This Easy Gin and Jam Cocktail is a fun, simple cocktail to make at home using Bonne Maman orange marmalade. You don’t have to be a seasoned bartender to make this, but it’s still classy and sophisticated. Combining the crispness of gin with the sweet, fruity essence of jam, this easy gin cocktail to make at home has a British charm from the gin and a continental sophistication from the marmalade.
History of the Gin and Jam Cocktail
While this cocktail doesn’t have an official recipe, it’s been on the mixology hot list for a few years now, originating most prominently with the Dunstane Houses in Edinburgh, Scotland. But bartenders around the world have embraced this cocktail for its versatility and its deliciousness. It’s also got a beautiful pink color!
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Easy Gin and Jam Cocktail
Description
A sweet cocktail with high-quality gin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 oz Empress Indigo Gin
- 1/2 oz Cointreau
- 3/4 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 heaping bar spoon Bonne Maman Orange Marmalade
Instructions
- Shake all ingredients over ice until a frost forms on your cocktail shaker.
- Strain, pour into a chilled Coupe.
- Garnish with an edible flower.
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Recipe by Sarah Cascone
Photography by Dave Bryce
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