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  • Army Navy Cocktail

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    I can’t seem to find any reason that the Army Navy Cocktail is named this, it has nothing to do with football rivalries, the military, or anything else. This cocktail is just a fancy take on a sour, and if you are so inclined, can include your own homemade orgeat. Or just buy some. I used an Old Tom aged gin for this recipe. I love the way that the…

  • The Almond Gin Sour

    Almond Gin Sour Cocktail FI

    Is the Almond Gin Sour full of almond flavor? Not really. Is it super sour? Not really. Is this gin drink even good? YES. It’s awesome. This gin drink is smooth, gin positive, and there is a great hint of some orange flavor. You may have already heard of this drink, it’s some times called the Hotel Georgia. It originally popped up in the book, Bottom’s Up. This 1950s gem…

  • The Chestnut Cup Gin Cocktail

    Chestnut Cup Gin Cocktail FI

    Ladies and gents – if you love bitter, the Chestnut Cup is for you! And despite its Pepto-esque color, it’s not chalky at all. My only notes on this drink are “totes bitter” and “what a punch”. Obviously, the bitter taste comes from the Campari. Perhaps you know of Campari from the world famous Negroni? Well, it’s gorgeous and bitter all at the same time. Like an ex? But –…

  • The Strawberry Bearcat Gin Drink

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    Is the Strawberry Bearcat a tiki drink? I think so – it certainly tastes like one. It also has orgeat syrup in it, which doesn’t make it officially tiki, but it’s close. Up for debate. What makes this drink so unique is that the gin is really a background player here. The fresh berries, the barely perceptible tart and bitters, and the creamy orgeat take center stage. For this recipe,…

  • The Bermuda Hundred Gin Cocktail

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    Not in my craziest imagination did I think I would find something that tastes like the Bermuda Hundred. This gin-based cocktail is part tiki drink and part Italian aperitif. I never thought Campari could be a part of a tiki drink, but here we are. What makes this such an unusual drink is the bitterness of Campari played against the smooth nuttiness of orgeat syrup, a common ingredient in tiki…

  • Make Your Own Orgeat Syrup

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    Orgeat syrup is one of the most etherial cocktail ingredients that has such a wonderful taste. You can buy orgeat syrup, you can also make your own. It’s easy to turn almonds into a tiki drink lover’s best friend. Fun fact, orgeat is also known as liquid marzipan, so if that’s your favorite sweet treat, you are in luck. Before you start making this treat, which is really easy, do…