Tag: gin cocktails
The Last Word
The first time we found ourselves being offered a Last Word, they had us at “Green Chartreuse.” This prohibition-era cocktail isn’t for the weak of heart (or wobbly kneed), but if you’re...
French Negroni
The Negroni has its base in Italy and the combination of Italian Vermouth and Campari with Gin, but it’s always fun to make a twist on your favorite drinks and that’s what...
One Day in Islay
We came across the One Day in Islay cocktail by Gunther Strobl via The Botanist, and immediately found ourselves intoxicated with the idea of a nettle tea cocktail. We’re somewhat obsessed with...
Gibson McPickle
We found the recipe for the Gibson McPickle among the vast array of cocktails concocted by visitors to Bruichladdich Distillery, where The Botanist Gin is produced. This drink was created by Ivan...
Smoke & Roses
The Smoke & Roses cocktail was created by Roushanna Gray and we came across it thanks to The Botanist Islay Dry Gin, one of our favorite Gins for everything from a Martini...
Ruby Negroni
It’s spring and we want grapefruit. We love grapefruit and always have fresh squeezed juice, or at least a large container of Simply Grapefruit in the fridge. We’ve also been working on...
Golden State Negroni
We’d been drinking Negronis every night for a good two weeks--it’s hard to beat a good Negroni. Three ingredients, garnished with an orange peel. Every element has alcohol. It’s basically the perfect...
Tangerine Mai with Mulholland Gin
We first stumbled across the gorgeous Mai in Rebekah Peppler’s Apéritif: Cocktail Hour the French Way: A Recipe Book. As winter turns to spring, fresh flavors blossom around us and the weather...