World Gin Day returns on 14th June, and there’s no better way to mark the occasion than with No.3 London Dry Gin – the only gin to have been awarded World’s Best Gin four times.
Crafted for those who appreciate quality, simplicity and balance, No.3 was born from the pursuit of perfection: a two-year journey between master distillers, leading bartenders and Dr David Clutton (the only person in the world with a PhD in gin). The result is an unrivalled London Dry Gin of uncompromising quality, combining the bright citrus zing of sweet orange and grapefruit, uplifting juniper and the gentle spice of cardamom, coriander and angelica.
It’s a spirit built for iconic serves – and this World Gin Day, No.3 invites you to discover three perfect cocktails that showcase its clean, crisp profile:
The perfect gin Martini
A balance of simplicity and indulgence
A Martini is simply gin and vermouth mixed together. These perfect ingredients pack a powerful punch, creating one of the most popular cocktails in the world. However, this perfect Martini recipe is enhanced by a secret ingredient – No.3 London Dry Gin.
Ingredients: 60ml No. 3 London Dry Gin; 10ml dry vermouth; 1 lemon
Equipment: Martini glass; strainer; jigger (spirit measure)
Method: Measure out 60ml No.3 London Dry Gin and 10ml dry vermouth. Stir over ice in a mixing glass and strain into a chilled Martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
The perfect Negroni
A balance of tradition and distinction
A Negroni is one of the world’s most famous cocktails, but you may have never tasted one like this before. No.3 London Dry Gin’s juniper-forward flavour profile elevates this Negroni to the next level, creating a perfect balance between the classic flavours but with a fresh dry gin twist. The zesty orange garnish truly brings this Negroni to life.
Ingredients: 30ml No.3 London Dry Gin; 30ml Gran Classico bitters or Campari; 30ml Sweet Vermouth; 1 orange; ice
Equipment: Jigger (spirit measure); stirrer; mixing glass; rocks glass
Method: Measure out 30ml No.3 London Dry Gin, 30ml Gran Classico Bitters or Campari, and 30ml Sweet Vermouth. Combine the ingredients in a mixing glass and stir over ice until suitably chilled. Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass and garnish with an orange twist.
The perfect St. James’s Spritz
Dry and uplifting
Try something different this summer with a refreshing St James’s Spritz cocktail. The perfect balance of dry, fragrant and refreshing, this delicate summer drink is both crisp and revitalising, perfect for any garden or rooftop party. Crafted with No.3 London Dry Gin, elderflower and sparkling wine, this delicious spritz is the embodiment of elegance.
Ingredients: 35ml No.3 London Dry Gin; 15ml elderflower cordial; 125ml crémant; 1 rosemary sprig; 1 pink grapefruit; ice
Equipment: Jigger (spirit measure); large wine glass; cocktail stirrer
Method: Fill your wine glass with ice, add the ingredients, stir gently and top with a little more crémant. Garnish with a pink grapefruit slice and a sprig of rosemary.
Alicia Stark, the new Global Brand Ambassador for No.3 London Dry Gin, says: “World Gin Day is a reminder to slow down and celebrate everything that makes gin so excellent: the history, the craft, and, most importantly, the people you share it with. That’s what we love about No.3. It’s crisp, perfectly balanced, and full of character, not just something you pour into a glass, but the heart of a great drink. Whether you’re stirring up a Martini, mixing a Negroni, or keeping it light with a St. James’s Spritz, it’s all about the enjoyment, and the stories that come with it as well as the great taste.”
No.3 London Dry Gin is available from fine wine retailers, such as Berry Bros. & Rudd, for £39.50 RRP (70cl, 46% ABV).
