Army Navy Cocktail
I can’t seem to find any reason that the Army Navy Cocktail is named this, it has nothing to do with football rivalries, the military, or anything else. This cocktail is just a fancy take on a sour, and if you are so inclined, can include your own homemade orgeat. Or just buy some. I used an Old Tom aged gin for this recipe. I love the way that the…
Old Tom Punch
If you love gin and punch, you might really like this Old Tom Punch. Mostly following a punch “formula” of sweet, sour, bitter, and strong, this cocktail is gorgeous, delicious, and with just the smallest hint of bitter Campari. Old Tom gin is perhaps the most unusual style of gin, and I used some from a distillery local to me. Catoctin Creek is a short hike across my state, and…
The Almond Gin Sour
Is the Almond Gin Sour full of almond flavor? Not really. Is it super sour? Not really. Is this gin drink even good? YES. It’s awesome. This gin drink is smooth, gin positive, and there is a great hint of some orange flavor. You may have already heard of this drink, it’s some times called the Hotel Georgia. It originally popped up in the book, Bottom’s Up. This 1950s gem…
The French Martini – with Gin, of course!
Sure, you could make the French Martini with vodka, but why would you? It’s much better with gin. One could describe this martini cocktail as well balanced, with just enough berry flavor and just enough sweet and tart from the pineapple. This martini sounds fancy enough, so logically, it was created in France…but NO. New York is the city of origin, in the 1980’s, no less. There are rumors that…
The Chestnut Cup Gin Cocktail
Ladies and gents – if you love bitter, the Chestnut Cup is for you! And despite its Pepto-esque color, it’s not chalky at all. My only notes on this drink are “totes bitter” and “what a punch”. Obviously, the bitter taste comes from the Campari. Perhaps you know of Campari from the world famous Negroni? Well, it’s gorgeous and bitter all at the same time. Like an ex? But –…
The Ladykiller Cocktail
If tropical fruit juice makes you happy, and gin makes you happy, this Ladykiller cocktail will definitely make you happy. It’s tropical, but not to the point of being tiki. You can make this with fresh squeezed pineapple and passion fruit juices, or use pre-made juices. This will totally change the sweetness of your drink, so add more gin or perhaps some simple syrup if you need to change it…
Cold Brew and Gin Cocktail
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…
Sky Juice Gin Drink
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…