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  • Pimm’s and Gin

    Pimm's and Gin FI

    Pimm's No. 1, Gin, Fernet Branca, Fruit, Ginger Ale. Herbal and light and refreshing, with some salad mixed in.

  • The Strawberry Bearcat Gin Drink

    Strawberry Bearcat FI

    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 Minty Rose 75

    The Minty Rose 75 FI

    This delightful concoction that I named the Minty Rose 75 was ALMOST called Spank the Rose. Obviously, as a tribute to the fun manner in which you can opt to “spank” your mint before you garnish your drink. At any rate, it’s easy, pretty, and delicious. I do love a traditional French 75, but I also love sparkling Rosé. I used Prophecy Rosé for this recipe, not knowing how well…