The Pavan Peacock
Yes, the Pavan Peacock is a gin cocktail, but it’s much more about the Pavan than anything else. Pavan is a delicious French liqueur, made from Moscato grapes with some added orange blossom. It’s sweet, but not nearly as sweet as Moscato wine. And Pavan is just amazing with gin. You may find that you like it so much, you substitute it for Elderflower. You could even replace the maraschino…
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 Elderflower Aviation Gin Cocktail
If there’s ever a way to twist up the Aviation, it’s the Elderflower Aviation gin cocktail. It’s a great way to add some floral flavors to the tartness of the lemon juice of the original Aviation. Elderflower is sweet and floral, so try with your favorite floral gin. This drink can also be a bit tart if you choose to crank up the lemon. Your choice. While the traditional Aviation…
The Aviation Gin Cocktail
The Aviation gin cocktail is basically like time travel to the early 1900’s – also known as “Prohibition Era” in the timeline of cocktail drinks. This purple-hued gin cocktail has so many flavors, so I encourage you to modify this recipe to your tastes. If you like tart, add more lemon juice. If you like more sweet flavors, add more Creme de Violette or Luxardo. Tips for making a delightful…
Corpse Reviver No. 2
The Corpse Reviver cocktails are the quintessential “hair of the dog”. You know, when you are so hungover the only thing that can help you is more of what got you there in the first place – hence, you need your sack of dehydrated bones brought back to life with a Corpse Reviver No. 2. This potent drink will either bring you back to life or make sure you stay…
