Seventh Heaven
You would think that a cocktail named Seventh Heaven had too many ingredients to mention, but it’s really simple! Gin, grapefruit juice, and Luxardo liqueur make up this happy hour libation. It couldn’t be easier! This gin drink is definitely an oldie and goodie. Harry Craddock describes it in his book The Savoy Cocktail Book. I can’t recommend this book enough – it’s like time travel. Through delicious, tasty history.…
The Martinez, with Orange
There’s something so decadent about this classic gin cocktail, but now it’s the Martinez, with orange. Or has it always been that? The gold standard of cockail recipe books, The Savoy Cocktail Book by Harry Craddock, lists a recipe for the Martinez to include either maraschino or orange liqueurs. Gotta love booze options! I already posted a recipe for the Martinez with Luxardo, a maraschino liqueur. It’s a much different…
Arsenic and Old Lace Cocktail
This version of Arsenic and Old Lace is a cocktail, not a movie. You may recall the old film of the same name, with Cary Grant in the lead. This gin cocktail takes less time to make and enjoy than watching an oldie, but goodie. This cocktail is also fairly absinthe forward, which means you might end up getting punched with more licorice flavor than you know what to do…
The Hanky Panky
A few things about the Hanky Panky. It’s ridiculously named. Fernet-Branca is an ingredient, and it’s a weird one. Like, SUPER WEIRD. More on that later. This classic gin cocktail is rooted in London at the Savoy, but not by our friend Harry. Although he did list this recipe in his book, the true credit for this drink belongs to Ada Coleman. Bless her for finding a way to make…
The White Lady
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 Gin Sour
Sure, you the Gin Sour sounds lip puckeringly sour, but it doesn’t have to be. This recipe tempers some of the traditional tartness, to make this cocktail smooth and lemony. If you really love lemons – this is the simplest gin drink that harnesses lemon power that you could possibly make. If you hate lemons, pass on this one and try the Gimlet instead. I used a lovely and smooth…
The Mayfair
Luckily (?) for us, this Mayfair cocktail has several different recipes, depending on what you stumble across. It’s a gin cocktail that is rich in flavor, and really apricot-y in its tastes. I think the gin is a bit in the background, but recipes were meant to be played with, right? The Mayfair dates back to the Prohibition Era, courtesy of our friend Harry, world-famous bartender at the Savoy in…
The Casino Gin Cocktail
This classic gin cocktail is great for die-hard fans of Old Tom gins. The Casino pairs Old Tom gin with maraschino, lemon, and bitters to form a fairly strong and bold drink. As the modern-day Old Tom gins are starting to diversify, you will find different levels of sweetness to the gin. The tastes of your particular Old Tom will dictate how much of the sweet maraschino liqueur you want…
The Martinez Gin Cocktail
Old Tom gin lovers, the Martinez gin cocktail is for you! This delightful and potent gin drink pairs lots of complex flavors into one amazing drink. The lush color is lovely, too. This cocktail is also believed to be the precursor to the Martini, and I’m so glad the Martini didn’t actually replace it. And over the years, there have been so many variation on the Martinez, that’s it’s really…
The Ampersand Gin Cocktail
No mincing words here – this gin concoction is potent. Heavy on both alcohol and flavor, the Ampersand gin cocktail a delightful and beautiful gin drink. Or brandy drink, depending on your take of things. The orange flavors can be picked up from the curacao liqueur, like Cointreau, that you use, or you can always substitute a triple sec if you have that. Highlight these light citrus flavors with an…
