Ember & Storm Gin Cocktail

A bold, invigorating cocktail that balances sweet citrus, warm spice, and the fiery kick of ginger.

Ingredients:

• 50ml Merchants Fire Gin

• 20ml Fresh lime juice

• 15ml Honey syrup (1:1 honey and warm water)

• 3 dashes Aromatic bitters

• 100ml Spicy ginger beer (or ginger ale for a milder version)

• Orange peel & long peppercorns (for garnish)

• Ice

Method:

1. Fill a highball glass with ice.

2. Add Merchants Fire Gin, fresh lime juice, honey syrup, and bitters.

3. Stir gently, then top with ginger beer.

4. Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink and drop it in.

5. Garnish with a whole long peppercorn or a dusting of ground long pepper for extra intrigue.

Why It Works:

• The blood orange in the gin pairs beautifully with the zesty lime and honey, creating a smooth, citrusy backbone.

• The long pepper’s smoky spice is elevated by the heat of the ginger beer, giving a slow-burning warmth.

• The bitters add depth and complexity, rounding out the drink.

This is the perfect cocktail to showcase Merchants Fire, letting its bold, spicy character shine while remaining refreshing and dangerously drinkable.