Make No.3 Gin's romantic cocktails for Valentine's Day

No.3 Gin has been voted as the World's Best Gin, so you know it's going to be good. Here are three superlative serves to make at home – just in time for Valentine's Day

As the staple of any great drinks trolley, gin is a spirit that's amassed a loyal and fervent following. Whether your drink of choice is a standard G&T or a punchy negroni, we'd say it's fairly safe to assume that you've had your fair share of the stuff over the years. Not all gins, however, are made equal.

It took Berry Bros. & Rudd (London's oldest wine and spirit merchant, established in 1698) and a team of spirit specialists 730 days to painstakingly refine and create No.3 Gin, which has been voted the World's Best Gin. 

Blessed with a refreshing balance of juniper, citrus and spice, No.3 is a perfect choice for a refreshing gin and tonic or clean, crisp martini. 

The name and iconic key of the brand remain front and centre on the bottle, proudly reflective of Berry Bros. & Rudd, the brand owner's home at No.3 St James's Street. And as for what's inside that gorgeous exterior? Expect a bright, crisp and fresh bouquet with an uplifting welcome of juniper on the nose.

Those same notes of juniper are at the fore of No.3's flavour, supported by floral, summery notes and spicy, warm flavours of cardamom and an almost earthy dryness on the finish.

All of which, we think you'll agree, makes No.3 Gin an ideal addition to any gin cocktail. Try making one of these three classic cocktails at home with this elegant spirit.

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No.3 Gin's French 75

The classic cocktail gets an upgrade with elegant No.3 Gin

No.3 Gin Valentine's French 75

Makes 1

Preparation time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 30ml No.3 Gin
  • 15ml Lemon juice
  • 15ml Sugar syrup
  • Sparkling wine, to top

Method

  1. Shake the gin, lemon juice and sugar syrup with ice and pour into a coupette or a champagne flute.
  2. Top with sparkling wine and garnish with a lemon twist.

No.3 Gin's rose-tinted negroni

The classic negroni recipe gets a romantic twist with No.3 gin and delicate, cardamom-scented Lustau Rosé Vermut

No.3 Gin Valentine's negroni recipe

Makes 1

Preparation time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 25ml No.3 Gin
  • 25ml Campari/ Tempus Fugit Gran Classico
  • 25ml Lustau Rosé Vermut

Method

Stir over ice in a rocks glass and garnish with an orange twist.

No.3 Gin's clover club

Frothy, frivolous and garnished with raspberries, the clover club is a classic cocktail made all the better by No.3 Gin

No.3 Gin Valentine's Clover Club

Makes 1

Preparation time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 45ml No.3 Gin
  • 15ml Dolin Dry vermouth
  • 20ml Lemon juice
  • 15ml Sugar syrup
  • 4 fresh raspberries
  • Egg white

Method

  1. Shake all the ingredients without ice.
  2. Add ice and shake again.
  3. Pour into a coupette a garnish with three raspberries on a cocktail pick.

No.3 Gin's martini

A good martini relies on great ingredients, so using a top-quality gin like No.3 Gin will take your drink to the next level

No.3 Gin martini recipe

Makes 1

Preparation time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 60ml No.3
  • 10ml Dolin Dry vermouth

Method

  1. In a martini glass or a coupette, stir the ingredients over ice. 
  2. Garnish with a lemon twist. 

For more information, go to no3gin.com

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