There’s no rule to how much of your chosen botanical to use , although approximately a third fruit to gin is probably about right for most infusions ( roughly 300g produce for 1 litre of gin). When you think of tropical flavors, what comes to mind? Pineapple, mango, papaya, and passionfruit are all likely candidates. These flavors are the perfect match for a refreshing gin and tonic, especially during the hot summer months. This pale lemon beverage is presented in a stylish and angular bottle with an attractive music-themed label reflecting the ingredients as well as the tuneful distiller. The gin is made for Tesco by Two Tykes Distillery in the UK. The Melodist Mango and Passion Fruit Gin is a melange of traditional London Dry Gin with hints of exotic mango and passion fruit. Enjoy long or short One mixer that goes well with gin liqueur is tonic water. Tonic water has a light, refreshing taste that pairs well with the botanical flavors of gin liqueur. If you want to add a bit of sweetness to your drink, you can also add a simple syrup to your tonic water. So taste the gin at intervals, and once you’re happy with the flavour, filter out all the botanicals using a sieve. If there’s some sediment left in the liquid, use some muslin or a coffee filter to strain it again.

Ultimately, the best tonic to go with passionfruit gin is the one that you enjoy the most. So, experiment with different tonics and find the perfect pairing for you. How do you serve passion fruit gin liqueur?Shoppers will be cider themselves as Aldi introduces a new range of ready-to-drink cider cans, which combine its award-winning spirits with tropical fruit flavours – perfect for bank holiday sipping and just 99p a can! The Melodist Mango and Passion Fruit Gin doesn’t need much help. It makes a unique gin and tonic with a simple garnish of a skewer of a lime wedge and a spear of fresh mango. Try it shaken with a dash of dry martini and ice and served in a well-frosted glass. Finally, you can also mix gin liqueur with soda. This is a great option if you are looking for a light and refreshing drink. Additionally, soda is a great mixer if you are on a budget, as it is a relatively inexpensive drink. Once baked into the beautiful baking cups I chose, and fresh out of the oven, I spooned over some vodka. This naturally soaked into the sponges as they cooled. I then cored out some of the cupcake to add in some passionfruit curd. This is utterly optional, but who doesn’t love an extra passionfruit flavour?! For the cupcakes, I went for an easy cupcake recipe. It is just a plain sponge – with butter, caster sugar, self raising flour and eggs. Four ingredients makes something delicious – and it’s so easy! I naturally use a baking spread for the cupcake mix as it creates a beautiful bake – and the eggs, flour and caster sugar are just standard.

For the buttercream frosting I followed a similar idea to my gin & tonic cupcakes, but obviously with vodka! If you wanted to have a Prosecco hit, you can try and add it here using a Prosecco syrup (boiling down Prosecco and sugar to a syrup) – but I just went straight with the vodka. A passionfruit martini if you don’t already know is usually a mix of vodka, passion fruit liqueur, sugar syrup, lime, passion fruit and prosecco. These ingredients can change and vary depending on your point of view, or recipe you use, however. In the case of passionfruit and orange gin, you might want to try a mix of passionfruit juice and orange juice. If you’re looking for something a little bit more tart, you could also try using lime juice as your mixer. What flavors go well with passionfruit? To really let your homemade passion fruit gin sing, try it with a neutral tonic and lots of ice. If you don’t like tonic or want to try something new, we particularly love it with pineapple soda, it complements the flavour so well!What mixer goes with gin liqueur? This is a question that many people ask, and there is no one definitive answer. However, there are a few mixers that work well with gin liqueur. You can obviously make these child friendly by removing the vodka – a fairly obvious suggestion – but honestly, just leave it out! It’s not needed if you want these cupcakes alcohol free. You do not need to replace the vodka with anything else either! So easy, and still just as delicious. The juicy sweetness of fresh mango blends with the refreshing tartness of passionfruit for an uplifting edge. To experience the depth of flavour in all its glory, pour a generous splash over ice. Inhale its heady aroma, then relax, unwind, and savour each mouthful.

Alternatively, you can pair with a squeeze of lime and your favourite tonic for a refreshing sparkling option. Or why not mix into a martini for a contemporary twist on a classic? The bottling technique: Add your spirit to a Kilner jar or another sealable container. Make sure your kit is clean and sterile to avoid the spirit going bad. Then add your infusing ingredient and leave it to leach into the spirit. Here's a rough time guide:Leave strong chilli, vanilla, cardamom or citrus for less than a day.Hardy spices and strong-flavoured veg will need five to seven days.Berries and strong fruit can take around three to four weeks to impart as much flavour as possible.Milder ingredients like apple or florals will take up to a month.How to store: If your bottles or jars are well sealed, strained correctly and kept in a cool, dark place, your spirits can keep for up to a year.