Saltire Cocktail (Heart of Scotland)

Scottish Gin & Vodka Cocktail Recipes

Saltire Cocktail (Heart of Scotland)

Scottish Gin & Vodka Cocktail Recipes

The Saltire cocktail in a coupe glass, layered with a luminous blue base and topped with a frothy white layer, garnished with lemon peel

The Saltire (Heart of Scotland) Cocktail

Raise a glass this National Scottish Gin Day with Heart of Scotland Distilleries Cocktail the Saltire brings gentle pineapple foam, brisk citrus, and a striking blue Curaçao base
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Time to Make 5 minutes
Ingredients What You'll Need Nutrition Method Garnish & Tips
Servings: 1 Cockail
Spirit Type: Gin
Occasion: Aperitif, Signiture

Ingredients
  

  • 🧪 Ingredients:
  • 40 ml London Dry Gin
  • 20 ml Blue Curaçao
  • 15 ml Dry Vermouth
  • 15 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 10 ml Sugar Syrup
  • 20 ml Pineapple Juice
  • 1 Handfull Ice
  • 🌿 Garnish:
  • 2 thin strips Lemon peel to form the cross or a lemon swirl

What You'll Need

  • What You'll Need:
  • 1 Coupe or martini glass
  • 1 Cocktail shaker
  • 1 Strainer

Nutrition

Serving: 1 CocktailCalories: 185kcalSugar: 11g

Method
 

  1. Shake: Add gin, dry vermouth, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and pineapple juice to a shaker with ice. Shake hard until well chilled.
  2. Strain: Fine strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
  3. Layer: Gently pour the Blue Curaçao down the inside of the glass to create a blue base under the pale froth.
    The Saltire cocktail in a coupe glass, layered with a luminous blue base and topped with a frothy white layer, garnished with lemon peel
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Garnish & Tips:

Notes:
  • Pineapple juice adds natural froth and body without egg white.
  • Adjust sugar syrup to taste—less for a sharper, drier profile.
  • Using a premium London Dry gin from Heart of Scotland gives a cleaner, more defined botanical edge.
Garnish:
  • Cross two thin lemon peel strips across the surface to echo the Saltire or as wee have a lemon swirl and Scottish flag 
  • For theatre, chill the glass deeply so the vivid blue base stands out even more.
Tips:
  • Shake hard with plenty of ice to achieve a stable, foamy top layer.
  • Pour the Blue Curaçao slowly down the inside of the glass to achieve a clean, layered effect.
  • Serve in a coupe or martini glass to highlight the colours.
 

💙 Why You’ll Love It

  • A uniquely Scottish cocktail that pays homage to the Saltire flag.
  • Crisp citrus snap balanced with tropical pineapple notes.
  • Eye-catching layers of blue and white make it perfect for celebrations like National Scottish Gin Day.
  • A showpiece serve that showcases Heart of Scotland gin in a fresh, contemporary style.
  • Conversation-starting, easy to make, and visually stunning.

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