If the thought of a punch reminds you of a medley of fruit juices spiked with cheap booze, this recipe for Elephant Gin Punch will change your mind.
Elephant Gin Punch – Photo © Cocktails & Bars
Created by Steve McDermott of The Duke of Clarence in Sydney, the Elephant Gin Punch was served to guests when our sister website Gourmantic celebrated its 10th birthday in June, courtesy of our friends at Luxe Wine + Spirits.
The Duke of Clarence is a stunning 18th-century inspired London Tavern, and aside from boasting a vast and impressive collection of spirits and house cocktails, the drinks list includes Vintage Cups with Pimm’s dating back to the 1960s and 1970s, as well as Decanters & Bowls, a collection of elegant punches designed to be shared among friends.
Elephant Gin (45% ABV) hails from Germany and takes inspiration from Africa with 15% of all profits made going to two African elephant charities. Each bottle is named after a different elephant and handwritten on the bottle. Fourteen botanicals make up Elephant Gin with the more exotic being the Baobab fruit for a sharp citrus note, the Buchu plant for a blackcurrant flavour, African Wormwood, Lion’s Tail for a herbaceous note and Devil’s Claw which contributes an aromatic bitter flavour.
The Elephant Gin Punch makes use of jasmine green tea and ginger wine to deliver an elegant and refreshing drink, one that takes you through from the afternoon to the evening.
Elephant Gin Punch Recipe
Recipe by Steve McDermott, The Duke of Clarence, Sydney
Ingredients
- 150ml Elephant Gin
- 180ml jasmine green tea
- 120ml pineapple syrup
- 60ml water
- 30ml lemon juice
- 30ml cucumber juice
- 30ml ginger wine
- 200ml soda water
Tools: punch bowl, ladle
Glassware: punch or small old fashioned glass
Garnish: lemon zest wrapped in cucumber ribbon, dried baby’s breath flowers
Method
Mix all the ingredients together in a punch bowl with a large block of ice to chill. Garnish with lemon zest wrapped in cucumber ribbon and dried baby’s breath flowers.
Make it yourself at home or try the punches at The Duke of Clarence, 152 – 156 Clarence Street Sydney.
