Ideal for discerning explorers, these cocktails challenge convention and spark experimentation.
A curl of smoke, a hint of elderflower, crisp cucumber where citrus once ruled, Conniption Gin is built for moments like this. These pours are not ordinary cocktails. They are little fits of Conniption, vibrant disruptions that upend expectation and quicken the pulse.
We call on our boldest expressions: Barrel Aged, Navy Strength, Kinship, and American Dry, so every recipe flips flavor on its head. Whether you are elevating a dinner party or reclaiming your own evening ritual, begin here.
1. Smoked Rosemary Gin Sour
Star Gin: Conniption Navy Strength Gin
Mood: Bold, smoky, and unapologetically sensual
You’ll Need:
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2 oz Conniption Navy Strength Gin
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¾ oz fresh lemon juice
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⅔ oz rosemary simple syrup
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Dash of smoked sea salt
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Egg white (optional for texture)
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Smoked rosemary sprig (for garnish)
To Make It:
Shake all ingredients (dry shake if using an egg white). Add ice, shake again, and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a freshly smoked rosemary sprig.
Why It Works:
Navy Strength Gin isn’t a shy spirit, and it shouldn’t be. The smoked rosemary ignites the gin’s robust botanical heat, creating a depth that lingers and evolves sip by sip. It’s a cocktail that doesn’t ask for attention; rather, commands it.
2. Elderflower Gin Paloma
Star Gin: Conniption Kinship Gin
Mood: Floral, effervescent, and color-shiftingly modern
You’ll Need:
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1 ½ oz Conniption Kinship Gin
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½ oz elderflower liqueur
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1 oz grapefruit juice
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¼ oz lime juice
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Sparkling water
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Edible flower or pink salt rim (optional)
To Make It:
Build over ice in a Tom Collins glass. Stir gently. Top with sparkling water and garnish with an edible flower or opt to rim with pink salt for visual drama.
Why It Works:
Kinship’s citrus-forward spice meets its match in the bittersweet snap of grapefruit and the soft floral lift of elderflower. Add in Kinship’s signature color-shift, and this cocktail isn’t just a drink… It’s a moment!
3. Savory Cucumber Gin Martini
Star Gin: Conniption American Dry Gin
Mood: Crisp, clean, and cunningly savory
You’ll Need:
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1 ²⁄₃ oz Conniption American Dry Gin
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¹⁄₃ oz dry vermouth
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2 slices of cucumber
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Dash of celery bitters
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Cucumber ribbon (for garnish)
To Make It:
Muddle one cucumber slice in a mixing glass with bitters. Add gin, vermouth, and ice. Stir until chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a cucumber ribbon or dill.
Why It Works:
American Dry’s clarity lets the savory notes shine. The cucumber delivers a cool vegetal backbone, while the bitters offer a subtle bite. This is martini minimalism, reengineered for the modern palate.
Serving Tips:
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Glassware matters: A coupe or stemmed glass upgrades the experience instantly.
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Herb garnishes = high style: Think rosemary smoke, dill sprigs, or thyme tucked behind a cube.
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Salt smartly: Flavored rims like smoked or pink salt aren’t just for tequila… they round out bold gin beautifully.
A Conniption cocktail doesn’t just rewrite the recipe, it rewires the ritual. Each pour invites something unexpected: a flicker of smoke, a shift in color, a moment of surprise that lingers long after the glass is set down.
So, when the ordinary calls, don’t answer.
Go beyond the glass. Go beyond the obvious. Go beyond the gin & tonic.