Here's a recipe for a cocktail from the Warwickshire Gin Company to mark Coventry City FC's ascent to the Premier League - after 25 years.

Distilled using a small batch method in Leamington Spa and using a traditional copper pot, the inspiration behind the award-winning drinks collection of gin, rum and vodka, comes from a desire to capture a moment in history, developing flavours to truly represent the county’s own unique story and bringing the hand-crafted flavours to life.

This cocktail is made using WGC’s award-winning 40% ABV Peeping Tom Gin which is gently spiced with star anise, nutmeg and cinnamon, a treat for the taste buds.

PEEPING TOM COLLINS RECIPE

The Peeping Tom Collins cocktail is a twist on a traditional Tom Collins drink.

Simply fill your Collins glass with ice

Add 25ml cane Sugar, 25ml Lemon Juice, 50ml Peeping Tom Gin

Top with Soda Water.

Garnish with a slice of lemon, a cherry and enjoy!

This cocktail is made using WGC’s award-winning 40% ABV Peeping Tom Gin which is gently spiced with star anise, nutmeg and cinnamon, a treat for the taste buds (image via Warwickshire Gin)

THE STORY

Peeping Tom is a Dry Gin inspired by the legend of Coventry’s Lady Godiva.

Godiva was very unhappy that her husband, Leofric The Earl of Mercia, put such a huge tax burden on the Coventry citizens. She begged and pleaded with her husband to relieve the townsfolk of such exorbitant taxes, but her pleas fell on deaf ears. Legend has it that she persisted with her cause and would not let the matter drop with her husband. Her husband grew impatient with her dogged tenacity and gave her an offer that he thought she would refuse. He challenged her to ride through the streets of Coventry naked.

He clearly underestimated Lady Godiva’s compassionate nature as she took up his challenge and ordered the people to remain indoors with their windows and doors barred. They were happy to obey out of respect for her and what she was willing to do

for them. Lady Godiva mounted her horse, completely naked. She loosened her long hair so that it fell freely around her body like a cloak.

She started her ride through a silent, deserted street – all windows were shut and not a soul was to be seen. Only one man, the town tailor called Tom, was unable to resist his urge to gaze upon the beautiful Lady Godiva. He peeped out of his window and watched her ride by – but legend has it that his crime did not go unpunished…

Tom was struck blind! Some say it was heavenly retribution, others say that the people of the town blinded him for his audacity. Lady Godiva returned to her husband a triumphant woman. He had no choice other than to grant her request and abolish the heavy taxes. An annual pageant is held in Coventry to celebrate Lady Godiva's original route through the town.

Peeping Tom is a Dry Gin inspired by the legend of Coventry’s Lady Godiva (image via Warwickshire Gin)

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Available to purchase in 50cl, 20cl and 5cl bottles online.