Gin and Chilli – How To Pair Them

Gin and Chilli – How To Pair Them

 

You must try a craft gin and chilli concoction. In this case, we're talking about very potent flavours that are combined with the botanicals to produce a gin that is quite flavourful. So, whether you're a spice junkie or just prefer your drinks with a kick, you'll like these 4 fearless methods on how to add chilli to gin. Brogans Way Gin offers a gin masterclass in Melbourne if you would like to learn more about mixing and tasting craft gin.

 


 

Use as a garnish

 

Change up the garnish on your cocktail or G&T to something a little warmer than your standard wedge of lime or slice of cucumber, especially if you just feel like something a little spicier. Slices of red chilli are excellent garnishes for gins with a strong fruit flavour and will give your lips a delightful tingle. For a truly unique, gin and tonic, try to combine the craft gin and chilli with a few crushed coriander leaves. Alternatively, to ramp up the heat, combine your chilli slices with Szechuan peppercorns.

 

Use as a syrup

 

Syrups are a quick and simple method to give your craft gin beverages entirely different flavours and levels of heat. While there are several lovely gin syrups available for purchase that are excellent, you will enjoy making a batch yourself at home. You might not learn this in a gin masterclass in Melbourne, but here is a simple, affordable, and fun recipe:

 

You will need:

- Sugar caster, 200g.

- 200 ml of water

- Add fresh chilli according to taste, some people are bolder than others.

 

Remove the seeds from your chilli and slice it with care. Wash your hands thoroughly before you continue.

In a small saucepan, combine all the ingredients. Cook the mixture, stirring often until the sugar has dissolved into the water and the mixture has become a syrupy consistency.

 

Use as a sauce

 

Many savoury dishes pair iconically well with craft gin. Brogans Way Gin has a food menu with a glorious array of gin-friendly snacks and sides. Try a spicy sriracha sauce. This hot condiment is simply addictive and the greatest thing is that it tastes just as amazing in drinks as it does in food. It has a lip-smacking blend of sweetness and spice, so stirring this hot sauce right into spicy gin cocktails for an added kick is fantastic.

 

Using it to treat the glass

 

A wonderful idea to liven up a cold gin drink is to rim your glass with something spicy. In particular, when combined with other savoury ingredients like tajin, coconut, pineapple, and cinnamon, chilli flakes are wonderful for your glass's flavour. However, there are no rules, you can simply go with your taste buds to create your own ideal blend of sweet, sour, and spicy.

 

Although if you would like a better understanding of craft gin, these are exactly the kinds of flavours you may learn about at a Brogans Way gin masterclass in Melbourne. Contact us today to book yours.

 



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