In addition to these well known and age old gin based remedies there are some other little known but equally cheeky gin based elixirs worth a mention...
One particular remedy which caught my eye wasn't so much a cocktail rather a tasty snack, which just so happens contain gin and is believed to help reduce the pain caused by Arthritis; Gin Soaked Raisins!
This is a very simple natural alternative to the cocktail of pain killers often prescribed to those suffering with Arthritis. This simple remedy only requires two ingredients; golden raisins (not those common black raisins you see so much in these days) and of course Gin. With juniper being the magic medicinal ingredient in gin you will want a very juniper heavy gin, although be aware taht you are only hydrating raisins with it so don't go over the top, Gordon's Gin, with it's punchy juniper flavour and reasonable price tag it suits this recipe down to a tee.
So take your lovely golden raisins and pop them in reliable piece of Tupperware, ensure there is only one layer of raisins with none over lapping, cover the raisins with our favourite juniper laced spirit, seal and leave for two weeks, or until the raisins have imbibed the gin you have sacrificed to them. The recommended daily dose is 9 of these cheeky edibles, which can either be taken in quick succession or over the course of a day. If your feeling rather exotic you could always spice up the mixture with cinnamon, cloves or any other spice which jumps to mind and if you feel like indulging your swet tooth perhaps a spoon full of honey would help the medicine go down...
It is debatable whether the raisins, the gin or the random combination of both is key to reducing the pain caused by Arthritis but many people have stood bye this folk remedy for years, but why not discover this for yourself...
Moving on from the chronic pain of arthritis to the more fleeting, yet still irritating pain of a headache we present yet another gin based remedy, this time in the form of The London Cocktail, a drink true to the original definition of a cocktail, the recipe was taken from 'Cocktails, How to Mix Them' by 'Robert'. Being such a classic style of drink I thought it was only right to use a classic style of gin, Jensens Bermondsey it is then...
The London Cocktail
Jensens Bermondsey Gin - 50ml
Sugar Syrup - 5ml
Orange Bitters - 2 Dashes
Absinthe - 2 Drops
Stir all ingredients over ice in a large mixing vessel, strain in to a cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
It is worth noting that the following ritual is necessary if The London Cocktail is going to rid you of your head demons...
Take a little absinthe in the palm of ones hands, rub them till dry then sniff through the nose then enjoy The London Cocktail while the pain eases away. Warning overconsumption of this libation may cause the headache to return in the morning, should this be the case you may be in need of a pick me up, so for your morning after needs...
When it comes to gin morning pick me up's one is spoiled for choice a Corpse Reviver #2, the juniper laced cousin of the Bloody Mary; the Red Snapper or better yet a Morning Glory Fizz.
The Morning Glory Fizz is usually considered a Scotch based cocktail although our dear friend 'Robert' is open to using all variety of spirits in this drink, anything from Brandy to Rum is fair game in his book, although I feel gin creates a rather spiffing tipple.
The Morning Glory Fizz
Martin Millers Westbourne - 50ml
Egg White - 25ml
Lemon Juice - 20ml
Absinthe - 5ml
Bitter Truth Celery Bitters - 2 Dash
Blended Sugar - 1 Bar Spoon
Dry shake all ingredients (without ice) then once again with ice strain in to an 8oz glass with no ice, top with soda. Garnish with Peychaurds Bitters in the foam.
So there you have it, a few cheeky libations to leave one feeling full of spirit and vitality, we hope these keep you happy, healthy and full of gin in the new year!
Enjoy
Umpleby & Brown
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