Shellys Raspberry Ripple Gin, 50 cl

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Raspberry Ripple Gin Liqueur (18% ABV) takes the classic ice cream and turns it into a delightfully pink gin liqueuer and can even be served over ice cream if you're feeling naughty. [buy here] Of course, as well as buying these as gifts for your relatives, you'll no doubt be curious to try them yourself - and believe us, they are absolutely incredible! To make it to the finals is a huge achievement and all these gin businesses which highlight the quality and diversity of the Scottish gin industry.

WESTERN INFLUENCE Villa Ascenti Rosa Gin stirred down with Velvet Falernum, red wine reduction, lime juice and Creole Tincture. Served with biscuit crumbles. 14.5 SAINTS GENEROSITY Hennessey VS with Liquor 43, clementine juice, chestnut and lime for a fruity nutty delight. Garnished with a slice of clementine. 14 To start, put the fresh raspberries (for the coulis) in a bowl, pour over the gin and and leave it to steep in the fridge while you make the meringue. Preheat the oven to 160C/140C fan and line a baking tray with baking parchment. AT THE DRIVE-INN Butter washed (DAIRY) Makers Mark 46 stirred down with maple syrup, chocolate bitters and popcorn essence. Served old fashioned style. 15 SLEIGH BELLS ALL THE WAY WhistlePig rye whiskey, Tawny port, cinnamon and lemon juice shaken and strained over ice. Finished with a dash of bitters and a spoonful of thyme and clementine marmalade. 17BERRY GIN DAISY Inspired by ‘Professor’ Jerry Thomas, bartender extraordinaire in the 1880s. Tanqueray Royale Gin, raspberry ripple and lemon lengthened with soda. Crowned with Green Chartreuse. 15

No Name Distillery is the baby sister of Manchester's Faith & Sons Gin; aboutique one-man-band, one copper still, micro-distillery which was set up in 2015 by former Lisbon bartender Filipe Sousa, who came to Manchester to work in the city's bars (Australasia, Dusk Til Pawn, and Panacea). Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru Gin and Absolut Elyx Vodka shaken with lychee liqueur, fresh ruby grapefruit juice and a spot of sugar. 15 Turn down the oven to 140C/120C fan and bake the meringue on a middle shelf for an hour. Once the pavlova has baked, turn off the oven and let the meringue cool completely in the oven.Four new taste categories have been created in the programme with new awards presented for Best Pink Gin, Best Festive Gin and the Flavoured Gin category has been split with new categories for Citrus and Berry Flavoured. The most popular taste category is still London Dry Gin of the Year with 47 gins in the finals. Speaking of this year's awards, Adam said: "The quality of gin produced in Scotland continues to be world class. GOOD CHEER Eminente Reserve rum, Hennessey VS, Grand Marnier shaken with lemon juice and Orgeat for a subtle hint of orange and almonds. Finished with a mulled wine float. 14 The new collection of Liquorists' small batch liqueurs are designed to add unique twists to your homemade tipples. Offering three gin liqueurs — which have been popular for some time now — the supermarket is also launching a less common rum liqueur, with the spirit rising in popularity this summer. It's the perfect ingredient for tropical punches.

It is particularly impressive given the challenges of the last eighteen months that real resilience, innovation, and creativity has been shown in the competition entries.Whilst the meringue cools, make the raspberry ripple gin coulis by adding the steeped berries and gin liquid to a saucepan. Add the sugar and set over a low heat, stirring gently, until the raspberries begin to break up and the sugar has fully dissolved. Remove from the heat and place the mixture into a food processor and blitz until smooth. Push the raspberry mixture through a sieve and then set aside to cool. Optional: Melt the white chocolate in a bowl set over a pan of boiling water (or in the microwave on a very low heat/short time - ten seconds might be all you need!). Once the chocolate has melted, paint the top of the cooled meringue and leave the chocolate to set.) BUILD ME UP BUTTERSCOTCH Crystal Head Vodka infused with butterscotch, shaken with chocolate liqueur, vanilla, cream and a shot of coffee 16