As the summer heat starts to embrace us, there’s nothing quite as refreshing as a cool and invigorating cocktail. My go-to is a lavender gin cocktail using Taynton Bay’s Midnight Gin. The mesmerizing pearlescent shimmer of it will be sure to impress anyone you serve it to!

This cocktail is a blend of floral lavender, zesty lemon, and bubbly soda water, it really is the epitome of a summer sip. Best of all, it’s super easy to make and only a few ingredients are needed:

• 2 ounces of Taynton Bay Midnight Gin
• Soda water
• Lavender buds (for garnish)
• Lemon slice (for garnish)
• And ice of course!

Start by filling a cocktail shaker with ice cubes, then add 2 ounces of gin (my favourite is Taynton Bay’s Midnight Gin of course!). Top it off with soda water and give it a shake or stir. If you’d like, you can squeeze some lemon juice in for some extra citrus notes. I like to serve this in a tall glass and to elevate the aesthetic, add a slice of lemon and sprinkle some lavender on top as a garnish.

Not all gins are made equal and the Midnight Gin by Taynton Bay is in my opinion, top notch! I love the flavour notes and the shimmer is just so beautiful. It’s perfect for enjoying as a treat for yourself, but also to serve when hosting if you want something special for your guests! I’m sure the shimmer in their cocktail will impress them. So gather your ingredients, mix up a batch, and allow yourself to be swept away by the soothing essence of summer in every sip. Cheers to a season filled with delightful moments and unforgettable flavours!

You can find and learn more about Taynton Bay’s new Midnight Gin here!