Today is possibly the best day of Ginuary, because it's my birthday. Hooray! And I turned THIRTY today. Finally. Suck it, twenties. I came across The Marshal by pure luck when I was trawling Yelp reviews and trying to find the perfect place for my birthday dinner. Everywhere else I'd looked at in the nearby … Continue reading Ginuary 5th: Window Box Negroni @ The Marshal.
Ginuary 4th: Leg Before Wicket @ Lantern’s Keep.
I moved to the big smoke today! I have to admit I was a little saddened to be leaving Brooklyn for Manhattan, because I'm a little more Brooklyn hipster than Manhattan socialite, but this isn't a travel blog so let's get down to the GIN. I'm staying in the theater district, with Times Square right … Continue reading Ginuary 4th: Leg Before Wicket @ Lantern’s Keep.
Ginuary 3rd: Arnold Palmer.
Sometimes you can make all the grand plans you like, but then there will be an overnight blizzard that covers the ground in snow and ice and makes it near impossible for you to go anywhere the next day without great effort. So instead you order delivery from the Mac Shack and you top up … Continue reading Ginuary 3rd: Arnold Palmer.
Ginuary 2nd: Casablanca @ Aita.
Holy moly, tonight was cold! We got snowed on as we walked from the subway home, so it made sense to stop in somewhere halfway there to defrost momentarily, and fortify ourselves for the last few blocks. Aita appeared like a shining beacon of light on the corner. At first I was nervous when I … Continue reading Ginuary 2nd: Casablanca @ Aita.
Ginuary 1st: Black Tie Affair @ Marietta Brooklyn
Hello from NYC! The first nine days of Ginuary this year are coming to you live from the Big Apple, with a broken ankle. Fun times. The first of Ginuary kicked off well with dinner at a restaurant just around the corner from where I'm staying for the next few days, Marietta. Dinner was delicious, … Continue reading Ginuary 1st: Black Tie Affair @ Marietta Brooklyn
Guest post: Muddling Through Ginuary (sans muddling stick)
And today, Jenn checks in on her Ginuary experience. I'm sorry I let you down and didn't post the full recipe for last year's tart, Jenn! I will take the blame for that traumatising experience. Thank you so much for taking on the Ginuary challenge with me, it was a blast! Readers, follow Jenn's exploits … Continue reading Guest post: Muddling Through Ginuary (sans muddling stick)
Guest post: I know it’s over.
I'll admit, I feel a little lost post-Ginuary. Who knew that an alcohol-themed month could give one such a sense of purpose? I spent my days sneaking peeks at the Internet while at work, looking for ginny inspiration (?ginspiration), and my nights shaking and muddling and then sinking into the couch in a lovely gin-haze. … Continue reading Guest post: I know it’s over.
Ginuary 31st: Dry Martini.
Could you see this one coming? If you follow me on twitter, maybe so. If I actively called you out on how you like your martini, maybe quite easily. It's finally time for me to come clean and admit to you that tonight I drank my first real martini. No stuffing around, no using the … Continue reading Ginuary 31st: Dry Martini.
Ginuary 30th: White Lady.
I'm here tonight to admit that my first proper accidental drunken night of Ginuary has occurred. I'm here to admit that it wasn't entirely accidental but perhaps ended up a little more accidental drunken than I first assumed. Anyway. You'll see why. The White Lady 60ml gin 30ml Cointreau 30ml lemon juice Shake all … Continue reading Ginuary 30th: White Lady.
Ginuary 29th: Bijou.
Time for something a little more classic. Bijou 30ml London dry gin 30ml green Chartreuse 30ml sweet vermouth dash orange bitters Combine ingredients in a mixing glass and fill with cracked ice. Stir well for 20 seconds and strain into chilled cocktail glass. Twist a piece of lemon peel over the drink and use … Continue reading Ginuary 29th: Bijou.
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