Shellys Raspberry Ripple Gin, 50 cl

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To make the meringue, add the egg whites to a free-stand mixer and whisk until they form stiff peaks. Gradually add the sugar, making sure it is well combined after each addition, and whisk briefly until the meringue looks glossy. Whisk in the corn flour, vanilla extract and vinegar. No Name Distillery is the baby sister of Manchester's Faith & Sons Gin; aboutique one-man-band, one copper still, micro-distillery which was set up in 2015 by former Lisbon bartender Filipe Sousa, who came to Manchester to work in the city's bars (Australasia, Dusk Til Pawn, and Panacea). GOTHIC MANHATTAN A dark-hearted mix of Maker’s Mark Whiskey stirred with Antica Formula Vermouth and Jerry Thomas bitters.

Of course, as well as buying these as gifts for your relatives, you'll no doubt be curious to try them yourself - and believe us, they are absolutely incredible! BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Don Julio Blanco Tequila and pineapple juice shaken with passion fruit syrup, fresh strawberries and basil.LYCHE AND ROSE MARTINI Our delicate twist on a lychee martini infused with a delicate character of this aromatic tropical fruit and aroma of rose. The Violet Gin Liqueur (18% ABV) takes its inspiration from that famous sweet factory, up the road in New Mills. Best served over lots of ice with whatever mixer you like, it really is a beauty! [buy here] Four new taste categories have been created in the programme with new awards presented for Best Pink Gin, Best Festive Gin and the Flavoured Gin category has been split with new categories for Citrus and Berry Flavoured. The most popular taste category is still London Dry Gin of the Year with 47 gins in the finals. SAINTS GENEROSITY Hennessey VS with Liquor 43, clementine juice, chestnut and lime for a fruity nutty delight. Garnished with a slice of clementine. 14

MON CHÉRI Courvoisier VSOP Cognac stirred down with chocolate liqueur and Amarena cherry extra heavy syrup. Balanced with chocolate bitters and served straight-up. 15 More retro sweet flavours are delivered with the Fruit Salad Gin Liqueur (18% ABV), best served with lots of ice, grapefruit zest and your choice of mixer. [buy here] The Scottish Gin Awards 2021 finalists have been announced, with 67 producers and 223 gins progressing to the final stage of the anticipated awards night, which this year will be a hybrid virtual and in-person event.

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SWEET REVENGE An OXO legacy, Ketle One Vodka, shaken with grapefruit juice, raspberry ripple, pineapple juice and garnished with dried rose petals 14.5 Use a round dinner plate to draw a circle in pencil on the bottom of the baking paper and turn it over. Now pour the meringue mixture out onto the tray and, using a spatula and the pencil lines underneath to guide you, spread out the mixture into an even, spherical layer. AT THE DRIVE-INN Butter washed (DAIRY) Makers Mark 46 stirred down with maple syrup, chocolate bitters and popcorn essence. Served old fashioned style. 15 GOOD CHEER Eminente Reserve rum, Hennessey VS, Grand Marnier shaken with lemon juice and Orgeat for a subtle hint of orange and almonds. Finished with a mulled wine float. 14

Whilst the meringue cools, make the raspberry ripple gin coulis by adding the steeped berries and gin liquid to a saucepan. Add the sugar and set over a low heat, stirring gently, until the raspberries begin to break up and the sugar has fully dissolved. Remove from the heat and place the mixture into a food processor and blitz until smooth. Push the raspberry mixture through a sieve and then set aside to cool.Meanwhile, add the double cream and vanilla extract to a bowl and whisk until soft peaks form. Spoon the whipped vanilla cream over the white chocolate-covered meringue, and then drizzle over the raspberry gin coulis. Top with fresh raspberries to decorate. POLAR NECTAR Singleton 12 Year Old whisky, Frangelico, Pedro Ximénez fortified sweet wine, frozen “Deep ocean” essence and mint bitters. 14.5 Turn down the oven to 140C/120C fan and bake the meringue on a middle shelf for an hour. Once the pavlova has baked, turn off the oven and let the meringue cool completely in the oven. To make it to the finals is a huge achievement and all these gin businesses which highlight the quality and diversity of the Scottish gin industry.

CHRISTMAS MARTINI Taking the classic Espresso Martini with added festive cheer. Belvedere Vodka shaken with a double espresso and Kahlua. Finished with notes of vanilla and caramel. 14 There's also a classic strawberries and cream flavour captured in a gin liqueur and for those with a real sweet tooth, there's candy floss and marshmallow infused Mystical Unicorn Gin Liqueur. Vodka shaken with Kwai-Feh and lychee. Balanced with Rose syrup and freshly pressed lemon juice. 14.5 The Scottish Gin Awards is chaired by Adam Hardie, Partner and Head of Food and Drink at accountancy firm, Johnston Carmichael. PINK SKY AT NIGHT A refreshing and lightly sparkling number. Grey Goose infused with strawberry and lemongrass, orange bitters, cranberry juice and a dash of lemon. 13.5

BUILD ME UP BUTTERSCOTCH Crystal Head Vodka infused with butterscotch, shaken with chocolate liqueur, vanilla, cream and a shot of coffee 16 The new collection of Liquorists' small batch liqueurs are designed to add unique twists to your homemade tipples. Offering three gin liqueurs — which have been popular for some time now — the supermarket is also launching a less common rum liqueur, with the spirit rising in popularity this summer. It's the perfect ingredient for tropical punches. It is an all- island final as four Hebridean distilleries are in contention for the top award of the night, Scottish Gin Distillery of the Year, sponsored by Contract Bottlers Glasgow Ltd. PINK MARGARITA Mijenta Blanco Tequila, pink grapefruit liqueur, fresh ruby grapefruit and pressed lime juice. Shaken and served with or without salt. 15.5