Introducing Cider Lane our featured cocktail this October.
This autumn twist on the classic gin and tonic blends crisp, locally pressed apple cider from Cedardale Orchards with our handcrafted EnGIN and refreshing Indian tonic. Finished with a garnish of fresh apple, rosemary and a hint of anise spice, it’s the perfect balance of orchard sweetness and aromatic warmth.
Cider Lane captures the spirit of the season — a reminder that sometimes the most rewarding paths are the ones you discover when you slow down and take the scenic route.
The simple and delicious Cider Lane is the perfect autumn cocktail for the changing of the seasons! When you’re just not ready to shelve the gin completely, this cocktail makes an easy transition to the seasonal warming-spirits and cooler months ahead.
By combining the classic gin and a premium tonic (Fever tree is our favorite) with a quality apple cider, spices and our classic EnGIN, this cocktail is the perfect drink for the harvest season!
Tonic is one of those mixers where quality matters. And if you’ve never indulged in Fever Tree Premium Tonic, this may be a fantastic opportunity to splurge. (Buyer beware, you may never want to go back to those plastic jugs of tonic again.)
This simple and delicious Cider Lane is the perfect autumn cocktail for the season! Elevating the classic gin and tonic with apple cider and spices, you’ll be making this delightful drink throughout the fall and winter.
Ready in
5 minutes
ingredients
4 + ice, garnish
Serves
1
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz EnGIN*
(Or spice up the gin beforehand and learn your preference! See how to below.) - 1 oz fresh apple cider
- premium tonic
- ice
- lemon wedge
- garnish: fresh sliced apple slices, rosemary sprig & star anise for that WOW factor.
- Optional if making spiced gin: whole spices (cinnamon, cloves, star anise – really any combo you enjoy. See below for directions on how to make spiced gin.)
Steps for Cider Lane
1
Combine gin and apple cider in a glass.
2
Add ice and top up with premium tonic.
3
Wet the rim of the glass with the lemon wedge and then squeeze the rest of the juice into the cocktail.
4
Garnish with apple slices, rosemary and anise star.
Enjoy responsibly!
How to make Spiced EnGIN
You can 100% make a Cider Lane with plain gin and simply garnish with whole spices to infuse scent and flavor. However, if you would like a little more spice in your gin it doesn’t take too much effort.
- Simply fill a glass with EnGIN
- Add a cinnamon stick, a couple pieces of star anise and a few cloves and allow to sit for at least 1 hour or more.