Cocktail Classics: 3 Gin Cocktails To Please Any Guest

At Birds & Bees Farmery, we’ve intentionally crafted our wines and spirits to highlight the purity and diversity of flavours found in our own backyard. With Albertan pride and farm-grown freshness, we’ve ensured that every one of our offerings offers a taste of our heritage and the quality of homegrown.

Our Birds & Bees Farmery Gin Collection does just that.

These 3 gin-based cocktails are crafted to satisfy the palates of any guest, including the gin-aficionados and self-proclaimed mixologist in your life.

1. The Garden Gimlet

The Garden Gimlet pairs the herbal notes of our Victor Premium Gin with the zest of fresh limes to bring together the perfect balance of flavours. With basil leaves to finish, this cocktail is the ultimate fusion of flavours.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Birds & Bees Farmery Alberta Gin
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 1 oz simple syrup
• Basil leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the  Victor Gin, lime juice, and simple syrup.
2. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
3. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a fresh basil leaf.

2. Sparkling Gin Spritzer

This cocktail layers bright floral notes and bursts of zesty citrus. Spiked with sparkle to finish, this cocktail showcases our gin's botanical qualities, making it a refreshing choice for warm weather or springtime occasions.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Birds & Bees Farmery Alberta Gin
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1 oz elderflower liqueur
• Club soda to top
• Lemon wheel and edible flowers for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a shaker filled with ice, combine the Birds & Bees Farmery Gin, lemon juice, and elderflower liqueur.
2. Shake well and fine strain into a glass filled with ice.
3. Top with club soda and garnish with a lemon wheel and edible flowers.

3. Prairie Berry Smash

The Prairie Berry Smash is a colourful and fruity cocktail that embodies summertime in the prairies. With sunshine sweet berry notes and the dry bite of gin, this drink has flavours to please any and all guests.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Birds & Bees Farmery Alberta Gin
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1 oz simple syrup
• Fresh raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries
• Fresh mint for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a shaker, muddle the fresh berries with the simple syrup.
2. Add the Alberta Gin and lemon juice, then fill the shaker with ice.
3. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.
4. Garnish with fresh mint and a few whole berries.

4. Bonus Cocktail: Gin & Tonic Mocktail

Looking for a mocktail designed for a discerning gin-drinker? Shop the Birds & Bees Farmery Spirit-free Gin & Tonic Mocktail.