The Cherry Tart 75
The name of this cocktail is descriptive, as in the Cherry Tart 75 has both cherry flavors and tart flavors. But they are subtle. And not overpowering, and TBH, quite delightful. There’s something fancy and prissy about the French 75 cocktail, and this variation on a theme lets you play up some new flavors in a time-honored recipe. This new twist on the French 75 also lets you adjust the…
The Violette Pavan Aviation
Why keep drinking the same Aviation over and over? Mix it up a bit and create a Violette Pavan Aviation! The premise is simple – replace one of the Aviation ingredients with a different liquor. Like we did with the Elderflower Aviation and the Pavan Aviation. This twist on an old classic nixes the maraschino, and in its place is Pavan – the loveliest of floral liqueurs. The violet liqueur…
The Pavan Aviation
There’s something about the Aviation cocktail – it’s balanced, so why not start to swap out some ingredients and create a Pavan Aviation? The Elderflower Aviation is one example, and this recipe calls for Pavan instead of the traditional Creme de Violette. This recipe lets the Pavan flavors shine through just a bit, although the usual purple color of the Aviation is gone. No worries – it’s so delicious it…
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 Gin Old Fashioned
Because bourbon can’t have all the fun. This delightful punch of gin that is the Gin Old Fashioned is guaranteed to entice you to pick only the best gin, and then enjoy it slowly. It’s “gin forward” to say the very least. I DO NOT recommend this drink to those of you that love fruit, mixing things, and not tasting the gin. I DO recommend this drink to those of…
