Toast to the long weekend with this festive cocktail recipe

When playing host this long weekend, you’ll be seeking a drink that both entertains and caters to every need. Our Starry Night cocktail, made in an exclusive collaboration with Schweppes 1783, is both warming and convivial, and its magical effect is sure to be a talking point of any evening.

With classic winter warming flavours of lemon and ginger (by way of Schweppes beloved 1783 Golden Ginger Ale), and a hint of festive spirit from star anise, this is a drink that celebrates our beautiful night skies and is the perfect thing to toast the long weekend.


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Ingredients
45ml Scapegrace Black Gin
20ml freshly squeezed lime juice
150ml Schweppes 1783 Golden Ginger Ale
Star anise, to garnish

Method
1. Start with pouring your Scapegrace Black Gin into a short glass.
2. Add the freshly squeezed lime juice and marvel at the colour change.
3. Fill with ice, top up with Schweppes 1783 Golden Ginger Ale and stir.
4. Garnish with one whole star anise and enjoy.

Recipe serves one. Please drink responsibly.

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