The Laverstoke
The Laverstoke is a medium gin highball, sweet and bitter on the palate. Built and served in a wine glass.
- 2 min
- Wine glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 62 out of 100
- Sweet
- 69 out of 100
- Bitter
- 66 out of 100
- Herbal
- 48 out of 100
- Boozy
- 34 out of 100
How to make The Laverstoke
To make The Laverstoke, build in a wine glass: 1⅔ oz gin, ½ oz elderflower cordial, ½ oz rosso vermouth, 2½ oz tonic water and 1⅓ oz lime. Garnish with ginger and mint.
You'll need
- Gin1⅔ oz
- Elderflower cordial½ oz
- Rosso Vermouth½ oz
- Tonic Water2½ oz
- Lime1⅓ oz
- Ginger, Mintgarnish
Pairs well with: Elderflower cordial · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Add lime, cut into wedges and elderflower cordial to a wine glass and press gently with a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon to release the juice.
- 2
Pour in gin and rosso vermouth.
- 3
Top with tonic water.
- 4
Give it one gentle stir.
- 5
Garnish with a ginger and a mint sprig.
Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the tonic water fizzy.
The Laverstoke questions
What does The Laverstoke taste like?
Mostly sweet and bitter. It's a medium drink at about 10% ABV once mixed.
How strong is The Laverstoke?
About 10% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between The Laverstoke and a Munich Mule?
Both use gin and lime. The Laverstoke adds elderflower cordial, rosso vermouth and tonic water, while the Munich Mule uses ginger beer and cucumber. Both are built in the glass, but The Laverstoke goes in a wine glass and the Munich Mule in a highball glass.
Can I make The Laverstokes in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 10¼ oz gin, 3 oz elderflower cordial, 3 oz rosso vermouth and 8⅓ oz lime in a jug and chill it. Top each glass with tonic water as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve The Laverstoke in?
A wine glass.