Gin-gle Frappe

Highballs & Collinses • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Gin-gle Frappe cocktail containing Runny honey, Beefeater London Dry Gin, Giffard Triple Sec, Freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice, Freshly squeezed lemon juice, Lemon-lime soda in a Collins.

Curiada Ingredients

1.50 fl oz Beefeater London Dry Gin or alternative
1.00 fl oz Giffard Triple Sec or alternative

Other Ingredients

2.00 spoon Runny honey
1.00 fl oz Freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice
0.25 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
fill glass Lemon-lime soda

Directions

Stir honey with gin in base of shaker until honey dissolves
Add next three ingredients to shaker
Add ice and shake well
Fill Collins glass with ice
Strain mixture into ice-filled glass
Top with lemonade
Garnish with orange slice and mint sprig

Cocktail Description

Imagine a cocktail so refreshing that winter's chill melts away with each sip, leaving only the bright promise of spring.

The Gin-gle Frappe is a delightful harmony of botanical Beefeater gin and citrus, where runny honey adds subtle sweetness that balances perfectly against the tart grapefruit and lemon juices. The Triple Sec brings orange complexity while the lemon-lime soda adds effervescence that makes the whole drink sparkle. It's surprisingly simple to make, requiring just a bit of patience when dissolving the honey into gin before the typical shake-and-strain routine. This cocktail shines at brunch gatherings or as a welcome drink at spring and summer parties, though it's equally at home during cocktail hour any day of the week. The Gin-gle Frappe pairs beautifully with light seafood dishes—think grilled shrimp or ceviche—as well as with goat cheese appetizers where the honey notes create a lovely counterpoint to the cheese's tanginess.