One I've been wanting to do for the last three years on this day—Australia Day! This cocktail was created for Australia Day by Hendrick's gin's Australian gin ambassador back in 2012. Sorry to betray you, Hendrick's, but in the spirit (giggle) of Australia Day I had to go with a home-grown gin: the shiny new … Continue reading Ginuary 26th: Gold Rush Tea.
Ginuary 25th: Basil Bixby.
I can't remember how I came across this recipe adapted from a crazy Brooker and Dax cocktail featuring liquid nitrogen-blasted basil but I knew I had to grab a bunch of my newly-planted basil and give it a blast. Basil Bixby 60ml gin 7-8 fresh basil leaves 20ml lime juice 20ml simple syrup In … Continue reading Ginuary 25th: Basil Bixby.
Ginuary 23rd: the Last Word.
I was both shocked and delighted when I realised the other day that I still hadn't dedicated a proper day of Ginuary to one of my favourites. The Last Word 30ml gin 30ml Green Chartreuse 30ml maraschino liqueur 30ml lime juice Shake with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. I love … Continue reading Ginuary 23rd: the Last Word.
Ginuary 20th: Preview.
Holy dooley, if this drink was a lady I would not want to make her angry. Preview 45ml gin 15ml Cointreau dash of absinthe Shake well and strain into cocktail glass. This classy dame comes to us from Ginuary's hot pocket of 2014, Ted Saucier's Bottoms Up, where I'm told it's in honour … Continue reading Ginuary 20th: Preview.
Ginuary 19th: Damson Fizz Punch.
One of the many amazing things about living in Hobart is being surrounded by people who love Hobart and all the delights that the little island has to offer as much as you do. A few months ago, Pauline made some damson gin and was kind enough to offer me some, so naturally I held … Continue reading Ginuary 19th: Damson Fizz Punch.
Ginuary 17th: Everglades Collins.
Another from Bottoms Up! It's getting me through the home bar this year. Everglades Collins 45ml London Dry gin 45ml Cointreau juice of one lemon Serve in Collins glass. Top with club soda. I found the lemon works out to roughly the same measurement as the booze, in case you don't have any … Continue reading Ginuary 17th: Everglades Collins.
Ginuary 16th: Kiwi Smash @ the Winston.
Welcome to my local. This is the place I where love nothing more than to eat dirty cheeseburgers and drink pints. Tonight I did that, but I also tested the boundaries and asked for something gin-centric. Luckily for me, it just so happened that the Winston's current feature cocktail was just that. I present the … Continue reading Ginuary 16th: Kiwi Smash @ the Winston.
Ginuary 14th: Broadway & Elsewhere.
Another find from Bottoms Up! The brief notes against this drink say it's in honour of Jack Lait, columnist for the New York Mirror. Broadway & Elsewhere 45ml gin 22.5ml green chartreuse 15ml lemon juice Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry. I picked this one … Continue reading Ginuary 14th: Broadway & Elsewhere.
Ginuary 12th: Chateau Frontenac Special.
Home bar is back in action! Chateau Frontenac Special 30ml London Dry gin 30ml brandy 30ml Grand Marnier 30ml orange juice Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. I've got a new weapon up my sleeves this year and that weapon is a copy of Ted Saucier's 'Bottoms Up', perhaps one of the … Continue reading Ginuary 12th: Chateau Frontenac Special.
Ginuary 11th: ginspresso martini?
I've made it back to Australia! It is stinking hot! Solar flares almost ruined everything but thanks to some sort of Ginuary miracle, I've arrived almost the whole way home (one night in Sydney before the last leg tomorrow morning, early). I'm so messed up from time zones right now. Landed at 1:45pm and needed … Continue reading Ginuary 11th: ginspresso martini?
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