Caught in a short break between a wine tasting and dinner, what does one do for a simple cocktail? Something like this: The "Gin & It" - "It" is short for Italian. As in vermouth. The sweet, flavorful, red kind. Equal parts gin (this time, Sipsmith VJOP - very high test at 57.7% alcohol by … Continue reading Gin & It
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The Bloody Bronx
This post originally appeared on my Facebook page on February 5, 2021. (I cannot testify to whether Wegmans has blood oranges in stock on this date a year later.) Squeezed out yet another blood orange cocktail. Since they're in at Wegmans (at least for now), gotta use 'em up. I give myself a C- on the … Continue reading The Bloody Bronx
The Alaska Cocktail (or, “The Further Adventures of Genepy”)
The Further Adventures of Genepy: Finally - a non-limey cocktail that showcases Yellow Chartreuse's or Genepy le Chamois's flavor! This is a classic cocktail based on Old Tom Gin and Yellow Chartreuse. I substituted Genepy for the Chartreuse in this, and the slightly stronger flavors of the Genepy pair beautifully with the Old Tom! Here's … Continue reading The Alaska Cocktail (or, “The Further Adventures of Genepy”)
Glendalough Rose Martini
As much as I love gin (and you all know how much I love gin), I just can't keep up with all of the emerging producers out there - and, frankly, I'm loving the journey through other categories of spirits, too. But pretty regularly I try some new (to me) gin; mostly they're heartbreakingly bad … Continue reading Glendalough Rose Martini
The Libation Lounge 