Lifestyle blogger @RONAMCMILLAN is an adventurous spirit fuelled by her love and passion for the outdoors.
Rona's Story
Growing up on the West Coast of Scotland gave Rona her love for exploration and the great outdoors – and being outside gives Rona a feeling of contentment and of being much more present in time.
"I guess I’ve always loved adventures, being outdoors, that kind of stuff. We did it all the time as kids … we even learned to swim in the sea as we had no local pool. I guess we were 'wild swimmers' before wild swimming was a thing."
Rona's passion is shared with her family
"Me and my big brother still go exploring and do a lot of camping, when it’s been a long day of adventure, there’s nothing better than relaxing at sunset with a drink in hand." Rona is passionate about leading a sustainable and active lifestyle, and wherever she wanders, she tries to pick up some local ingredients she can use to create her own bespoke serve.
The Chitty Bite
This serve takes the rich and deep Ben Lomond Blackberry & Gooseberry Gin, and sweetens it up with honey and apple. The spice of star anise helps cut through and keeps you enlivened after your swim.
- 50ml Ben Lomond Blackerry & Gooseberry Gin
- 100ml Pressed apple
- 5ml (1 tsp) Honey
- 1 Star anise
Combine all ingredients in a pan till steam rises, don’t boil, serve immediately... with a slice of cake.
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No Place Like Home
This serve reminds Rona and her brother of home and growing up in the countryside. The fresh ingredients make this drink even more special.
- 35ml Ben Lomond Scottish Gin
- Foraged thyme
- Logan berries
- 125ml Rapscallion dry lime Scottish soda
Take a highball glass and fill with cubed ice. Add 1 measure of Ben Lomond Gin. Top with Rapscallion Dry Lime Scottish Soda. Stir to combine ingredients. Garnish with freshly picked thyme and fresh seasonal berries and enjoy!
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