THE RECIPE

How to make Difford's Fruit Cup No.1 (gin based & Pimm's Cup-like) with Gin, Orange Liqueur, Vermouth Rosso. See ingredients and step-by-step instructions.

GinSweetStrongHighball Glass

Ingredients

GinHayman's London Dry Gin
25 cc
Orange LiqueurFerrand Dry Curaçao
25 cc
Vermouth Rosso
25 cc
Aromatic BittersAngostura Bitters
2 dash
Ginger AleThomas Henry Ginger Ale
60 cc
Cola
60 cc
Lemon
slice
Orange
slice
Strawberry
slice
Mint
2 leaf
Mint
bouquet

Instructions

1
Chill a highball glass in advance to enhance the cocktail's refreshing qualities.
2
Prepare the garnish by slicing lemon and orange wheels, strawberries, and gathering fresh mint sprigs. Include borage flowers if in season.
3
Pour the gin, dry curaçao, and chilled rosso vermouth into the highball glass. Add a couple of dashes of Angostura bitters.
4
Half-fill the glass with ice to maintain the drink's cool temperature.
5
Introduce a citrus slice and a few mint leaves from your prepared garnish into the glass.
6
Top the glass with more ice until full, ensuring the cocktail remains well-chilled.
7
Finish by adding the remaining garnish on top for an aromatic and visually appealing presentation.