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One Bottle: Endless Possibilities

One Bottle: Endless Possibilities

Posted on Jun 19th 2025

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Surdyk's Staff

Surdyk's staff is here to show you how to use a specialty spirit or liqueur in several ways so you can feel confident about your purchase AND avoid lingering bottles in the back of the bar cabinet.


THE BOTTLE: Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin with California Orange Citrus


About Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin

The Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gins are crafted at The Shed Distillery in rural Ireland. Their California Orange Citrus beautifully builds on the signature Gunpowder Irish Gin by infusing vibrant California orange peel into the original botanical blend of gunpowder green tea and orient-inspired spices. Distilled at 43% ABV, this offers a bright, spirited twist—lush orange front notes melding with juniper, warming spices, and a subtle, smoky-gunpowder teatime depth. This is a citrusy and balanced gin that is especially good during the summer season.

 


Ways to Use It:


Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Drumshanbo California Orange Citrus Gin
  • 4–6 oz Q light tonic water

 

Instructions:

Fill a glass with ice, add gin, top with tonic. Stir gently. Garnish with an orange slice.

 



Ingredients:

  • 1 oz Drumshanbo California Orange Citrus Gin
  • ½ oz Garden Variety Simple Syrup
  • ½ oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 oz Kraemer Blanc de Blanc Brut

 

Instructions:

Shake gin, lemon, and syrup with ice. Strain into a stemmed glass and top with sparkling wine. Garnish with lemon twist.

 



Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Drumshanbo California Orange Citrus Gin
  • ¾ oz Vikre Herbal Liqueur
  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • Club soda to top
  • Garnish: lemon wheel & fresh herbs

 

Instructions:

Shake gin, lemon juice, and syrup with ice. Strain into a highball glass and top with soda. Garnish with an orange wheel and a sprig of whatever fresh herb you have on hand.

 



Ingredients:

  • 1 oz Drumshanbo California Orange Citrus Gin
  • 1 oz Barquero Spanish Sweet Vermouth
  • 1 oz Campari Aperitivo
  • Garnish: orange peel

 

Instructions:

Stir all ingredients with ice, strain into a rocks glass with a largwe cube. Garnish.

 



Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz Drumbshanbo California Orange Citrus Gin
  • 2 oz Jeio Prosecco
  • 1 oz Mr. Pure Orange Juice
  • Splash of soda water
  • Garnish: orange wheel

 

Instructions:
Build over ice in a lowball cocktail glass. Stir gently and garnish.

 

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