A Twist On Classics Makes New Favorites In Cocktails

What's old is new again. Many of the hottest cocktails served in today's leading bars and restaurants are actually those favorites from centuries ago. These classic cocktails, including standards such as the Negroni, Manhattan, and Gin & Tonic, are more popular than ever. "There is a definite return to the classic cocktails among today's consumers. These drinks are delicious and exude a unique elegance and nostalgia," stated James Moreland, master mixologist for Bombay Sapphire gin.

What's making these classic cocktails--which are made with the timeless spirits of gin and Scotch--so popular today is the new twist that bartenders and spirits aficionados are putting on them. Top bartenders are keeping the integrity of these cocktails while invigorating them with fresh techniques and subtle ingredients, sparking a new hint of flavor to tantalize the taste buds. It is this new crop of "classics with a twist" that is taking over at dinner parties and appearing all over cocktail menus.

One such cocktail is the Supersonic Gin & Tonic. It is made with Bombay Sapphire gin, tonic and a splash of fresh lemonade. This flavorful cocktail, ideal for warm summer days, maintains the classic line of the gin & tonic while providing a modern spin, enhanced by the clean, crisp taste of Bombay Sapphire gin, long a favorite of mixologists due to its perfectly balanced flavor. Today, the brand's signature Supersonic Gin & Tonic benefits from this smooth flavor profile, while giving consumers a new reason to enjoy an old favorite.

Enhance the classics with a new twist:

Supersonic Gin & Tonic

2 parts Bombay Sapphire

4 parts tonic

Splash of fresh lemonade

Creating delicious classic cocktails with a twist this summer can be as easy as adding an unexpected, exotic garnish such as star fruit or orchids.

Negroni

1 part Bombay Sapphire

1 part Premium Bitters

1/4 part Noilly Prat sweet vermouth

Garnish with Orange Twist

By: Wendy Mitchell

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For more delicious cocktail recipes, check out the Web site at www.bombaysapphire.com. The new twist on this gin & tonic classic is a splash of lemonade.