Today wasn't going to be an "on location" post, but I went out for afternoonsies with friends, which turned into dinner with friends, which turned into post-dinner drinks with friends, and so here I am. I complained just a couple of days ago that Hobart's cocktail scene is sub-par. I stand by that statement, as … Continue reading Ginuary 10th: Quince Essential at Grape Bar & Bottleshop.
Ginuary 9th: Darnley’s View Spiced Gin(ger Beer).
Look below, a non-instagram photo! Could that mean what you think it means? I'm back at home! The holiday's over, folks. But the good news: GINUARY CONTINUES. I was pretty happy today to finally crack open a Darnley's View. I'll put my longer story behind the cut, but I'll say this—I've been waiting a long … Continue reading Ginuary 9th: Darnley’s View Spiced Gin(ger Beer).
Ginuary 8th: Holy Fruit.
I spent today saying goodbye to Melbourne and travelling home to Hobart, where I then went to an excellent beer tasting panel at a recently refurbished bar in South Hobart. While Hobart's starting to really grow when it comes to craft beers and ciders (and it's always done well with wine), I'm starting to realise … Continue reading Ginuary 8th: Holy Fruit.
Ginuary 7th: Spring Fling at Gramercy Bistro.
On the last full day of my Melbourne holiday, I decided to let my hotel's attached restaurant have the Ginuary honours. Gramercy Bistro is more than just a hotel restaurant, but you can't be too surprised when the hotel it's attached to is the Cullen (one of Melbourne's stunning Art Series hotels). Gramercy Bistro has … Continue reading Ginuary 7th: Spring Fling at Gramercy Bistro.
Ginuary 6th: Patricia.
There were a couple of options I could have chosen at the Woods of Windsor tonight. I'd never heard of Patricia before, but there was something about the old matron I couldn't resist. Laurent Perrier, gin, lemon and rose water. Sweet, tart, sassy, and served in a coupe glass. I'm in. Lets run away together, … Continue reading Ginuary 6th: Patricia.
Ginuary 5th: Kiwi Martini.
I love how when a bar comes up with a cocktail recipe, if they put it in a cocktail glass then it's like they can justify calling it a "[something] martini". Shockingly, the venue I chose for my birthday dinner and drinks this evening had removed their only gin-based cocktail from their menu book, so … Continue reading Ginuary 5th: Kiwi Martini.
Ginuary 4th: Pink Gin.
I have to admit that I'm not quite on my A-Game yet as far as Ginuary's concerned. The festive season's been a flurry of activity for me and I haven't really settled, so I haven't yet had the opportunity to stock the home bar adequately. No sugar syrups, no inventory checklists, not a lot on … Continue reading Ginuary 4th: Pink Gin.
Ginuary 3rd: McHenry Classic and Fat Pig Farm cordial at the Taste Festival.
Happy Thursday, Ginuary fans! Three days in already, can you believe it? I can see the month escaping us before we even know it. Today I was on location, exploring Hobart's esteemed Taste Festival for my Ginuary fix. I ended up with a very special one-off, some home made cherry and lemon verbena cordial with … Continue reading Ginuary 3rd: McHenry Classic and Fat Pig Farm cordial at the Taste Festival.
Ginuary 2nd: Red Snapper.
I made it home from the festival quite late last night. This morning when I woke up, I was exhausted. As far as I could tell, there was only one way to fix that. Red Snapper 90ml gin 180ml tomato juice 60ml lemon juice 3-6 dashes Tabasco 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce 1/4 tsp horseradish cream … Continue reading Ginuary 2nd: Red Snapper.
Ginuary 1st: Gordon’s G&T with a twist of lemon*, AKA GIN TINNY.
Hello, darlings! Happy new year—but more importantly, happy Ginuary. This year I'm going to aim to be a little simpler with my posting, because as wonderful as last year was, it was also quite stressful for me at times. So many recipes! So many photos! I'm not going to completely stop that posting format, but … Continue reading Ginuary 1st: Gordon’s G&T with a twist of lemon*, AKA GIN TINNY.
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