Gin and Tonic Melting Moments Recipe
Experience a sophisticated twist on a classic bakery favorite with these Gin and Tonic Melting Moments. These delicate, buttery biscuits are infused with juniper notes and lime zest, then sandwiched together with a boozy gin-spiked buttercream for a truly adult treat.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Bake
- 15 min
- Serves
- 12
- Level
- Easy
- Per serving
- 220 kcal
Method
Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and line two baking sheets with non-stick liners.
In a large bowl, cream the 250g of softened butter and 60g of icing sugar until very pale and fluffy.
Add the 1 tablespoon of gin, tonic water, and lime zest, beating until well combined.
Sift in the plain flour and cornflour. Mix gently until a soft dough forms; do not overwork the mixture.
Roll the dough into small balls (about 20g each) and place them on the prepared trays.
Use a fork dipped in flour to gently press down on each ball to create a signature ribbed pattern.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are just firm but the cookies remain pale.
Allow the cookies to cool completely on the tray before handling.
To make the filling, beat the 60g of butter, 120g of icing sugar, gin, and lime juice together until smooth and stiff.
Pipe or spread a small amount of buttercream onto the flat side of one cookie and sandwich it with another.
Notes from the kitchen
Ensure your butter is at room temperature for the ultimate melt-in-the-mouth texture.
Don't let the cookies brown; they should remain pale and delicate to stay tender.
Use a high-quality London Dry gin for a more pronounced botanical flavor.
If the dough feels too soft to roll, chill it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before shaping.
