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The Laverstoke

Name: The Laverstoke
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 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

The Laverstoke combines Gin, Elderflower Cordial, Rosso Vermouth, Tonic Water in a cocktail served in a balloon glass. It is a strong fit for summer patio, date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Balanced, light, balanced, and balanced.

Best for

Best for summer patio, date night.

Quick fact

The Laverstoke is usually served as a cocktail in a balloon glass, and its identity is shaped by Gin, Elderflower Cordial, Rosso Vermouth.

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Ingredients

Everything in the glass.

7 total

Ginspirit - Alcoholic

50 ml

Elderflower Cordialingredient - Non-alcoholic

15 ml

Rosso Vermouthspirit - Alcoholic

15 ml

Tonic Wateringredient - Non-alcoholic

75 ml

Limeingredient - Non-alcoholic

2 Wedges

Gingerspirit - Alcoholic

1 Slice

Mintgarnish - Non-alcoholic

1 Large Sprig

How to make it

Build it step by step.

4 steps

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

Method

Stirred

Finish

Usually finished with Lime and Mint.

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Taste map

Strength

Balanced

Sweetness

Light

Sourness

Balanced

Bitterness

Balanced

Read: The Laverstoke is a advanced alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Gin, Elderflower Cordial, Rosso Vermouth.

Texture and serve cues

✓Has citrus

✓Has bubbles

-Creamy texture

-Frozen style

Best for

Best for summer patio, date night.

Glassware

Balloon Glass

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor read

Expect a balanced profile with support from Gin, Elderflower Cordial, Rosso Vermouth.

Best pairing

Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.

Serving style

Serve in a balloon glass and aim for a advanced prep that still feels polished in the glass.

Where it fits

The Laverstoke sits comfortably in the gin cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.

Background

Why this cocktail keeps showing up.

The Laverstoke is usually served as a cocktail in a balloon glass, and its identity is shaped by Gin, Elderflower Cordial, Rosso Vermouth.

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