NOLET’S Silver Dry Gin is a unique gin for creating festive New Year’s cocktails.

Michael Hepworth

HOLLYWOOD(Spirtisman)12/10/14/–With fascinating botanicals of Turkish Rose, Peach and Raspberry, NOLET’S Silver Dry Gin is a unique gin that is extremely versatile; it tastes great on its own but also mixes well with champagne for creating festive New Year’s cocktails.

Shining Star (this can be made as a single cocktail or a unique homemade bottled cocktail – see below)

*Makes one serving. Created by Mark Drew of Critical Mass

2 oz. NOLET’S Silver Dry Gin

0.75 oz. fresh lemon juice

0.75 oz. star anise syrup

1.5 oz. fresh pineapple juice

0.5 oz. chilled water

To make star anise syrup: Take 10 star anise pods and gently toast in a pan over high heat.

Add one quart of water and one quart of caster sugar. Stir to combine and bring to the boil. Once the syrup starts boiling turn heat down and allow to simmer for 20 minutes, remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature before using.

Drink preparation: Place all ingredients together in a measuring jug, stir thoroughly to combine. Using a small funnel decant into empty bottle ensuring that the lip of the bottle is wiped clean. Cap bottles and chill for a minimum of 2 hours before serving.

Silver Dutch 75

1 oz. NOLET’S Silver Dry Gin

.5 oz. Lemon Juice

.5 oz. Grand Marnier

Moet & Chandon Champagne

Pour lemon juice, NOLET’S Silver and Grand Marnier into a mixing glass with ice. Shake well. Strain into a Champagne flute. Carefully top with Champagne. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Cloud 9

Created by Mark Drew of Critical Mass – Currently on the menu at Citizen M

2 oz Raspberry Infused NOLET’S Silver Dry Gin (Place a small container of raspberries into a mason jar add 1 bottle of Nolet’s leave to steep for two weeks.)

0.5 oz. Fresh lemon Juice

0.5 oz. Simple Syrup

Dash Peychaud Bitters

Top with Champagne

Shake all ingredients (excluding the champagne) together in a cocktail shaker, strain into an highball glass over cubed ice. Top up with champagne and stir gently to combine. Garnish with a lemon zest or a couple of raspberries.

Michael Hepworth

287 S.Robertson Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211