Dark Harvest

Published on May 22, 2026

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Perfect paired with dark chocolate, charcuterie or aged cheese — bold flavours that complement the deep berry character of the Dark Harvest.
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The Dark Harvest — a bold and mysterious gin cocktail served in a balloon glass with orange slice, rosemary and dark berry garnish

The Dark Harvest — A Bold Gin Cocktail with ŽivaGin by Blackmill Distillery

Dark, mysterious and beautifully botanical. Slovenia in a glass.

Where Nature Meets the Night

Some cocktails are made to be seen. The Dark Harvest is made to be experienced. Built around ŽivaGin by Blackmill Distillery, Slovenia’s craft gin with a bold botanical soul, this cocktail transforms in the glass as freeze-dried fruit slowly releases its deep berry hues, creating a drink that is as dramatic as it is delicious.

Watch the colour bloom. Smell the botanicals rise. Then drink.

Dark Harvest recipe

– ŽivaGin — premium Slovenian craft gin by Blackmill Distillery
– Freeze-dried fruit — deep berry, slowly blooming in the glass
– Premium sparkling mixer — mineral water or tonic water
– Fresh rosemary — aromatic and grounding
– Orange slice — bright citrus to balance the darkness Ice — plenty of it

Method

Fill a Blackmill balloon glass generously with ice. Add ŽivaGin and drop in the freeze-dried fruit. Top slowly with chilled sparkling mixer — mineral water or premium tonic. Watch the colours develop. Garnish with a slice of orange and a sprig of fresh rosemary.

Serve at 5-11°C for the perfect botanical experience.

Dark, Playful and Perfectly Balanced

The magic of the Dark Harvest lies in its transformation. The freeze-dried fruit slowly releases colour and flavour as the drink develops — creating a playful, ever-changing combination of aromas that keeps you coming back for another sip. Bold enough to impress. Easy enough to make at home.

A cocktail that rewards patience. Just like the finest Slovenian craft gin.

Bottle of Blackmill Ziva Gin from Blackmill Distillery in Slovenia

ŽivaGin

Blackmill Živa Gin is a distinctive Slovenian craft gin inspired by Slavic mythology and the natural richness of the Bela Krajina region.

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