What ingredients are in a The Laverstoke?

50 ml Gin, 15 ml Elderflower cordial, 15 ml Rosso Vermouth, 75 ml Tonic water, 2 Wedges Lime, 1 Slice Ginger, 1 Large Sprig Mint

What glass do you use for a The Laverstoke?

A The Laverstoke is traditionally served in a Balloon Glass.

How strong is a The Laverstoke?

A The Laverstoke has an estimated ABV of 10.28%.

How many calories are in a The Laverstoke?

A The Laverstoke contains approximately 200 calories per serving.

The Laverstoke

Glass Balloon Glass

Difficulty Hard

Calories ~200 kcal

ABV 10.28%

Ingredients

Gin 50 ml
Elderflower cordial 15 ml
Rosso Vermouth 15 ml
Tonic water 75 ml
Lime 2 Wedges
Ginger 1 Slice
Mint 1 Large Sprig

Instructions

1) Squeeze two lime wedges into a balloon glass then add the cordial, Bombay Sapphire and MARTINI Rosso Vermouth, swirl to mix. 2) Fully fill the glass with cubed ice and stir to chill. 3) Top with Fever-Tree Ginger Ale and gently stir again to combine. 4) Garnish with a snapped ginger slice and an awoken mint sprig.

Herbal Refreshing

The Laverstoke is a garden-inspired gin cocktail combining gin, elderflower cordial, Rosso vermouth, tonic water, fresh lime, ginger, and a large sprig of mint, served in a balloon glass over ice. It is named after Laverstoke Mill in Hampshire, the home of Bombay Sapphire gin's vapor-infusion distillery. The combination of elderflower, ginger, and mint makes it a distinctly British, botanically complex long drink.

History & Origins

The Laverstoke was created as a signature serve for Bombay Sapphire gin, associated with the brand's Laverstoke Mill distillery that opened in 2014. It reflects the contemporary British trend of elaborate gin serves that showcase botanical garnishes and complementary mixers. While the origin is nominally tied to Bombay Sapphire, the recipe is widely adapted and the drink is considered a modern British gin cocktail of disputed commercial origin.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh mint and elderflower dominate, with gin's juniper and botanicals, a hint of ginger spice, and lime citrus. Palate: Light and refreshing, with elderflower's floral sweetness balanced by tonic's bitterness and gin's botanical complexity; vermouth adds a subtle herbal depth and ginger provides a warming spice accent. Finish: Clean, herbal, and slightly bitter with lingering mint and elderflower.

floral botanical herbal citrus refreshing

Pro Tip

Add the mint sprig last and clap it between your palms before placing it in the glass to release the essential oils and maximize its aromatic impact.

Data verified February 2018

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