Margarita, Negroni, Martini and Cosmo are all household names when it comes to cocktails. We know these classics so well, we have been sipping them for years. However, it is always nice to change things up a little. That is why we have recreated some of the best loved cocktails using our own range of botanical spirits, made here in Scotland.
These refreshing takes invite you to experiment, swap ingredients and reimagine the classics in your own way. Whether you stick with tradition or explore a botanical alternative, these cocktails are designed to be enjoyed and shared.
What you will need
- Cocktail shaker
- Martini, Collins, tumbler and wine glasses
- Ice
- Garnishes such as lemon, lime, orange and cherries
- Highland Boundary spirits or liqueurs
Classic Margarita
Bright, tangy and perfectly balanced, the Margarita is one of the most recognisable cocktails in the world. Fresh lime juice and good quality tequila make all the difference.
Ingredients
- 50ml blanco tequila
- 20ml orange liqueur such as Cointreau or triple sec
- 25ml fresh lime juice
- Dash of agave syrup
- Salt and lime for garnish
Method
- Salt the rim of a margarita glass if desired.
- Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
Highland Margarita
Our Highland Margarita reimagines the classic by replacing tequila with a Scottish botanical spirit. Floral elderflower notes pair beautifully with fresh citrus.
Ingredients
- 50ml Birch and Elderflower Wild Scottish Spirit
- 25ml Cointreau
- 50ml fresh lime juice
- Ice
Method
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add all ingredients.
- Shake hard for 15 to 20 seconds.
- Salt the rim of a glass if desired.
- Strain and serve with lime.
Wild Margarita
The Wild Margarita leans into deeper botanical flavours, with honeysuckle adding a subtle sweetness and herbal edge.
Ingredients
- 50ml Larch and Honeysuckle Wild Scottish Spirit
- 25ml Cointreau
- 50ml fresh lime juice
- Ice
Method
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Strain into a salt rimmed glass.
- Garnish with lime.
Classic Negroni
Bitter, balanced and timeless, the Negroni is built on equal parts and rewards simplicity.
Ingredients
- Gin
- Campari
- Sweet vermouth
- Orange peel to garnish
Method
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir gently until chilled.
- Strain into a short tumbler over ice.
- Garnish with orange peel.
Magical Negroni
A richer, more aromatic take on the Negroni, layered with fruit and floral botanicals.
Ingredients
- 25ml Birch and Sloe Wild Scottish Liqueur
- 25ml Birch and Elderflower Wild Scottish Spirit
- 25ml sweet vermouth
- Ice
Method
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir slowly until chilled.
- Strain into a tumbler.
- Garnish with orange slice.
Classic Martini
Clean, crisp and elegant, the Martini is best stirred and served ice cold.
Ingredients
- 60ml gin
- 20ml dry vermouth
- Dash of orange bitters
Method
- Add ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until properly chilled.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with olive or lemon peel.
Forest Dry Martini
A fresh, botanical take on the Martini, ideal as an aperitif.
Ingredients
- 50ml Birch and Elderflower Wild Scottish Spirit
- 25ml dry vermouth
- Ice
Method
- Add ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake briefly.
- Strain into a martini glass.
- Garnish with thyme or olive.