The Smiddy Journal
Cocktail Recipes
Dispatches from the Old Smiddy, new releases, distilling notes, serves and what's on at Stirling Distillery.

How to Make the Perfect Gin and Tonic
A perfect gin and tonic is one of the simplest drinks you can make, and one of the easiest to get slightly...
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8 Gin Cocktails to Make at Home with Stirling Gin
From the perfect G&T to a Stirling bramble and a Battle Strength martini, eight easy gin cocktails to make at home, built...
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Stirlingtini
Based on a French Martini, the Stirlingtini is a wonderfully sweet, fresh and fruity drink. 45 ml Stirling Gin 25 ml Red...
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Tropical Pornstar Martini
25 ml Tropical Triumph Liqueur 25 ml Stirling Gin 25 ml Passoa 25 ml Passion Fruit Puree 100 ml Pineapple juice Add...
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Raspberry Mojito
A handful of raspberries and mint Sugar Syrup 25 ml Classic Stirling Gin 25 ml Green Lady Liqueur 100 ml Ginger Ale...
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Spiced Winter Punch
A glass of the Spiced Winter Punch is guaranteed to warm even the coldest of Stirling’s nights. This can be made in...
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Winter Gin Cocktail
We’ve got the perfect cocktail to try with our winter gin on colder, darker evenings. It’s a tasty festive drink that allows...
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The Classic Stirling G&T
Tried, tested and timeless. The humble gin and tonic has been enjoyed for centuries; we like to enjoy ours with freshly picked...
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The Stirling Bramble
Most discerning drinkers (gin aficionados or not) will have stumbled across a Bramble at one point or another. This drink originated in...
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