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Clacks Royal (Casino) citrus gin sour cocktail by Heart of Scotland Distillery, sea-salt finish.
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Clack's Royal (Casino)

The Clack's Royal (Casino) is silky, elegant take on the classic Casino—Heart of Scotland gin, maraschino, bright citrus, and an optional egg-white cap for lush foam.
Ideal for aperitif hour or a classy night in.
Prep Time5 minutes
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Spirit: Gin
Occasion : Aperitif, Evening
Calories: 254

Equipment

  • 1 Hurricane glass or coupe
  • 1 Cocktail shaker
  • 1 Hawthorne strainer (spring-rimmed)
  • 1 Jigger or measuring spoons

Ingredients

🧪 Ingredients

  • 70 ml Heart of Scotland Gin Original/London Dry or Navy Strength
  • 15 ml Fresh lemon juice ½ oz, to taste
  • 5 ml Maraschino liqueur ≈ 1 tsp
  • 1 Dash Orange bitters
  • 35 ml Egg white ≈ from 1 large egg — optional
  • 1 Handful Ice cubes

🌿 Garnish

  • 1 Whole Maraschino cherry on a cocktail stick

Instructions

  • Prep (Optional Egg White):
    Separate one egg and add the whites to the shaker (save the yolk for cooking). This gives ~35 ml of egg white.
  • Build:
    Add ice to the shaker until the bottom tin is about half full.Pour in the gin, lemon juice, maraschino liqueur, and add a dash of orange bitters.
  • Shake:
    Seal and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is very cold (about 15–20 seconds). If using egg white and you want extra foam, you can dry‑shake first (no ice), then shake again with ice.
  • Serve:
    Crack the shaker and strain into a chilled hurricane glass (or coupe). For a rustic look, add the spent ice from the shaker to the glass; for a cleaner presentation, fine‑strain over fresh ice (or serve up, no ice, in a coupe).
    Clacks Royal (Casino) citrus gin sour cocktail by Heart of Scotland Distillery, sea-salt finish.

Notes : 

Navy Strength yields a bolder, spicier profile; London Dry is lighter and floral.

Garnish: 

Top with a maraschino cherry (we like Opie’s) or a thin lemon slice.

Tips:

More shake = more micro‑foam and a smoother texture. 
Skip the egg white for a classic, cleaner Casino style. 

💙 Why You’ll Love It

    • Classic Casino vibes, elevated by Heart of Scotland’s citrus-spiced character.
    • A refined twist on the classic Casino—lifted by the smooth, citrus-spiced depth of Heart of Scotland gin.
    • Perfect balance of bright lemon, subtle maraschino sweetness, and a whisper of orange bitters.
    • Optionally crowned with a silky egg-white foam for a luxurious, bar-quality finish at home.
    • Equally at home as an aperitif before dinner or as a late-evening showpiece cocktail.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Portion | Calories: 254kcal | Sugar: 1.7g