Whoops, this came around sooner than expected. This is proof of how I haven't got Ginuary planned out for every single day. I wasn't sure where I'd be today - I've ended up in Kingscliff on the northern coast at my dad's holiday unit, but I could have been at home, or I could have … Continue reading Ginuary 22nd: Negroni.
Ginuary 21st: Gin & Tonic Tart.
Today is the first time I've run past midnight for posting my daily gin. No regrets. I was hanging out with some awesome friends, one of whom volunteered to participate in Ginuary by making something delicious. Apparently a couple of months ago, her mother handed her a recipe and said, "Your friends like gin, … Continue reading Ginuary 21st: Gin & Tonic Tart.
Ginuary 20th: Winchester.
I can't even tell you how excited I was about tonight's drink, once I finally decided to commit to it. It may have been on the same level as my excitement for the next two weeks, because I'm on holidays. No stinkin' work! I hope my boss isn't reading this. Hi boss, I miss you … Continue reading Ginuary 20th: Winchester.
Ginuary 19th: Monkey Taxonomy.
Tonight I had the good fortune of taking myself out to Salon Lounge in Teneriffe. The cocktail menu there is something worth pouring over, as it ranges from basic cocktails through improved martinis through liquid nitrogen. Forty-three pages of joy, wonder and alcohol (well, forty-two - the last page is mocktails). Salon has a house … Continue reading Ginuary 19th: Monkey Taxonomy.
Ginuary 18th: Aperol Negroni.
This one goes out to Aaron, AKA The Gin is In. Dude is pretty serious about his negronis. I couldn't even bring myself to buy Campari, so I'm sorry, Aaron, but this Negroni is a bastard child. Aperol Negroni 30ml gin 30ml Aperol 30ml sweet vermouth Pour all three ingredients into an ice-filled mixing … Continue reading Ginuary 18th: Aperol Negroni.
Ginuary 17th: Gin-Gin-Gin Mule.
I needed something relatively quick this afternoon, as I had a dinner to get to. It needed to be quick and it needed to contain one of the two flavoured sugar syrups I'd made up on the weekend because I was super keen to try them out. Hunting around brought me to Cocktailia, and from … Continue reading Ginuary 17th: Gin-Gin-Gin Mule.
Gingredients: simple syrup / sugar syrup.
I first made my own batch of simple syrup a couple of months ago when I decided I was going to dedicate this summer to the Tom Collins. As my plan for Ginuary evolved, so did my smugness at already having some syrup in the fridge, ready to use. Thing is, I made around 700ml. … Continue reading Gingredients: simple syrup / sugar syrup.
Ginuary 16th: Singapore Sling.
I was going to have a new and exciting recipe for you tonight, with an official "on location" adventure. I still had the adventure, but the new and exciting recipe is still in the wings. Sorry, everyone. This wasn't the drink I was looking forward to having tonight, but it was definitely tasty. The Singapore … Continue reading Ginuary 16th: Singapore Sling.
Ginuary 15th: Bloomsbury Punch.
It feels like it's been forever since yesterday. I kept seeing glimpses of the Corpse Reviver #2 and thinking, "Did I forget to update something somewhere?" Today's been overcast and cool, for a crazy change, and this afternoon my housemate asked if there were any recipes for warm gin drinks out there. Yes, dear housemate. … Continue reading Ginuary 15th: Bloomsbury Punch.
Ginuary 14th: Corpse Reviver #2.
Last night's Duniettes got a bit enthusiastic. I woke up this morning and knew that a hair of the dog was going to do it for me. That hair of the dog? The Corpse Reviver #2. Corpse Reviver #2 30ml gin 30ml Cointreau 30ml Lillet Blanc 30ml fresh lemon juice dash of pastis (I used … Continue reading Ginuary 14th: Corpse Reviver #2.
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