Enjoy the House of Payne Cocktail recipe this season! Blend raspberries, London Dry Gin, Sloe Gin, and Campari for a perfect winter cocktail.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 232
Ingredients
- 1½ oz London Dry Gin
- 1 oz Sloe Gin - preferably Plymouth
- 1 oz Campari
- 3 fresh raspberries - + 1 for garnish optional
- Ice cubes
Equipment
- Old Fashioned Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Muddler
- Stirring Glass
- Cocktail Strainer
- Fine strainer
- Bar spoon or long stirrer
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill your Old Fashioned glass with ice cubes. Give it a quick stir and set it aside.
- Muddle Raspberries: In a mixing glass, muddle 3 fresh raspberries until they release their juices.
- Add Campari: Pour 1 oz Campari into the mixing glass.
- Add Sloe Gin: Add 1 oz Sloe Gin.
- Add London Dry Gin: Measure and pour 1½ oz London Dry Gin into the mixing glass as well.
- Add Ice and Stir: Fill the mixing glass with ice. Using a bar spoon or a long stirrer, stir well (for about 15-20 seconds). Give it a taste and stir a bit more if you feel like more dilution is necessary.
- Strain: Discard the ice in the Old Fashioned glass and refill it with fresh, new ice cubes. Then, using both the cocktail strainer and fine strainer, strain the drink into the ice-filled glass.
- Garnish: Garnish with a fresh raspberry and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutes:
- London Dry Gin: If you don't have London Dry Gin, you can use any other type of gin you prefer. I've also tried using vodka for a different but enjoyable flavor profile.
- Sloe Gin: If Sloe Gin is hard to find, try using a berry-flavored gin or liqueur as an alternative. It won't be the same but will still add a fruity note.
- Campari: If you can’t find Campari or want to experiment with different versions of this cocktail, you can use other brands of aperitivo bitters to make this cocktail (such as Select Aperitivo for example).
- Raspberries: If fresh raspberries are out of season, frozen raspberries work just as well. Just make sure to thaw them first.
Making a Pitcher of House of Payne Cocktail:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 12 oz of London Dry Gin, 8 oz of Sloe Gin, and 8 oz of Campari, along with about 24
- Mix: In a large pitcher, muddle the raspberries to extract their juice and then pour the gin, Sloe Gin, and Campari. Add ice and stir well.
- Serve: Strain to remove the ice and the pieces of muddled raspberries, serve immediately into ice-filled Old Fashioned glasses and garnish with a fresh raspberry. If you have some leftovers, be sure to keep it in the fridge (make sure no ice cubes are left inside) in an airtight container.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Gin Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic gin substitute; these are available and reasonably mimic gin's botanicals.
- Sloe Gin Substitute: Opt for a dark berry-flavored syrup (blackberry, blackberry, blackcurrant…) to replace Sloe Gin. You may need to reduce the quantity as syrup is sweeter than sloe gin: start by using ½ oz of berry syrup and add more later on if the drink is not sweet enough to your taste.
- Campari Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic aperitif or a bitter soft drink such as Crodino (prefer the red one) or San Bitter. Just make sure to stir it before use to remove the bubbles.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
What is a House of Payne Cocktail?
A House of Payne Cocktail is a gin-based drink made of London Dry Gin, Sloe Gin, Campari, and fresh raspberries. It’s easy to make, as it involves simple steps like muddling raspberries and stirring the ingredients together. This cocktail offers a unique blend of botanical notes from the gins and the bitterness of Campari, balanced by the sweetness of raspberries.
What is a House of Payne Cocktail made of – The ingredients
A House of Payne Cocktail recipe needs these ingredients:
- London Dry Gin: Provides a solid botanical base with juniper and other herbal notes.
- Sloe Gin: Adds a sweet, fruity flavor with a hint of tartness from sloe berries.
- Campari: Contributes bitterness and citrusy undertones, balancing the sweetness.
- Fresh Raspberries: Infuse the drink with natural sweetness and a vibrant color.
- Ice Cubes: Chills the cocktail, ensuring it’s refreshing to drink.
