Bloody Good Valentine is a cocktail that celebrates the classic, the innovative, and above all, romance. It draws inspiration from the Bramble – a gin-based favorite with blackberries and lemon – but adds an extra layer with elements from the traditional shrub method, where vinegar is used to balance sweetness and acidity.
At the heart of this cocktail is Njord Distilled Comeback Quinine, a gin created with sustainability and innovative flavor development in mind. The gin reuses herbs, berries, and flowers from Njord Ligalab’s homemade tonic syrup, giving them new life in the distillation process. The result is a unique gin with delicate bittersweet notes and floral, citrusy aromas that harmonize beautifully with the cocktail’s fruity and floral ingredients.
A dramatic smoky note from a burning sprig of rosemary sets the stage for a passionate and romantic flavor experience – perfect to share on Valentine’s Day. The botanical complexity of the gin combines with fresh strawberries and blackberries, muddled into a juicy base. Fresh lemon juice and honey syrup provide a classic sweet-tart balance, while balsamic vinegar adds a cheeky edge that makes the cocktail unforgettable.
Served in a smoke-infused glass with ice, topped with a smoking sprig of rosemary, this love-inspired cocktail is adorned with fresh berries that add a touch of sweetness to the burning passion.
Honey Syrup
1 part water
1 part honey
Cocktail
4 cl Distilled Comeback Quinine gin
2 cl freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 cl honey syrup
1 cl balsamic vinegar
Fresh rosemary
A few strawberries and blackberries
Optional: A heart-shaped lollipop for garnish
Honey Syrup
1. Combine 1 part water and 1 part honey in a saucepan.
2. Heat gently until the honey is dissolved.
3. Transfer to a bottle and refrigerate.
Cocktail
1. Burn a couple of sprigs of rosemary on a wooden cutting board with a torch, capturing the smoke in a lowball glass.
2. Add the gin, strawberries, and blackberries to a shaker and muddle.
3. Add lemon juice, honey syrup, balsamic vinegar, and ice, then shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
4. Fill the glass with ice and strain the cocktail into the glass.
5. Garnish with berries, a smoking sprig of rosemary, and optionally, a heart-shaped lollipop.
This gin is a tribute to the idea of combining upcycling with our journey towards new taste universes. The gin is based on revisited botanicals from our handcrafted cinchona bark based tonic syrup. They make a bittersweet comeback when they are reused and distilled together with a few other carefully selected botanicals. The result is delicate bittersweet notes that unfold alongside floral and citrusy aromas on top of the mild wheat distillate. It also comes in a Njord Ligalab edition where the gin is diluted with the house-made tonic syrup it is based upon.
We have the Distilled Comeback Quinine available which also works wondrously in a bramble. If you'd like to know more about our spirit and receive special offers year round then you can sign up to our newsletter at the bottom of our page.
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