Paper Lantern Distilling

20/12/2021

1, 2 or 3? Which gift set would you rather receive? ⁠

Next fulfilment day is Dec 22, make sure we have your order by then!
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1: Gin Upcycled ⁠
2: Gin & Kombucha⁠
3: G & Tea⁠
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😉

20/12/2021

Gin Spritz⁠
(serves 5)⁠
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150ml Paper Lantern Gin⁠
250ml Rosso Vermouth⁠
250ml Campari⁠
750ml Prosecco⁠
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1. Build all the ingredients in an ice-filled jug. Stir gently to prevent over dilution.⁠
2. Garnish each glass with orange peel.⁠
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The perfect make ahead dinner cocktail 🍾

15/12/2021

At the heart of it all is rice. Sourced regionally, this incredible grain is the canvas on which we build our gin. The rice harvested is distilled into the base spirit that renders its smooth base and silky finish.

12/12/2021

We love nothing more than experimenting with local flavours and ingredients. ⁠
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Tap on the link in bio to discover 5 new recipes that feature Asian ingredients!⁠
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And don't worry, even if you're in Europe or in the UK - most of the ingredients are easy to come by.⁠
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Hoan Ho! ⁠
(cheers in Vietnamese)

08/12/2021

Punch: borrowed from Sanskrit, it refers to the number of original ingredients (five) in the cocktail: alcohol, sugar, lemon, water, and tea or spices. While it's expected to have a lower alcohol content than a typical cocktail, some recipes have a real kick to it.

Put some "Punch" on your Friday night to kick off your weekend.

Try Paper Lantern's version of this classic mixed drink:

Ingredients:
60ml Paper Lantern Gin
30ml freshly squeezed lime juice
20ml lychee syrup (from can)
90ml chilled strong brew herbal tea*** (lemongrass & pandan/peppermint/forest berry)

Method
1) Combine in a tall glass
2) Add crushed ice
3) Churn with a spoon to mix and chill
4) Top with more crushed ice
5) Garnish with a lime wheel, lychee (or other appropriate fruit) and mint sprig

***Strong Brew Tea
Brew tea at double strength

Punch: borrowed from Sanskrit, it refers to the number of original ingredients (five) in the cocktail: alcohol, sugar, lemon, water, and tea or spices. While it's expected to have a lower alcohol content than a typical cocktail, some recipes have a real kick to it.

Put some "Punch" on your Friday night to kick off your weekend.

Try Paper Lantern's version of this classic mixed drink:

Ingredients:
60ml Paper Lantern Gin
30ml freshly squeezed lime juice
20ml lychee syrup (from can)
90ml chilled strong brew herbal tea*** (lemongrass & pandan/peppermint/forest berry)

Method
1) Combine in a tall glass
2) Add crushed ice
3) Churn with a spoon to mix and chill
4) Top with more crushed ice
5) Garnish with a lime wheel, lychee (or other appropriate fruit) and mint sprig

***Strong Brew Tea
Brew tea at double strength

06/12/2021

RED LANTERN
5ml Paper Lantern Gin
20ml TWG Tea Red Christmas Tea syrup*
20ml fresh lemon juice
30ml champagne/sparkling wine
1. Add all the ingredients except for the champagne/sparkling wine to a shaker with ice and shake.
2. Fine strain into a chilled glass. Top up with champagne or sparkling wine.
3. Garnish with rosemary.
**TWG Tea Red Christmas Syrup
1. Add 200 ml of hot water to 10 grams of tea.
2. Let sit for 15 minutes.
3. Strain tea and add equal amounts of sugar (200 grams) to tea.
4. Stir until dissolved. The syrup will be good for up to 4 weeks in the refrigerator.
More recipes with Gin at https://drinkpaperlantern.com/recipes/

14/10/2021

We're celebrating National Dessert Day with a cocktail bursting with sweet berry flavors!

Berry Bramble
60ml Paper Lantern Gin
30ml lemon juice, freshly squeezed
15ml sugar syrup
30ml berry purée, sweetened*
Garnish: fresh strawberries and blackberries

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine Paper Lantern Gin, sugar syrup and lemon juice. Shake vigorously, then strain into a glass filled with crushed ice. Top with the berry purée and garnish with berries, to serve.

*For the berry purée:
In a blender, blitz mixed berries, lemon juice and a few teaspoons of sugar (to taste) until liquefied.

