A Wickedly Refreshing Halloween Apple Gin Cocktail
One sip. One spell. No turning back.
Inspired by the enchanting gardens and orchards of Royal Hillsborough Castle, The Poisoned Orchard is a Halloween-inspired cocktail featuring Royal Hillsborough Castle × Shortcross Gin.
Combining crisp green apple, delicate elderflower and fresh citrus, this wickedly refreshing cocktail celebrates the botanical character of the gin with a mysterious Halloween twist.
With its vibrant green colour and fresh apple garnish, The Poisoned Orchard is almost too tempting to resist.
Perfect for: Halloween celebrations, autumn entertaining and gin lovers who enjoy fresh, fruity cocktails.
Tasting Notes
Flavour: Crisp, refreshing, delicately sweet and citrus-forward.
Aroma: Fresh green apple, elderflower and botanical notes.
Finish: Bright, refreshing and gently tart.
Serving Suggestion
Serve in a rocks glass over ice, garnished with fresh green apple. For an atmospheric Halloween presentation, photograph against a dark background with subtle mist around the glass.
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Ingredients
- 50ml Royal Hillsborough Castle × Shortcross Gin
- 40ml freshly pressed green apple juice
- 15ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 10ml elderflower cordial
- 5ml green apple syrup
- Ice
- Thin slices of green apple, to garnish
- Optional: 1–2 drops of food-safe green colouring for a more vibrant Halloween finish
Method
- Combine Royal Hillsborough Castle × Shortcross Gin, green apple juice, lemon juice, elderflower cordial and green apple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. For a more vivid green appearance, add a small amount of food-safe green colouring before shaking.
- Garnish with thin slices of fresh green apple. For a Halloween-inspired presentation, carve a small bite-shaped notch into an apple and position it beside the glass.
- Serve immediately and enjoy a wickedly refreshing Halloween cocktail.