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 Apropos Cocktail
This complex gin creation pairs gin, Chartreuse, and Aperol to make the Apropos Cocktail. There’s a bit of lime thrown in there for some unknown reason, this drink is just pure flavor from all directions. Strange flavors, at that. The Chartreuse, yellow in this case, adds a boatload of herbal flavors, while the Aperol adds some bitterness and citrus and even some rhubarb. Lime is just an afterthought! If you…
Adult Cherry Limeade, Made 2 ways!
Nostalgia is a powerful feeling, and the Adult Cherry Limeade brings it all back for me. That not too sweet, not too tart summer refresher. I can even taste the candy-like maraschino cherry dropped into the drink in a quasi garnish for a syrup drink in a styrofoam cup. Not today, this alcoholic version packs fresh fruit with gin and optional bubbles. That would be the second way to enjoy…
Gin and Chartreuse
Not many cocktails are as simple as this Gin and Chartreuse. You just can’t go wrong with three ingredients. The Chartreuse really takes the lead on this one. This cocktail is also unique in that it’s not super light, nor is it super heavy. Sort of the best of both worlds, especially since the yellow Chartreuse packs such a flavor punch here. It’s just enough without going overboard. Chartreuse is,…
The Sweet Honey 75
If you like honey, sweet things, or happen to be a bee, the Sweet Honey 75 may be just what you need. It’s also easy to turn the honey volume up or down on this gin drink, depending on just how into honey are you. You may be wondering why there are so many 75’s out there to try. For me, it boils down to opening some prosecco or champagne…
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…
The Poire Ivre
If you are in the mood for a potent and classy cocktail, the Poire Ivre might be for you. This totally boozy cocktail pairs gin with dry vermouth and pear liqueur for a smooth and subtle treat. Although I suppose it’s not too classy, as the name Poire Ivre literally means drunken pear in French. This is what happens when you are cocktail creating and you have a few iterations…
No Spritz For You – Gin and Aperol Cocktail
The No Spritz For You Cocktail is right up your alley if you love Aperol, but think that the Aperol Spritz is old news. This cocktail is also a bit punchier than the traditional verion with bubbles, so you have that going for you. This gin drink is also a bit bolder in terms of flavor and the grapefruit brings some new layers of flavor. And this drink is SO…
The Cherry South Side
The “regular” South Side is a delightful drink, the Cherry South Side is just as good, perhaps even better. All it takes is the quick addition of some fresh cherries to your smashing mix, and you are good to go. It’s May now, and the cherries are starting to show up in the stores. Grab some when they are here! I typically make the South Side with Tanqueray’s Rangpur gin,…
Honey Ginger Gin and Tonic
If you think the Honey Ginger Gin and Tonic will be a liquid cough drop, you are mistaken. This s**t is perfect if you happen to love soft, subtle flavors, like honey, lemon, and ginger. And can you ever go wrong with a G & T? Absolutely NOT! For this beaut, we used a simple London Dry. The honey flavors were just enough to discern them from the rest of…
