Raise a glass to Dad on Father’s Day with this cocktail recipe he’ll love

With Father’s Day fast approaching, it’s time we all started thinking about how best to celebrate the dads and father figures who have had such a crucial hand in raising us. And this year, in a bid to encourage a move away from the traditional but tired ‘socks-and-undies’ gift, we have teamed up with Schweppes 1783 to create the perfect cocktail for thanking dad with a well-deserved toast.

Meet the Green Jacket — a refreshing, not-too-sweet combination of Malfy Gin, Lillet Blanc, Green Chartreuse, lime and (of course) Schweppes 1783 Quenching Cucumber Tonic Water. Putting a more citrusy twist on the classic G&T, this cocktail is delicious and super easy to make but just complex enough to leave anyone who takes a sip thoroughly impressed (even if you really have no mixology skills to speak of). Here’s how to create the Green Jacket for Dad this Father’s Day.


denizen_weekly
Feel like you're missing out?
Be the first to know about what's new & noteworthy.
Sign up to our free EDM subscription today.
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.

Ingredients (makes one cocktail):
20ml Malfy Original Gin
15ml Green Chartreuse
20ml lime juice
20ml Lillet Blanc
Schweppes 1783 Quenching Cucumber Tonic Water
Dehydrated lime wheel to garnish

Method:
1. Start by pouring the Malfy Gin into a cocktail shaker.
2. Add the Green Chartreuse, followed by the Lillet Blanc.
3. Finish with lime juice before filling the cocktail shaker with ice.
4. Give the whole thing a good shake.
5. Prepare a glass with ice before pouring the mixture over.
6. Top off with Schweppes 1783 Quenching Cucumber Tonic Water.
7. Garnish with a wheel of dehydrated lime before serving.

Please drink responsibly.

Gastronomy

Little ‘Lato has set up shop in Ponsonby — and we’ve got the scoop
Denizen’s definitive guide to the best spots in the city for after-work drinks
There’s a new champagne-themed pop-up in town — here’s what you need to know