Golden Hour Martini

An elegant nod to the season — crisp gin, a whisper of spice, and a flash of orange to catch the last light of summer.

Golden Hour Martini

Ingredients:

• 60ml Highclere Castle Gin

• 15ml dry vermouth

• 5 dashes of The Bitter Club Cinnamon & Orange Bitters

Garnish: thin orange twist (expressed over the drink)

Method:

1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.

2. Add gin, vermouth, and bitters.

3. Stir for 20–30 seconds until well chilled and diluted.

4. Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora or martini glass.

5. Express an orange twist over the surface and drop it in as garnish.

Flavour profile: Crisp, refined gin character lifted with a hint of citrus and subtle spice.