*Recipe adapted from Craft Gin Club

08/10/2021

Considered as the "Father of the Martini", try our take on the classic Martinez cocktail to cap off this week:

HONEY MARTINEZ
45ml Paper Lantern Gin
10ml Mancino Bianco Vermouth
10ml Mancino Secco Vermouth
5ml honey
3ml Peychaud’s bitters

Add all the ingredients into a tall ice-filled glass or cocktail mixer. Stir gently to prevent over dilution. Fine strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

We love the burnt honey color of this well-balanced drink. A true classic. Cheers! 🍸

02/10/2021

Celebrate the weekend with a great afternoon pick-me-up cocktail. We can easily forgo dessert and indulge in this cocktail. We love this with some dark chocolate on the side. 🍫

Espresso Martini
45ml Paper Lantern Gin
20ml St. George NOLA Coffee Liqueur
20ml Espresso Shot
20ml Honey (or to taste)
Garnish: Shaved Dark Chocolate
Method
1) Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake
2) Fine strain into a chilled coupe/cocktail glass
3) Shave some dark chocolate on top

Cheers to the weekend! 🍸

17/09/2021

Negroni, a classic cocktail that has evolved so much over the years. Enjoy it classic or with a twist. In celebration of Negroni Week, here's our modern take on this iconic drink:

45ml Paper Lantern Gin
Earl Grey Tea
15ml Campari
15ml Sweet Vermouth

Add 45 ml of Paper Lantern Gin and 1.5 teaspoons of tea into a jar. Insert jar into a bowl of boiling hot water and let it steep for 15 minutes. Strain the infused Paper Lantern Gin and tea mixture into a mixing glass or straight to your preferred rock glass. Add Campari, Sweet Vermouth, and ice. Stir 15 times to prevent dilution. Garnish with orange peel.

Cheers to the weekend! 🎊

13/09/2021

We are thrilled to be a part of one of UK's biggest drinks events this year! Catch us at Imbibe Live 2021 today and tomorrow! Thank you Oak & Still for bringing Paper Lantern Gin to this event. We will be in stand 7C114. Come by and say hi. Cheers!

13/09/2021

Happy Monday to everyone, except those who don't keep any craft gin in their home bar and then invite us over for a drink 🤣

16/08/2021

Throwback to this recipe by the Mandarin Oriental, Singapore // MO BAR at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore team.

Get your own Paper Lantern Gin bottle and try recreating this at home! It's on sale at $88 at https://drinkpaperlantern.com

MO Bar is Mandarin Oriental's best cocktail bar. In this video, the head bartender is preparing a Lantern which is based on Paper Lantern Gin. To buy Paper L...

13/08/2021

We're already knee deep in Christmas planning so why don't you join our brainstorming - what gift would you LOVE to drink this year?

12/08/2021

This lovely gift set was our best seller in July! It includes gin (to drink) and reed sticks to turn the empty bottle into an aroma diffuser.

It's perfect for your eco-conscious friends who enjoy a cocktail every now and then 😉

https://drinkpaperlantern.com/product/gin-upcycled/

10/08/2021

Singapore friends - what are the first 3 restaurants/cafés you're going to visit now that dine-in is back again?!

Tag them below and let's help the F&B industry 🥰

06/08/2021

Let's play the word association game.

We'll start:

🇸🇬 National Day Long Weekend 🇸🇬

You say...?

28/07/2021

Fun fact of the day: Paper Lantern Gin is gluten-free.

Which is not something to be taken for granted. The gluten in spirits comes from the grains used in the production process. Some brands use gluten containing grain for their base spirit or later on in the process.

Our base spirit is made from rice instead, which is naturally gluten free. The 8 herbs and spices contribute to its unique flavor - and don't add any gluten.

So if you're sensitive to gluten, Paper Lantern Gin is safe 😊

26/07/2021

If you have bought Paper Lantern Gin in the last 3 months it would make a world of difference if you could leave us a product review!!

The industry has been hit super hard in the last 18 months so we're ramping up our website since that's where most, almost all of our sales come from these days.

So - your review makes a difference and really helps! Please click here, login, and then pour all your love for Paper Lantern in the review box... THANK YOU 🥰⭐

https://drinkpaperlantern.com/product/paper-lantern-asian-gin

25/07/2021

This cocktail was originally concocted for Chinese New Year but this year all the seasons are out of sync so here we go!

Reunion Sling
45ml Paper Lantern Gin
10ml Mathilde de Peche
30ml fresh pineapple juice
20ml fresh grapefruit juice
10ml simple syrup
5pcs fresh mint
Garnish: fresh pineapple and mint

Method
1) Fill a collins glass with ice and chill in the freezer
2) Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass
3) Pour into a chilled collins glass
4) Garnish with fresh pineapple and mint

23/07/2021

A twist on the French 75, one of our favourite cocktails! This time, we're adding some Earl Grey Tea from into the shaker. You'll taste the difference.

