The Major had developed his London Dry, but after enjoying afternoon tea with friends in Bakewell, an inspiration for a cherry Bakewell flavoured gin came to life.
Tipsy Toad spirits are based on the work of Major Farquhar St John Smythe; an eccentric character who had a military career and lots of experience travelling. It is said that he joined a secret band of craft distillers in the mid 1800s, and had illicit ways of distributing his spirits in the area.
Tasting Notes:
The gin is sweet and nutty, with a rich cherry depth and twists of almond and vanilla. It’s great solo (on the rocks) or mixing with tonic waters, lemonades or using it as a base for cocktails.
Cocktail Suggestion:
Tipsy Toad’s Tea Party
“Berries, Tart, Juicy”
- 50 ml Cherry Bakewell Gin
- 50 ml Hibiscus Tea
- 25 Lime Juice
- 25 ml Gomme
- 2 Dash Cherry Bitters
- Lemonade
Shake everything but lemonade and dirty pour into Highball Glass. Top with lemonade. Garnish with lime wedge and edible flower.
Perfect Serve:
The perfect choice for solo sipping on the rocks, or for elevating your tonic waters, lemonades, or cocktails. Enjoy a refined and indulgent drink experience with Cherry Bakewell Gin. Each sip offers a multi-layered and complex taste, ideal for savouring on its own or elevating any cocktail.
