The Gin-Vision Bell Gin Cocktail
The Gin-vision gin cocktail combines gin with Luxardo and Aperol, with a base of lime juice for an amazing cherry flavor. The slight bitterness of the Aperol is a welcome bonus!
Seventh Heaven
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.…
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 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 Martinez Gin Cocktail
Old Tom gin lovers, the Martinez gin cocktail is for you! This delightful and potent gin drink pairs lots of complex flavors into one amazing drink. The lush color is lovely, too. This cocktail is also believed to be the precursor to the Martini, and I’m so glad the Martini didn’t actually replace it. And over the years, there have been so many variation on the Martinez, that’s it’s really…
Homemade Luxardo Cherry Recipe for Gin Cocktails
You can certainly buy some Luxardo Maraschino cherries for your gin cocktail garnishes, but why do that when you can make your own with this Luxardo Cherry recipe. When cherries are in season, of course. A few simple ingredients and a bit of time by the stove and you end up with decadent Luxardo cherries. This recipe is easy, and if you make a little more syrup than what the…
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…
