Lockdown Cocktails, week 3: Simple G & No T

Today's cocktail is a lovely simple one, perfect for when you don't have any tonic in, or if you're not a fan of quinine. It makes a great summer drink as you can make it as long and refreshing as you like. Just replace tonic water with sparkling water and add a bit of sugar syrup. You can even add the sugar directly if you don't mind stirring for a while.

It works with any of our gins, but we think it's especially good with Damson & Elderberry, allowing the natural sweetness and fruitiness to be the star of the show. With the elder trees coming into bloom in hedgerows and parks all over the country, it is deliciously evocative of the beginning of summer.

Mix 50ml of Damson & Elderberry gin with 25ml sugar syrup (or more if you have a sweet tooth). Pour over ice and top up with fizzy water.

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.