Cocktail Time: 3 Gin Cocktails to Try at Home | Journal19

Procera African Juniper Gin is the first gin in the world to be distilled with fresh Juniperus procera berries, which give the spirit depth and an earthy, nutty flavour. Procera Master Distiller, Roger Jorgensen, has strived to make the perfect Gin Martini his whole career, and when he distilled that first handful of fresh green Procera berries, he knew immediately that African juniper was going to change the world of gin. The team at Procera have put together 3 perfect serves to enjoy this unique gin, each designed for a different time of the day.

Perfect for brunch: Procera Red Snapper

INGREDIENTS

60 mL Procera Gin
400g can whole peeled tomatoes stored in fridge
10 drops chipotle Tabasco
Procera salt (comes with a bottle of Procera Gin)
Limes
Dash of Worcestershire
Few drops sesame oil
Rosemary to garnish
2 large ice cubes

METHOD

Blend 400 grams of whole peeled tomatoes to reach your desired consistency. If you like your drinks without pulp, strain through a cheesecloth or fine mesh sieve.
To the blended tomatoes, add a large pinch of salt, a dash of Worcestershire, a few drops of sesame oil, 10 drops of chipotle Tabasco, the juice of one lime and 60 mL of Procera. Taste the mixture and adjust Procera salt and lime juice to taste.
Rim your glass with salt by pouring a little on a plate, rubbing the rim of your glass with lime (either half or full) and twisting the mouth of the glass on the plate. Add 2 large ice cubes to your glass.
Pour the Red Snapper mixture into the glass and garnish with a fresh stick of rosemary.

Perfect for sunset: Procera & Tonic

INGREDIENTS

60 mL Procera Gin
120 mL Tonic
Ice
Procera salt (comes with a bottle of Procera Gin)

METHOD

Fill a goblet with ice and add 60 mL Procera
Top your glass with 120 mL tonic and sprinkle salt into your glass to taste.
Feel free to experiment with the salt, placing a pinch on your tongue and following it with a sip of your P&T; this highlights the contrast of sweet and salty, wet and dry.

Perfect for evenings: Kijabe Martini

INGREDIENTS

125 mL Procera Gin (stored in the freezer)
Dry vermouth
Lemon

METHOD

Place a martini glass in the freezer 15 minutes before you plan to enjoy it.
Pour a few drops of dry vermouth into your chilled glass and swish it around making sure to cover the entire inside. Pour out any excess vermouth.
Pour 125 mL of chilled Procera into your glass.
Take a single peel from your lemon and twist it over the glass to release some of the essential oils, then rub the yellow side around the rim.
Place your lemon peel in your glass and enjoy a taste of Africa.