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I Love Harris Gin Cocktail. The Ballad of Lauren & Pim (Credit: Isle of Harris Distillery)

‘The Ballad of Lauren and Pim’ Valentines cocktail recipe

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To pay homage to the great Isle of Harris Distillery romance between brand storyteller Lauren MacSween and her husband, Pim Verhees—who met on a blind date at the distillery and later got engaged on the island itself—the distillery has created an exquisite cocktail, ‘The Ballad of Lauren and Pim.’

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Blending citrus, floral, honey, and anise notes, this delicious take on the mimosa is the perfect drink to enjoy with your loved one this Valentine’s Day. 

Ingredients 

  • 40ml Isle of Harris Gin 
  • 20ml mead 
  • 20ml freshly squeezed tangerine juice 
  • Sparkling orange wine 
  • A dash of Absinthe 
  • Orange peel to garnish 

Method: 

  • Shake all ingredients, except the sparkling wine, and fine-strain over ice into a highball glass. 
  • Top with sparkling wine, stir gently to mix. 

Happy Valentines, enjoy!

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