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 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 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 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 1st: Twin Turbo Negroni @ the Taste of Tasmania.
We're back, baby! It's always fun to introduce myself to a bartender during Ginuary with, "hello, how are you with challenges?" Mercifully, a good bartender is ALWAYS good with challenges. Harry, working at the Tasmanian Craft Distillers Bar stall at the Taste of Tasmania, was quick enough to whip up one of the specials the … Continue reading Ginuary 1st: Twin Turbo Negroni @ the Taste of Tasmania.
Ginuary 29th: Monkey Gland.
I have so many things to say about today's choice that I don't quite know where to begin, so let's wait until I'm drunk to write it all out. Here's the drink! Monkey Gland 50ml gin (I used Bombay Sapphire) 30ml fresh orange juice 2 drops absinthe 5ml grenadine Shake well over ice, double strain … Continue reading Ginuary 29th: Monkey Gland.
Ginuary 26th: Sloe Pimm Fizz.
Today was a national public holiday in Australia, so like all good Australians I... worked a full day for public holiday penalty rates. My drink choice was based around a couple of Aussie (Tasmanian, to be exact) favourites I could throw in! Originally found on instagram, thanks to @haywardgary. Sloe Pimm Fizz 22.5ml gin (I … Continue reading Ginuary 26th: Sloe Pimm Fizz.
Ginuary 25th: Perfect Martini.
No, I'm not going to tell you how to make the perfect combination. Everyone has their own perfect combination, and that's absolutely fine. Experiment to find what YOUR perfect martini is, ok? Having said that, this is how to make a Perfect Martini, where "perfect" means equal parts of sweet and dry vermouth. Perfect Martini … Continue reading Ginuary 25th: Perfect Martini.
Ginuary 24th: Café Americano @ the Void Bar.
I finished work at MONA two hours before close today, which meant that I rewarded myself with a knock-off down in the void bar while most of my workmates were still busy working. It was grand. The Void Bar's current cocktail menu is quite impressive: a couple of punches to share, a page of creative … Continue reading Ginuary 24th: Café Americano @ the Void Bar.
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