Recipe: Convict Cooler

Convict Cooler

This fruity gin & bitters cocktail is bound to cool any convict down on a hot summer's day!

Key Spirit: Australian Distilling Co. Fremantle Gin
Flavour Profile: Refreshing, Cool
Alcohol Level: Boozy
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Serving: Serves 1

Ingredients

  • 4 thin slices of cucumber
  • 4 1-inch strips of lime zest
  • 1 tsp icing sugar
  • 1 sliced strawberry
  • 2 oz Australian Distilling Co. Fremantle Gin
  • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 dash Convict bitters
  • Club soda

Method

  • Combine the cucumber, half of the strawberry, lime zest, and sugar and muddle
  • Fill a highball glass with ice, pour over the muddle fruit and add lime juice and gin
  • Top with soda and add a dash of Convict bitters
  • Garnish with slices of remaining half strawberry
bitters with old fashioned
Convict Aromatic Bitters 250ml
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