Gin and ice-cream; an unsuspected match made in Heaven. The perfect treat to be enjoyed on a warm summer’s evening, or after dinner as dessert.
Crafted in collaboration with fellow B Corp and creator of award-winning ice-cream, Jude’s, our Head of Ginnovation, Ciarán, created four exclusive cocktails to sip this summer. Plus, enter our competition at the bottom of the page for the chance to win everything you need to craft some ice-creamy cocktails at home this Bank Holiday Weekend.
1. LEMON DRIZZLE SGROPPINO
Ciarán’s top tip: when you pour the chilled prosecco into the glass, avoid the ice cream to prevent it from melting straight away.
You’ll need:
- 20ml Lemon Drizzle Gin
- 10ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
- One large scoop Jude’s Mango and Passionfruit Kefir Ice Cream
- Chilled prosecco
- Fresh lemon zest, to garnish
To make yours, combine the Lemon Drizzle Gin and lemon juice in a chilled coupette. Then, place the scoop of ice cream in the middle and pour the prosecco around it. Garnish with lemon zest, and eat with a spoon, or drink.
2. STRAWBERRY & CREAM RAMOS
Ciarán’s top tip: when you add the cocktail mixture to the soda in the glass, pour very slowly to create a soufflé effect and prevent it from overflowing.
You’ll need:
- 50ml Strawberry Smash Gin
- 20ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 scoops (1 mini tub) Jude’s Strawberries & Cream Ice Cream
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 egg white (or vegan alternative)
- 4-6 mint leaves
- Chilled soda water
- Mint sprig, to garnish
Combine all ingredients, excluding the soda water, along with two cubes of ice, in a cocktail shaker. Shake hard until all lumps are gone (4-5 minutes – it’s worth the wait!). In a chilled highball (without ice), fill the glass a third full with soda water and then slowly top up with your ginny ice cream mixture in the shaker. The consistency will be that of a milkshake. Garnish with a mint sprig, sip and enjoy!
3. ZESTY ORANGE WHITE RUSSIAN
Ciarán’s top tip: to create a distinctive layer, make sure the spoon is touching the Kahlúa when you poor the ice cream mixture over the back of the spoon.
You’ll need:
- 25ml Zesty Orange Gin
- 25ml Kahlúa
- 3 scoops Jude’s Vanilla/Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream
- Ground cinnamon and an orange peel twist, to garnish
To make yours, pour the Kahlúa into a chilled rocks glass with one large block of ice. In a cocktail shaker, shake the gin and ice cream until smooth (we don’t mind a few lumps). Use a spoon to pour the ginny ice cream mixture over the Kahlúa in a layer. Garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and an orange peel twist for a sensationally zesty ice cream cocktail.
4. JUDE’S ZESTY LADY
Ciarán’s top tip: when stirring the ingredients, don’t be afraid to leave a few lumps of ice cream – they add body as they melt and allow you to eat it with a spoon if you wish!
You’ll need:
- 35ml Zesty Orange Gin
- 10ml Cointreau
- 10ml orange juice
- 3 scoops Jude’s Vegan Salted Caramel Ice Cream
- Orange peel twist, to garnish (optional)
To craft this indulgent twist on a White Lady, simply stir all ingredients (excluding garnish) until lightly smooth, then pour into a chilled coupette. Leave ungarnished, or a place a squeezed orange twist on top for a show-stopping finish.
ENTER OUR COMPETITION: NOW CLOSED
To get your creamy sipping off to a sensational start, enter below for the chance to win a selection of Sipsmith barware, gin of your choice and selection of Jude’s ice cream, direct to your door in time for the Bank Holiday Weekend. Find our T&Cs here.
