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
Equipment
- What You'll Need:
- 1 Coupe or martini glass
- 1 Cocktail shaker
- 1 Strainer
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
Instructions
- Shake: Add gin, dry vermouth, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and pineapple juice to a shaker with ice. Shake hard until well chilled.
- Strain: Fine strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
- Layer: Gently pour the Blue Curaçao down the inside of the glass to create a blue base under the pale froth.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Cocktail | Calories: 185kcal | Sugar: 11g