Early Grey French 75
45ml of Paper Lantern Gin
Earl Grey Tea
15ml simple syrup
15ml lemon juice
Prosecco/Champagne top-up

Add 45 ml of gin and 1.5 teaspoons of tea into a jar. Insert jar into a bowl of boiling hot water and let steep for 15 minutes
Strain the infused gin and tea mixture into a cocktail shaker.
Add simple syrup and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake well and strain into a champagne flute
Top up with Prosecco/Champagne
Garnish with lemon peel

PS: We're hosting a cocktail making workshop with on August 5th. Have you already signed up?

21/07/2021

This delicious cocktail is perfect for tea time. We recommend using hand blended tea which is made in Singapore and available with our Paper Lantern Gin in a gift set, too.

Raspberry - Earl Grey Tea
60ml of Paper Lantern Gin
Earl Grey tea
2 raspberries
2 lime wedges
15ml simple syrup

Add 60ml of gin and 1.5 teaspoons of tea into a jar. Insert jar into a bowl of boiling hot water and let steep for 15 minutes
Add raspberries, lime wedges and simple syrup into the cocktail shaker and muddle
Strain the infused gin and tea mixture into a cocktail shaker then add ice
Shake and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice

Save this recipe for later! We just finished shipping out all the orders that came over the weekend - thank you guys for your endless support and encouragement.

19/07/2021

A cooling gin cocktail recipe, which is just what we need to avoid losing our cool with restrictions round #4952 here in Singapore!

Cucumber Cooler
45ml Paper Lantern Gin
25ml cucumber Juice
20ml Bianco Vermouth
15ml simple syrup*
20ml fresh lemon juice
15ml Maraschino Liqueur
Garnish: Lemon wedge, cucumber swirl, cherry through a stick

Method
Add Paper Lantern Gin, Bianco Vermouth and Maraschino Liqueur over ice to a Hurricane glass
Then add the simple syrup, cucumber juice, fresh lemon juice and gently stir.
Garnish with a lemon wedge, cucumber swirl or cherry through a stick

*Combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water, heat in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Do not boil. Cool, transfer syrup to a bottle/jar. The syrup can be refrigerated for up to a month.

19/07/2021

Did you know?

You can buy Paper Lantern online in 5 countries!

- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Hong Kong
- Australia
- UK

Need a link? Let us know where you are and we'll hook you up!

14/07/2021

Nothing worse than wanting a G&T and discovering your teenager has used all the special ice cubes.

10/07/2021

This week we give you the recipe for the classic French number (literally and figuratively), The French 75, made with Paper Lantern Gin. It's one of our favourite cocktails! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Bon Week-End! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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French 75 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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30ml Paper Lantern ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
20ml Lemon Juice ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
15ml Simple Syrup ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Champagne or Prosecco to top off ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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• Shake all ingredients except champagne in a cocktail shaker over ice.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• Strain into chilled champagne flute/coupe glass. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• Float champagne over the top. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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09/07/2021

Punch: borrowed from Sanskrit, it refers to the number of original ingredients (five) in the cocktail: alcohol, sugar, lemon, water, and tea or spices. While it's expected to have a lower alcohol content than a typical cocktail, some recipes have a real kick to it.

Put some "Punch" on your Friday night to kick off your weekend.

Try Paper Lantern's version of this classic mixed drink:

Ingredients:
60ml Paper Lantern Gin
30ml freshly squeezed lime juice
20ml lychee syrup (from can)
90ml chilled strong brew herbal tea*** (lemongrass & pandan/peppermint/forest berry)

Method
1) Combine in a tall glass
2) Add crushed ice
3) Churn with a spoon to mix and chill
4) Top with more crushed ice
5) Garnish with a lime wheel, lychee (or other appropriate fruit) and mint sprig

***Strong Brew Tea
Brew tea at double strength

08/07/2021

Is there such a thing as the perfect gift? We're pretty sure it exists, and it 100% includes gin. Here's a few ideas...

https://drinkpaperlantern.com/blog/4-artisan-gin-gift-sets-ideas-youll-love/

Shopping for the ideal gift is getting harder and harder. Everyone "has everything" and nothing feels new. So, what do you do? Do you just give up and give

06/07/2021

Inspired by summer, this Basil Smash recipe is a great way to get your greens in while enjoying a fun drink!
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20 ml Lemon Juice ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
10 ml Simple Syrup (1:1 Ratio of Sugar and water)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
6 Basil Leaves ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Tonic ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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29/06/2021

It's time for !

Can you name this fruit?

Hint: honey from its flowers is used in our distillery to finish Paper Lantern Gin.