Hello, darlings!
Miss Windsor presents her glorious, palate quenching cocktail, concocted using the very best of Somerset’s fruity produce, plus a smattering of Indian fizz (How spiffing!).
So, whatever your circumstance; maybe you’re embroiled in a muddle, or just fancy a refreshing tipple, Miss Windsor highly recommends her delectable, summertime beverage – Mr Miles Gin Berry Cocktail.
Created with a “berryful” burst of Miles Berry Berry Loose Leaf Tea (in fact, I used the leftovers from the trunk of my beloved Brown Betty teapot), a botanical dash of Newton House Gin, plus a generous splash of Indian Tonic Water by Fever-Tree.
Darlings, during these seldom hot summer days, or the mediocre sort when the sky is full to capacity with blurry grey/blue clouds, whilst a stubborn ray of sunshine attempts to dazzle planet earth with its warm vigour and charm!
One presumes you’ll be spending your leisure-time lounging in the garden; perched on your balcony; or stuck to your sofa whilst you wish for more than a mere window-box to satisfy your outdoorsy type of nature (Oh, dearie me!).
Whatever your fashion, nothing beats the green-carpeted Somerset countryside bestrewn with “pick your own” fruit fields, bedecked with row upon row of vibrantly coloured berries – strawberries, raspberries, tayberries and redcurrants – fantabulous!
Darlings, without further ado, it’s time to crack on with my rousing recipe before the sun recedes behind the clouds – toot sweet!
And before you do so, please take heed of Miss Windsor’s little time-saving tip: prepare and chill the key ingredient of “tea” the night before you plan on recreating my recipe.
Please enjoy my “Sup of Somerset” or “G & Tea”, created with oodles of LOVE in South-East London – frightfully fabulous in every way!
Miss Windsor x
Mr Miles Gin Berry Cocktail
Ingredients
To make the tea
- 2 teaspoons of Miles Berry Berry Loose Leaf Tea, or any fruity tea will suffice!
- 3 or 4 ice cubes for a balloon glass (or of similar size)
- 35 ml (2 & 1/2 tablespoons US) for a balloon glass (or of similar size) – of Newton House Gin, but any brand of gin will do the job!
- A good splash of Indian Tonic Water or one may try the ‘aromatic’ type
- 25 ml (2 tablespoons US) of pure cane sugar syrup
- Optional: a dash or two of rhubarb bitters
For decoration
- A selection of summer berries (raspberries, strawberries, tayberries, redcurrants, or even a few blueberries!)
Instructions
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Darlings – clean hands at the ready, please!
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First off, prepare your beloved Brown Betty or any teapot of choice, and swill her trunk with boiling hot water.
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To the pot add 2 heaped teaspoons of Miles Berry Berry Loose Leaf Tea or any fruity loose-leaf tea, then immediately fill your darling teapot about half-way with boiling hot water.
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Allow to cool with the lid off. Once completely cooled kindly return the lid to your teapot and place in the fridge to chill.
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Once chilled, it’s time for a cocktail! So, drop 3 or 4 ice cubes into your glass, then add the gin – How spiffing!
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Using a tea strainer, fill the glass half-way up with the cooled tea.
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Add the pure cane sugar syrup, then top up with tonic water.
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If you're a fan of rhubarb, and enjoy the contrast of sweet and 'tart', then add a dash or two of rhubarb bitters.
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Darlings – now give your fruity, gin-laced concoction a quick stir – How exciting!
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Now, it’s time to add the finishing touch! So, reach for a cocktail umbrella and to the spikey end add 2 or 3 berries of your choice, then gently place the decoration into your glass – careful not to splash!
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Voila – your cocktail is now ready to be served!
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Darlings, the great thing is, I’m sure there’s enough tea left-over to indulge in another cocktail, and then maybe another!
I really love gin, and I’ve been to Somerset a few times. So, what a great combination of ingredients. I shall certainly try my hand at this recipe for my annual summer BBQ. Thanks Miss Windsor
Hello, darling!
You’re more than welcome. I do hope you enjoyed the combination of Newton House Gin infused with Miles Berry Loose Leaf Tea – such a fine summery concoction. Oh, yes, the perfect alcoholic beverage for a BBQ!
Miss Windsor X
Hi. Lovely recipe. I adore summer, so this is gin laced cocktail will definitely keep me refreshed! Thank you.
Hello, darling!
Thank you very muchly for your kind comment. Oh, yes, Mr Miles Gin Berry Cocktail will certainly keep you refreshed during the summer season.
Happy supping on the very best of Somerset fayre!
Miss Windsor X
Great article, Miles Berry Berry has a fabulous flavour, you can now buy it in ‘Tea Kite’ form too!
http://www.djmiles.co.uk/Berry-Berry/groupproduct/293/
Well done on getting this published!
Hello, Mr Miles Tea & Coffee!
Miss Windsor is chuffed to pieces to receive your support! Indeed, Miles Berry Berry Tea has a fabulously fruity flavour, and is the perfect ingredient for my summery cocktail!
Miss Windsor X
Hey! Nice to meet you on Twitter. I have retweeted your wonderfully scrummy recipe 😍 Great competition to win a packet of Miles Berry Tea. Count me in X
Hello, darling!
It was a pleasure to meet you too!
Thank you so much for your support and retweeting my rather scrumptious recipe – this is the perfect cocktail to refresh oneself during these sweltering hot summer day!
Good luck!
Miss Windsor X