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  • The Pavan Peacock

    Pavan Peacock FI

    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

    Casino Gin Cocktail FI

    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…

  • Cider and Gin Cocktail

    Cider and Gin Cocktail with Rosé and Apple Garnish FI

    This Cider and Gin cocktail is not only pretty, it’s fresh and light. Your choice of cider could make this fresh and summer, or cold weather ready. This version features rosé cider, which adds a light apple taste as well as a fresh wine flavor. Bring up your favorite flavors in this drink by adding the best garnish. Use apples to highlight the cider, or use juniper or herbs to…

  • The Aviation Gin Cocktail

    Aviation gin cocktail with luxardo cherry FI

    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

    Corpse Reviver No. 2 FI

    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…

  • The Elderflower Collins Gin Cocktail

    Elderflower collins gin cocktail FI

    Sit back and relax with this light and fizzy Elderflower Collins Gin Cocktail. It’s easy to make sweeter, tarter, or more bubbly than the recipe. Your pick. Elderflower liquors, like St. Germaine, are fairly sweet, as they are derived from the elderflowers that bloom on the elderberry bush. Now you know. The Tom Collins recipe is basically a ginny and fizzy lemonade, this recipe is a quick twist on that…