Happy International Gin & Tonic Day! I have been really sloughing off on my G&T game this year (but, okay, in favor of mixed cocktails), and the very least I can do to atone for my negligence is to be enthusiastic about International Gin & Tonic Day. (Disclaimer: I've no idea who is empowered to … Continue reading Happy International Gin and Tonic Day!
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Gin and tonic been berry berry good to me
There are so many delicious ingredients to combine with gin and tonic water that I decided to focus this post on a theme rather than a specific recipe. The theme? It’s the berries. All kinds of berries. Berry harvesting begins in early summer around the Northeastern United States, and who wouldn’t love to toss some … Continue reading Gin and tonic been berry berry good to me
Fun fact and a special drink for Dad
First, the fun fact. This year—the Year of Our Lord 2022—Father’s Day and National Martini Day fall on the very same day: Sunday, June 19. Coincidence? I think not. So, if you’ve been putting off what to do for Dad this year and woke up this morning with your hair on fire about it (so … Continue reading Fun fact and a special drink for Dad
José’s gin and tonic
As previously noted, it’s officially G&T season, and there’s so much more to gin and tonic than lime wedges! This G&T is credited to none other than master chef, restaurateur, and amazing humanitarian José Andres. The fruits and herbs should be readily available in most locales. Here in Rochester, I’ve gotten lemon verbena plants at … Continue reading José’s gin and tonic
Kumquat & clove gin and tonic
As promised in “Think beyond the lime,” here’s another easy and delicious gin and tonic idea. At our local Wegmans, when they’re in season, you’ll find kumquats on the exotic fruit table in the produce department. KUMQUAT & CLOVE GIN AND TONIC3 Kumquats, cut in half3 to 5 Cloves3 oz High-proof gin—I prefer Sipsmith VJOP … Continue reading Kumquat & clove gin and tonic
Think beyond the lime for your tonic drinks
As we get into warmer weather, I’ll be featuring more and more seasonally appropriate cocktails, including all manner of tall, icy tonic drinks. Let’s do a level-set on this category, shall we? No doubt, everyone who loves cocktails of any type knows the classic recipe for a gin and tonic: A couple ounces of your … Continue reading Think beyond the lime for your tonic drinks
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