I picked up a bottle of Bombay Sapphire East Gin awhile ago. I adore the Sapphire, so was intrigued by this “Eastern” version with its black pepper and lemongrass notes added to the classic Bombay Sapphire flavor profile.

If you are in a drink rut and want to spice things up, go for these two East cocktails. The gin gets to shine in the Martini and offers complexity in a lemony, floral Elderflower Collins.

Happy Weekend. Clink.

Sapphire East Martini

Ingredients:

2 ounces BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® East Gin
1 ounce dry vermouth
Almond stuffed almond and a sprig of rosemary, to garnish

Directions:

1. Place a cocktail glass in the freezer to chill.

2. Combine the gin and vermouth in a shaker, fill it halfway with ice, and stir vigorously until well chilled, about 20 seconds.

3. Strain into the chilled glass. Garnish with olive and rosemary.

Makes one drink

Lemongrass & Elderflower Collins

Ingredients:

2 parts BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® East Gin
1 part Lemon juice
¾ part Elderflower Liqueur
2 Lemon wedges
Club soda
Lemongrass sprig (optional)

Directions:

1. Muddle sliced lemongrass.

2. Build all ingredients with cubed ice and stir.

3. Top with club soda. Garnish with two lemon wedges and a sprig of lemongrass.

Makes one drink

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