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  • 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.

  • Coconut, Lime, and Gin Cocktail

    Coconut, Lime, and Gin Cocktail FI

    This coconut, lime, and gin cocktail has to be one of the simplest and tastiest recipes out there. The original formulation is said to be from Ernest Hemingway himself, who loved gin, the islands, and the cocktails inspired by the islands. You may have even heard a variation of this recipe called the Green Isaacs Special, named after some islands. This is also a drink you can color and spice…

  • The Feisty Pony Gin Refresher

    Feisty Pony Gin Refresher FI

    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 Cubata Gin Cocktail

    Cubata Cocktail FI

    This lovely and caffeinated cocktail pairs cola with gin, and lime, to make the Cubata. If you can, find the very delicious Coca Cola in the glass bottle, with real cane sugar instead of the high fructose corn syrup that seems to exist everywhere. Part of the allure of this drink is that is can give you two types of buzzes – the jolt of caffeine and the sleepy punch…

  • The Gin and Ginger

    gin and ginger cocktail FI

    Or is the Gin and Ginger really called the Gin Buck? More on that later. Perhaps this Gin and Ginger is on par with the Gin and Tonic, perhaps not. The subtle taste of quinine, the old fashioned malaria medicine, in Tonic Water is not for everyone. But Ginger Ale just might be. The absolute beauty of gin is that it’s so basic – you can make it your own.…