Yesterday I said I wanted to use up a bunch of Green Chartreuse this year, and after re-sorting all my Pinterest drink links, I've realised I also want to make a bunch of drinks with grapefruit juice. Like... a bunch. I'm glad Pinterest Boards can now have sub-boards because one within my gin board is … Continue reading Ginuary 11th: Grapefruit Vieux Mot.
Ginuary 10th: Green Ghost.
So there's this thing in my home bar called Green Chartreuse and I bought it purely so I could make myself a Last Word whenever I want. This is all well and good, however I also own maraschino liqueur for similar reasons, and that one's ended up being used for a few other cocktails … Continue reading Ginuary 10th: Green Ghost.
Ginuary 9th: Tatty Devine gin necklace.
Back during Ginuary 2016, one of my days was dedicated to Tatty Devine's enamel gin pin. I asked the universe (nicely) to buy me the necklace, because I wanted it quite badly. I had the sense to realise that the best way to get something is to do it yourself, so not long after Ginuary … Continue reading Ginuary 9th: Tatty Devine gin necklace.
Ginuary 8th: Ye Almighty Martini @ Faro Tapas.
The last birthday hurrah for me is tonight at MONA's new wing, Pharos. It's a little undiscovered as yet but here's a hint from someone in the know: the hands-down best way to experience the new wing is via a dinner booking at Faro Tapas, the restaurant located within Pharos. You can just come for … Continue reading Ginuary 8th: Ye Almighty Martini @ Faro Tapas.
Ginuary 7th: Sweet Cecilys Gin & Tonic flavour lip balm.
On a day like today, everyone else is having a nice time and I'm working all day (albeit having a nice time doing it). Talking to people all day means keeping my lips moisturised, and today was made all the better by regularly reaching for the gin & tonic in my pocket. I'll admit, some … Continue reading Ginuary 7th: Sweet Cecilys Gin & Tonic flavour lip balm.
Ginuary 6th: Honey Martini.
One for the home bar today on a lazy relaxing morning. Two things inspired this one: firstly, I had the ingredients at hand. Secondly, there have been bumblebees all over the Escallonia I was given for my birthday yesterday! Right up until I wanted to take a photo with them in the background, of … Continue reading Ginuary 6th: Honey Martini.
Ginuary 5th: Pink Spritz @ Ti Ama.
Another 5th of Ginuary, another year older! I had a plan for my birthday this year, but then three days out I heard that my favourite pizza place in greater Hobart was opening doors to their new restaurant tonight, so my plans were dramatically altered to accommodate a visit. Ti Ama has a full page … Continue reading Ginuary 5th: Pink Spritz @ Ti Ama.
Ginuary 4th: Angler’s Cocktail.
Angler's Cocktail 60ml gin (I used Manly Spirits Coastal Citrus) 15ml grenadine 1-2 dashes orange bitters 1-2 dashes angostura bitters Stir with cracked ice and strain into an old fashioned glass over ice. Garnish with a lemon twist or a lime twist if you don't have any lemons at home and you're pressed for time. … Continue reading Ginuary 4th: Angler’s Cocktail.
Ginuary 3rd: Boeing 314 @ Gold Bar Hobart.
I stumbled into Gold Bar tonight and declared, "I've just worked a twelve hour day and I want to die." The bartender told me to take a seat and he'd take care of everything. Unfortunately for him, I had to explain the unique challenge that Ginuary brings with it—something new. Something I haven't had before. … Continue reading Ginuary 3rd: Boeing 314 @ Gold Bar Hobart.
Ginuary 2nd: Love & Victory’s negroni pin.
You may not recall this, but having gin a different way every day for the month doesn't always mean booze. Today my gin came in pin form, and I wore my alcoholic flair with pride. Here I have displayed it artfully in the centre of an enormous succulent. Get yours from Love & Victory if … Continue reading Ginuary 2nd: Love & Victory’s negroni pin.
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