
Spring & Summer Cocktails

Martini
- Double measure of York Gin London Dry (or Outlaw)
- One tablespoon of Dry Vermouth
Olive, lemon peel or other garnish (we tried peppercorns with this one)
- Add the gin and the vermouth to a cocktail shaker that has plenty of ice.
- Depending on your preference, either stir or shake for about 20 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled Martini glass and add the garnish.

The Roman Fizz
- 50ml York Gin Roman Fruit
- Champagne, Cava or Prosecco
- Fresh or frozen strawberries or raspberries
Cocktail-Making Classes in York
Here's a delicious way to spend a couple of hours in York with your friends.Learn the tips and tricks of cocktail making - and enjoy three delectable creations too.
It's all great fun - with laughter and joy all part of the experience.
It all happens from 7 until 9pm on Saturdays in the beautiful York Gin station shop.
You'll leave the class after two hours with the skills to impress your friends for years to come.
York Gin & Tonics
When you serve a York Gin & Tonic, use large chunks of ice (they don't melt as quickly), premium tonic and your favourite garnish.
Here are our recommended serves for all six of our gins:
London Dry: Fever-Tree Light. Curl of lemon peel.
Outlaw Navy Strength: Fever-Tree Indian Tonic. Black pepper.
Old Tom: Fever-Tree Light. Star Anise.
Grey Lady: Fever-Tree Light. Orange peel.
Chocolate & Orange: Fever-Tree Light. Fresh orange.
Roman Fruit: Fever-Tree Mediterranean or Lemonade. Strawberries & raspberries.
Here's a 30-second video showing you how to make the perfect G&T.
Cocktail making videos
English Martini
A classic English cocktail.
- Ice in a martini coupe glass
- Muddle (crush) rosemary in a separate glass or shaker
- Large measure of York Gin Old Tom
- Elderflower liqueur
- Shake together...
- Discard ice from the martini glass and strain your cocktail into the cold glass.
- Garnish with rosemary
Strawberry Smash
We went to the brand new SOPHIE bar on Lendal Bridge to make this fantastic refreshing cocktail.
- Fresh strawberries
- York Gin Roman Fruit
- Lemon juice
- Sugar syrup (gomme), ice, basil, soda water
The Bramble
- 50ml York Gin Outlaw
- 25ml lemon juice
- 10ml sugar syrup
- 20ml Chambord
- Blackberries, cubed ice, crushed ice
Clover Leaf
- 50ml York Gin London Dry
- 20ml red fruit cordial
- 15ml raspberry syrup
- 15ml lemon juice
- 1 egg white
- Raspberries, ice
Chocolate & Orange Negroni
- 25ml York Gin Chocolate & Orange
- 25ml Campari
- 25ml red vermouth
- 15ml lemon juice
- Ice, soda water (optional to taste)
Salty Dog
- 50ml York Gin Old Tom
- 4 blueberries
- 15ml lemon juice
- 100ml grapefruit juice
- Salt, Fever-Tree Soda top, ice
Add the gin and juices and stir. Garnish with a wedge of grapefruit.