Caorunn Gin is seriously capturing the imagination of bartenders and Ervin Trykowski’s unusual combination has just got into the final of this year’s International Cocktail Challenge. Gin, vermouth, elderflower and beer, yes beer – here’s the recipe:

Good for the Gander

• 25ml Caorunn Gin
• 25ml dry vermouth
• 25ml Goose Island ipa (flat)
• 12.5ml St. Germain Liqueur

Method: stir in a Boston glass, double strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish: orange zest