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  • Elderflower Gin and Tonic

    Elderflower Gin and Tonic FI

    The Gin and Tonic can stand alone, but why not make it into an Elderflower Gin and Tonic – just a bit better? This simple and refreshing take on the classic way to drink gin is easy and light. I used a simple and mild London dry gin to make this. Normally, I let my snazzy and bold gins shine in a G and T. For this cocktail, I wanted…

  • The Pomegranate Gin and Tonic – Two Ways!

    Pomegranate Gin and Tonic with Mint FI

    That’s right! I’ll give you two ways to enjoy the Pomegranate Gin and Tonic. Options are good, you know! And sometimes, you want to go for color, and sometimes you want to go for layers. This crazy easy cocktail is low on ingredients, and if you spend just a little extra time being careful, you can create the ombre effect. Or not. It’s an easy sipping G and T, and…

  • Grapefruit and Basil Gin and Tonic

    Grapefruit and Basil Gin and Tonic FI

    Sure – this is an easy recipe for a Grapefruit and Basil Gin and Tonic. Simple ingredients, and easy to make. But still – there are several ways to muck it up or make it better. The key to this drink really is the gin. There are so many out there – in all sorts of price ranges. The combo of grapefruit and basil really pairs well with the Mediterranean…

  • The Old Tom Gin and Tonic

    Gin and Tonic with Old Tom Gin FI

    The most simple, and fantastic, Gin and Tonic can be made into an Old Tom G&T. It’s better. And just as easy. Old Tom Gin is revived! In the early 2000s, Hayman’s resurrected this style of gin from a recipe popular in 18th century England. Since then, it has been perfected by gin makers such as Tanqueray, Ransom, more. You might know Old Tom from such classic gin recipes as…

  • Gin and Bitters Cocktail

    Gin and Bitters FI

    This is an easy take on the classic Gin and Tonic. The Gin and Bitters cocktail lets you take whatever flavor you like in a garnish and amplify that flavor with the use of corresponding bitters. What are bitters? Bitters are intense flavors in a liquor base. They share a similar history to our other favorite ingredient, quinine with a history of medicinal use. Quinine was meant for malaria and…

  • The Peppered Gin and Tonic Cocktail

    Peppered Gin and Tonic FI

    Sometimes you want to keep your Gin and Tonic simple, but not that simple.  This delightful Peppered Gin and Tonic cocktail adds just a hint of flavor on top of your chosen gin and your chosen garnish.   The Peppered Gin and Tonic Cocktail This drink works well with a London dry gin, to really let the garnish and pepper flavors come through.   Ideas on how to stack your Peppered Gin…