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  All the best gin cocktails have one essential ingredient in common – ice. But not all ice is made equal! Here’s how to add ice to your gin drinks and cocktails, from creators of best craft gin in Melbourne . (Visit our gin distillery in Melbourne for a tasting session!)     5 Forms of Ice and How to Use Them   1.      Store-bought blocks – Great for parties and easy on the wallet, store-bought bags of ice are often the staple for home-made cocktails. However, these smaller, often cracked blocks of ice tend to melt quickly, watering down the cocktail or G&T in hot weather, quickly losing the flavours of even the best gin. 2.      Shaved ice – Although this type of ice melts even faster, it works well in blended cocktails like cosmopolitans and pina coladas. By blending the ingredients with plenty of ice in a food processor, it should stay cold enough for longer, preserving the flavours. 3.   ...

The hot, sunny festive season is the perfect opportunity to break out some Christmas cocktails! Here are some great recipes, all using the best gin , from one of the truly cool bars in Melbourne . We also offer a Melbourne cocktail class if you want to perfect your skills!       Cranberry Gin Cocktail   Cranberries and Christmas go together like gin and tonic! Here’s how to make this tart, crisp summer cocktail.   ·       2 shots of your best London Dry gin ·       150ml cranberry juice ·       10ml of fresh lemon juice ·       Fresh cranberries for fun ·       Fresh mint leaves to garnish   Muddle together in a stemless wine glass or gin glass and serve with ice!   Festive Punch   ·       2 shots of your best London Dry gin ·       ½...