The Frutta e Noci Gin Cocktail
This Frutta e Noci is an amazing gin cocktail that literally means fruit and nut in Italian, the birthplace of amaretto liqueur. The real power behind this drink is the gin, and boy howdy there’s a lot. But the subtle flavors of amaretto meld in nicely, especially if you let this cocktail take a minute to simmer down in your glass. Chances are you won’t be downing this powerful drink…
Sauvignon Gin Cocktail
If there’s ever a time you can’t decide betweeen a cocktail and a glass of wine, make a Sauvignon Gin cocktail. Best of both worlds. The gin in this drink amps up the punch, and there’s plenty of wine flavors left to enjoy. And it’s really easy to make! You could use any white wine for this drink, I just prefer the dry varieties. Any white would do, and know…
Gin is my Jam Cocktail
Yes, the Gin is my Jam cocktail has actual jam in it. WHY NOT? It’s a lot easier than making a syrup, and a great way to use the last bits of a jar of raspberry jam. Although I suppose you could also use strawberry? This was the first time that we made this recipe, so we used a more neutral London Dry gin. HOWEVER, it’s also great to pair…
The Aperol 75
The Aperol is sort of like a French 75, and it’s sort of like an Aperol Spritz. The best of both worlds, I say! It also nixes any lemon juice that you would find in a traditional French 75, which really helps the Aperol take the lead in terms of flavor here. Aperol is the gentler, softer cousin to Campari. It’s also an Italian apéritif, like Campari, designed to get…
The Feisty Pony Gin Refresher
Sometimes you accidentally stumble upon a great concoction and create a Feisty Pony. But you can’t think of a catchy name, so you tell your bud it’s gingery, with a hint of flowery. And an inkling of lime and mint. And you mention that it’s spicy, depending on the ginger beer you use, and she calls it the Feisty Pony. A tip of the hat to a mule, only better.…
The Chambord 75
Raspberry lovers, unite! The Chambord 75 is a fun way to twist up the traditional French 75 cocktail. This recipe really lets the raspberry flavors come out, and I even skipped the lemon juice so it’s pure gin, raspberries, and bubbles. The perfect brunch cocktail. Chambord is technically black raspberry liqueur from France, made from blackberries and raspberries. It’s your choice, either way, to highlight either flavor. Customize the Chambord…
The Slow Friday
The Slow Friday gin cocktail checks off lots of boxes here – fruity without sweet, slow sipping, hint of tang, and gin. And sure, this drink it totally made up, accidentally in fact. But isn’t that how all drinks get started? Ginger is what makes this drink easy and surprising. We made it with Domaine de Canton, that delightfully punchy and bold ginger liqueur, as featured in the potent Gin…
Pamplemousse 75
The perfect brunch drink is the Pamplemousse 75! It’s a tiny bit like a mimosa, but much better and definitely more unique. The grapefruit flavors are there to be turned up or down, and you can pair it with any breakfast fare for a great weekend or weekday treat. Pamplemousse is a lovely way to say grapefruit, and if you love liqueurs, this one’s for you. It is perfectly grapefruit-y…
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…
