Like any self-respecting cocktail fanatic, I’ve been dipping at the well of IMBIBE! for the past few weeks, trying out different drinks and occasionally latching onto one for a few torrid nights (hello there, Prince of Wales cocktail; good to see you again, Absinthe Cocktail; good evening, Sherry Cobbler, I’m sorry I haven’t called in… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Gin
This one been done yet?
After a couple of weeks of dipping into the rye and applejack to commemorate the arrival of autumn, tonight I inexplicably had the urge to break out the St. Germain and the Aperol, and start tinkering to see what happens. Here’s what happened — not too bad, if I say so myself, though I’m still… Continue Reading
Love the Drink. The Name, Not So Much.
Let me start this off by saying I mean absolutely no disrespect to Simon Difford. After all, he came up with this drink, which as you can see from the header, I think is pretty damn tasty. Plus, there’s all that assorted other work he does — researching and compiling lists of recipes, developing guides… Continue Reading
MxMo XVI – Fizz a la Violette
In case you can’t tell from the lousy photo, the drink is actually a bit more gray than violet. It’s also not too bad, though I can’t see myself making one again anytime soon. This round of Mixology Monday is brought to us by Anna at Morsels & Musings, and for her theme, Anna has… Continue Reading
Sleepy Hollow
I got nothin’ for history on this one, but it sure tastes good. Sleepy Hollow 2 ounces gin 1/2 ounce lemon juice 1/4 ounce apricot brandy 1/4 ounce simple syrup 1 sprig fresh mint Muddle mint in mixing glass, add ingredients & shake well with ice. Double strain into chilled glass. The recipe for this… Continue Reading
