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  • Cold Brew and Gin Cocktail

    Cold Brew and Gin Cocktail FI

    This is sort of a super grown-up way to have booze for breakfast! The Cold Brew and Gin cocktail is pretty straightforward. Coffee, gin, some sort of glass, some ice, and perhaps a lemon accent. Full disclosure – I don’t like coffee, much less cold brew, but adding gin makes it so much better. You don’t even have to make cold brew yourself! See, now this cocktail is a time…

  • Elderflower Gin and Tonic

    Elderflower Gin and Tonic FI

    The Gin and Tonic can stand alone, but why not make it into an Elderflower Gin and Tonic – just a bit better? This simple and refreshing take on the classic way to drink gin is easy and light. I used a simple and mild London dry gin to make this. Normally, I let my snazzy and bold gins shine in a G and T. For this cocktail, I wanted…

  • Verbona Blossom Gin Cocktail

    Verbona Blossom Gin Cocktail FI

    The fragrant and light ingredients of this Verbona Blossom gin cocktail make it perfect for spring and summer months. And, since it has cukes, it’s really like a salad. And adult salad. The ingredients are simple, and the flavors and nose are outstanding. This is, unfortunately, a great way to down them without taking your time. Pace yourself! What is vermouth, anyway? So glad you asked. All vermouth begins life…

  • Sky Juice Gin Drink

    Sky Juice Gin Drink FI

    I was first introduced to Sky Juice in the Bahamas, where one eats and drinks all things tropical. As one should. I’m not such a huge fan of coconut or coconut flavors, but this weirdly milky drink, also known as Gully Wash, is pretty good! If you absolutely LOVE coconut, this one is a must for you. You can, if you like, serve this in a coconut. If you are…

  • Make Your Own Orgeat Syrup

    Orgeat Syrup FI

    Orgeat syrup is one of the most etherial cocktail ingredients that has such a wonderful taste. You can buy orgeat syrup, you can also make your own. It’s easy to turn almonds into a tiki drink lover’s best friend. Fun fact, orgeat is also known as liquid marzipan, so if that’s your favorite sweet treat, you are in luck. Before you start making this treat, which is really easy, do…

  • The Gin and Ginger Martini

    Gin and Ginger Martini FI

    There’s no mincing words here – either you love ginger, or you don’t. If you happen to love ginger, the Gin and Ginger Martini is absolutely right up your alley. If you love ginger and the thought of a large dose of potent alcohol is not your thing, try the Gin and Ginger instead. Same flavors, less potency, less alcohol. This is absolutely a martini to be sipped slowly, and…

  • The Key West Side

    Key West Side Cocktail FI

    Yes, this delicious gin drink has a super corny name. When playing around with recipes for the South Side I found it fitting to try it with limes, instead of lemons. Crazy. The only limes I had were key limes, so I just rolled with it, hence the Key West Side. Key limes are typically extra tart, although many “grocery” store limes that rival lemons in size can sometimes be…

  • The South Side

    South Side Gin Cocktail with Mint - FI

    The beauty of this recipe is the simplicity of the South Side. And the “texture” that you get from using fresh lemons, added to the punch of fresh mint. There is much variation in the exact recipe for a South Side, or Southside, depending on where you look. Some recipes call for citrus, some specify lemon juice, some suggest lime juice. I learned this drink with lemon, which is how…

  • The White Lady

    The White Lady Gin Cocktail FI

    If you love classic gin drinks, the White Lady is for you. It’s simple, full of citrus, and seemingly endlessly tart. The gin and Cointreau pack a bit of a punch, so tread lightly. You’ll likely be tempted to make more if you like gin with a bit of a lemon bite. The White lady is also easily transformed into another gin classic, the Queen Elizabeth. Just add some absinthe…

  • The Jump High Gin Cocktail

    Jump High Gin Cocktail with Mint FI

    This lovely and sweet gin cocktail, the Jump High, is a close relative to the previously made Run Fast cocktail. Because horses and gin go so well together. WAIT – spectating horses and gin go so well together. The Jump High can tend to be on the sweet side, depending on your sensitivity to elderflower liqueurs and the type of apple juice you use. Some of the more additive-free apple…