January: New Year, New me. As part of the New Year, some of us are tempted to start new beginnings and be better people. As Think Gin members, chances are the first thing you won’t give up is gin! However, if you’re looking to still be good, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best January Detox Gin Cocktails to aid you with your health kick!
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to become a member of a new club, then why not become a Think Gin Club member. You can enjoy the finest artisan craft gin you can’t buy in the supermarket on a monthly, bi-monthly and quarterly basis. If you’re not yet a member, sign up today.
Beetroot Gin Fizz
Beetroot, in a cocktail! Yes, this is the perfect way of increasing your 5-a-day and kickstarting your health kick.
Ingredients
115ml Gin
240ml Beetroot Juice
Rosemary Sprigs
Candied Striped Beetroot
Ice
Method
Fill two glasses with gin and juice, then stir well to combine. Add ice and garnish with rosemary sprigs and candy stripe beetroot.
Recommended Garnish
Rosemary Sprigs and Candied Striped Beetroot
The Skinny G&T
If Think Gin Club members are sensible, the standard Gin and Tonic can be one of the healthiest gin cocktails available. Here is how you can enjoy this renowned staple without feeling too guilty.
Ingredients
55ml Gin
140ml Soda Water
One Lime Wedge
Ice
Methods
Fill a highball glass with ice, before pouring in the gin and soda water. Stir and garnish with a lime wedge.
Recommended Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge.
The Berry GoodWill
This delicious gin cocktail uses one of your 5-a-day and a perfect refreshing drink.
Ingredients
50ml Gin
50ml Tonic Water
50ml Cranberry Wedge
Lime Wedge
Method
Pour all ingredients into a glass with ice and stir.
Recommended Garnish
Garnish with a wedge of lime.
Blackberry Gin Fizz
This cocktail is full of antioxidants and perfect for your January detox.
Ingredients
115ml Gin
A handful of Fresh Blackberries
60ml Fresh Lime Juice
2tbsp Sugar
Club Soda
2 Sweet Basil Sprigs
Method
Puree the blackberries and sugar in a blender until liquified. Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve into two Collins-style glasses. Discard seeds in the sieve. Divide gin & lime juice between glasses before stirring to combine. Add ice to glasses, then top with soda.
Recommended Garnish
Garnish with a sprig of basil
Cranberry Tom Collins
This refreshing take on a normal Tom Collins is a perfect drink for your detox!
Ingredients
60ml London Dry Gin
30ml Cranberry Simple Syrup
20ml Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
Sparkling Water
Ice
Method
In a cocktail shaker, shake the gin, syrup and juice with ice for 15 seconds. Fill a highball glass with ice, then strain in the liquid. Top with sparkling water.
Recommended Garnish
Garnish with a lemon twist and top with frozen raspberries
Gin Rickey
This cocktail is one of the easiest to make, requiring just three ingredients.
Ingredients
60ml Gin
2tbsp Lime Juice
Club Soda
1 Lime Wedge
Ice
Method
Fill a highball glass with ice and pour over the gin and lime juice. Top with club soda.
Recommended Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge
Coconut Gin & Tonic
This play on a classic is one of the best gin and tonics you’ll ever have.
Garnish with a fresh lime wedge for the best taste.
Ingredients
40ml Gin
40ml Coconut Water
Tonic Water
Lime Wedge
Ice Cubes
Method
Add ice cubes to a glass and pour over the gin and coconut water. Top up with tonic water and stir. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Recommended Garnish
A fresh lime wedge
Galloway Forager
This cocktail packs a great citrus kick and gives you one of your 5-a-day.
Ingredients
50ml Gin
25ml Elderflower Cordial
Grapefruit Oleo Saccharum
Ice
Soda
Grapefruit Slice
Noble Fir Sprigs
Method
Place the gin, cordial and Grapefruit Oleo Saccharum into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Add a sprig of Noble Fir and shake. Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with required soda.
Recommended Garnish
Garnish with another sprig of noble fir.
Make 2020 a Year to Remember by Becoming a Member!
If you’d like to become a member of one of the best craft gin clubs, then sign up and become a member today!!
Each month our members receive a hand-picked craft gin, mixers, treats, a complimentary gift, a recipe card and a mixology tool in their gin of the month box.
Our boxes are available monthly, bi-monthly and quarterly, costing £40 per box. If you join today, you can use the code TG10 to receive 10% off and it comes with a free cocktail shaker worth £20.
Lastly, we give our members the opportunity to buy gin that isn’t available in the supermarket through our online shop. Click here to join the club or visit our contact page for our email address.
