A cocktail almanac for all seasons
Bloom’s sensitively nuanced floral and citrus taste, is perfectly balanced by its 41.8% ABV. The eminently mixable gin, Bloom flourishes best when paired with natural, seasonal flavors that create sensuous layers of taste.
The Seasonal Flavor Wheel
We have evolved Joanne’s organoleptic chart to inspire bartenders and our customers to experiment with natural ingredients intrinsic to an English country garden. Marrying Bloom gin with syrups, juices and garnishes from this spectrum of tastes, according to the seasons, should create fresh, harmonious cocktails in keeping with our artfully crafted from nature DNA.
Bloom Spritz
Complement the fresh and fragrant nature of Bloom by adding a dose of seasonal fruity sweetness, evenly balanced by a savory or herbal garnish for this popular aperitivo. Best enjoyed alfresco
Ingredients
- 1¾ oz Bloom
- ¾ oz plum/strawberry puree (sweetened)
- 1¾ soda water
- 1¾ oz English sparkling wine
- 5 mint leaves or 1 cucumber zest
Method
- Add ice to a highball glass
- Build all ingredients over ice
- Garnish with a mint bouquet or cucumber wheels
Bloom Gimlet
A contemporary twist on this cocktail classic, the Bloom Gimlet gives the fragrant character of our gin a refreshing twist with seasonal savories from your quintessential English vegetable garden
Ingredients
- 1¾ oz Bloom
- ¾ oz Supasawa
- ½ oz sugar syrup (2-1)
- 4th ingredient of choice (cucumber, basil, coriander, tomato vine)
Method
- Pre-chill a Nic and Nora glass
- Shake all ingredients over ice
- Double strain into the frosted glass
- Garnish with your chosen seasonal ingredient
Bloom Sour
This refined twist on the classic sour enhances Bloom’s delicate character with a hint of seasonal florality. Velvety in texture and beautifully garnished, it’s the prettiest serve for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1¾ oz Bloom
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz syrup of choice (cherry blossom, hibiscus, chamomile)
- ½ egg white
- 2 dashes bitters
- Rose spritz
Method
- First shake over ice, then dry shake all ingredients again
- Double strain into cocktail glass
- Spritz with rose spirit
- Garnish with an edible English flower, or patterned dashes of bitters
Bloom Martini
This crisp classic paired with an aromatic English vermouth, perfectly showcases the delicate, fresh and fragrant nature of Bloom, allowing the quality of the liquid to shine through.
Ingredients
- 1¾ oz Bloom
- ¾ oz Asterley Bros English vermouth
Method
- Pre-chill your martini glass
- Stir both ingredients in a shaker over ice
- Strain into your frosted martini glass
- Express zest from a strip of pomelo peel over the drink (then discard peel)
- Garnish with an edible English flower
