Lockdown cocktails, week 1: out of lemons and limes!

We had this problem a couple of weeks ago.

We've tried slices of apple with gin and tonic before but because it’s not easy to squeeze the juice out, they don't add much flavour.

Our solution: peel the apple and crush with a garlic press (or finely chop if you don't have one), and then freeze into ice cubes. They'll brown a little in the process, but it won't affect the taste.

In a gin and tonic, they will slowly melt, cooling your drink and adding a lovely fresh zing.

We think this perfectly complements the botanicals in our London Dry -- in particular the elderflower, cobnut and cranberry.

No apples? It also works well with pear, or any soft fruit you have will perfectly complement our Damson & Elderberry gin.

Out of fruit completely? The citrus edge to our juniper-forward Orange & Quince makes this a complete drink without any additions.

All of our gins are available from https://bashallspirits.co.uk. Delivery is free and we’ll give you £5 if you enter the code LOCKTAILS.