Rosé Sainte Marie'

25ml Londinio Rosé Vermouth 

25ml Londinio Aperitivo

Lemon peel

METHOD

Combine the gin, Vermouth and 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

 

LADY ALICE

Lady Alice is an award-winning cocktail featuring Salcombe Gin 'Start Point'. Named after a Salcombe Fruit Schooner which sank off the coast at Start Point in Devon, this is a modern take on a perfect style Martini. 

INGREDIENTS

50ml Salcombe Gin 'Start Point' 

10ml Fino sherry

10ml Knightor Rosé Vermouth

5ml Red grapefruit and gorse flower oleo-sacharrum* (easier to make than it might sound)

'Seamist' liquid garnish for 'Start Point'

Red grapefruit peel

METHOD

To recreate at home, simply stir all the ingredients together in a mixing glass

Strain the liquid into a chilled Nick & Nora glass

Finish with 2-3 sprays of 'Seamist' and garnish with a twist of red grapefruit peel

*To make the red grapefruit and gorse flower oleo-sacharrum, simply muddle the peel of 3 red grapefruits and 50g of gorse flowers. Add 300g of sugar combined with the juice of 1 ½ red grapefruits and stir. Leave in the fridge overnight. Strain before use.

 

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EDITOR'S NOTES

About Salcombe Distilling Co. (SDCo.)

Inspired by the coastal vitality of Salcombe and its shipbuilding heritage, Salcombe Distilling Co. creates an exceptional collection of Salcombe Gin, New London Light non-alcoholic spirits & aperitifs, and Salcombe Rum at its waterside distillery on Island Street, Salcombe. It is one of the world's only distilleries directly accessible by boat. 

Salcombe Distilling Co. has been awarded a plethora of international and regional awards since launching Salcombe Gin in 2016. For every 50cl and 70cl bottle of New London Light and Salcombe Gin sold in the UK, SDCo. donates 1% of the revenue to the Marine Conservation Society's ocean recovery projects.

The spirits are distilled in 'Provident', a 450-litre bespoke copper pot still which stands proudly behind glass doors at the waterside distillery in Salcombe. Drawing influence from the famous 19th century Salcombe fruit schooners and their precious cargo, Salcombe Distilling Co. uses only the finest fresh citrus fruits and spices to create its range of multi-award winning products.

A unique, highly valuable luxury brand which others aspire to, Salcombe Distilling Co. is a leader in the hyper premium gin sector with the exclusive Voyager Series, part of its portfolio of internationally award-winning gins. These sit alongside the multi-award winning signature gins 'Start Point' and 'Rosé Sainte Marie'.

 

Salcombe Gin 'Start Point'
A multi-award winning, classic, citrus-led London Dry gin that is exceptionally smooth and complex. Extremely versatile, it has a backbone of Macedonian juniper with a flavour profile inspired by Salcombe's rich maritime heritage. Salcombe Gin's flagship, it's distilled using the London Dry method and features a blend of 13 fine botanicals with citrus flavours encompassing grapefruit, lemon and lime peels alongside English coriander seed, juniper and orris root. It is incredibly balanced and distinct with layers of intricacy running throughout.
RRP £35 for a 50cl bottle, RRP £45 for a 70cl bottle, 44% ABV. 

Salcombe Gin 'Rosé Sainte Marie'
Inspired by the Mediterranean coast, it's bright, fresh and elegant.  The delicate fresh flavours are reminiscent of Southern France and in turn, emulate qualities of a dry rosé wine. It is purposefully dry and has no added sugar, artificial colours or flavours. The gin pays homage to the Sainte Marie lighthouse in the South of France, which marks where 19th century Salcombe Fruit Schooners loaded supplies of citrus fruits and herbs. Distilled with Macedonian juniper berries and teamed with flavours of angelica and strawberries (that give a subtle sweetness), an additional 12 hand-sourced botanicals including orange blossom, rose petals, fresh lemon, orange peel and pink peppercorns are then added to the distillation.
RRP £35 for a 50cl bottle, RRP £45 for a 70cl bottle, 41.4% ABV.

Salcombe Gin Voyager Series 'Daring'
Developed in collaboration with world-renowned Michelin-starred chef Paul Ainsworth and inspired by his dish, 'A Tale of Porthilly'. Distilled with whey and foraged Cornish botanicals, this exquisite gin showcases the spirit of the wild Cornish coast and mimics the rich, smooth mouthfeel and fresh umami and zinc-like properties of the Cornish oyster. Taking further inspiration from Paul's carefully balanced dish, the gin combines the use of fennel, apple and lime to replicate the accompanying salad and create a complex flavour profile and exciting taste.
RRP £75 for a 50cl bottle, 46% ABV.

Salcombe Gin School
Join Salcombe Gin School for the day to learn the art of distillation.  Take charge of a mini copper pot still to develop and distil your own 70cl bottle of gin. During the day, you'll discover how Salcombe Gin is produced and what it takes to ensure your flavours are balanced and harmonious. Of course, you'll also be sipping on a 'Salcombe & Tonic' while you're crafting your unique spirit.

Experiment with different gin styles with a huge range of citrus, herbal, floral and spice botanicals – or you can even bring your own. Expert distillers will be on hand to guide you through the process and help you choose when to make the all-important cuts during the distillation process.

Once you've picked a name and your gin is ready, you'll bottle, box and label it, before heading to the waterside bar to enjoy your creation with a choice of garnishes and tonics to complement your recipe.  Typically, Salcombe Gin School sessions run on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday afternoons at 2pm and Saturday mornings at 10am. Find out full availability and book your spot online. Sessions are £110 for one person, or £160 for two to share.