Beautifying your liquor cabinet since last summer: these four bottles of delicious seasonal gin double as collectable works of art. Juno Gin mixed us up some fabulous cocktails to enjoy with a bottle of the new Spring 2021 Seasonal Release.

Boutique distillery Juno Gin releases a new limited edition gin every season, and the Spring 2021 Seasonal Release is a bright, lemony gin with a salty tang, inspired by Mediterranean holidays in the sun. Part of the Artist Series: Escape 2021, the seasonal gins all feature original artwork from a local artist. The spring release is graced with a floral bouquet illustration by Llewellyn Parry, a Christchurch designer, illustrator and animator. Juno Gin hooked us up with some fresh, herbaceous cocktail recipes to make good use of this stunning bottle.

High Tea

This cocktail is subtle in flavour, very light and green. For a totally photogenic option, make chamomile tea ice cubes with a daisy or sage leaf inside.

Ingredients

• 45ml Juno Spring 2021 Gin
• 30ml chamomile and sage tea mix (1 chamomile tea bag and 4 sage leaves)
• 10ml sugar syrup
• 10ml dry vermouth
• Extra sage leaves for garnish

Method
Soak chamomile tea bag and sage leaves in 1/2 cup of boiling water for 5 minutes. Stir or shake all ingredients together with ice and strain into a coupe or martini glass. Rub the edge of the glass with a sage leaf and garnish.

The Oracle

Ingredients

• 45ml Juno Spring 2021 Gin
• 10ml dry vermouth
• 3 sage leaves
• 10ml lemon juice
• 10ml sugar syrup
• 60ml grapefruit soda

Method
Lightly muddle the sage leaves and stir together the gin, vermouth, lemon, sugar and ice. Strain into a short glass or coupe. Garnish with a sage leaf.

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