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  • Jolly Gin Giant

    Jolly Gin Giant Cocktail FI

    This horribly named gin cocktail is a great way to use fresh cucumbers, mint, and basil with gin. I give you, reluctantly, the Jolly Gin Giant. And it's quite good.

  • The Lumiere Light

    Lumiere Light with Chartreuse and Elderflower and Lime FI

    Such a strange drink! Boldly herbal Chartreuse hangs out with Elderflower and lime for a surprising mash of flavors.

  • Aperol and Gin Sour

    Aperol and Gin Sour FI

    Celebrate some lovely citrus flavors with this Aperol and Gin Sour. Let the Aperol take center stage and add just a hint of bitterness.

  • Seventh Heaven

    Seventh Heaven Gin and Luxardo Cocktail FI

    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.…

  • Gin and Chartreuse

    Gin and Chartreuse FI

    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 Martinez, with Orange

    The Martinez Cocktail with Orange FI

    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 Frutta e Noci Gin Cocktail

    Frutta e Noci Gin Cocktail FI

    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…

  • Army Navy Cocktail

    Army Navy Cocktail FI

    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

    Old Tom Punch FI

    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 Elderflower and Cucumber Gimlet

    Elderflower Gimlet FI

    Wow this is delicious! This Elderflower and Cucumber Gimlet combines gin, elderflower, cucumber, and lime into a lovely creation. It’s also super easy to modify this to your liking, adding flavors and taking away others if you like. Gimlets are traditionally served in a martini glass, but I don’t care and I wanted to use this fancier coupe I found in an antique shop. So I did. I also doubled…