Bombay Cassis
Gin swirled with creme de cassis and lime, topped with ginger beer over cubed ice with a ginger ribbon. Blackcurrant and spice in a big balloon glass.
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
200 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Gin
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Gin1 ¾ oz
- Crème de Cassis¾ oz
- Lime Juice½ oz
- Ginger1 long strip
- Ginger Beer2 ½ oz
- Lime(optional)1
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Bombay Cassis close to the original.
Instead of Gin
- Old Tom Gin— slightly softer and sweeter
- Vodka— cleaner, less botanical
Instead of Crème de Cassis
- Crème de Mûre— blackberry twist
- Raspberry Liqueur— brighter berry
Instead of Lime Juice
- Lemon Juice— softer citrus
Instead of Ginger
- Ginger Syrup— adds sweetness too
Instead of Ginger Beer
- Ginger Ale— gentler, sweeter
Instructions
Add the Bombay Sapphire, Crème de Cassis and lime juice to a balloon glass and swirl well to mix.
Fill the glass with good quality cubed ice.
Top up with chilled and freshly opened Fever-Tree Ginger Beer.
Gently stir to combine, top with a gently squeezed lime wedge and finish with a fresh ginger slice.
Pairs well with
Cassis and ginger beer spice this gin cooler for aromatic snacking:
- Ginger chicken skewers
- Blackcurrant brie bites
- Sesame crackers
- Candied ginger
Similar taste
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