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 22nd: Apricot Gin Sour @ Ethos Eat Drink.
When people visit Hobart and want a delicious local food experience, I send them in the direction of this restaurant. They've recently added some super cool cocktails to their menu, which meant I couldn't not stop by Ethos for a drink this month. This evening, Chloe and Alice treated me to a gin sour using … Continue reading Ginuary 22nd: Apricot Gin Sour @ Ethos Eat Drink.
Ginuary 21st: Detroit Athletic Club, Honey.
Here's one from Bottoms Up that I've butchered slightly to use up some of that Honey Jim Beam I've had in my cabinet for a while. How did that even get there? A moment of weakness? A gift? Bourbon sprites in the night? I danced around the original recipe for this for a couple of … Continue reading Ginuary 21st: Detroit Athletic Club, Honey.
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 18th: Master Cleanse @ MONA Market.
While I'm sad that the 21st Amendment stall isn't back at the MONA market this year, I am glad that a cocktail stall continues to exist—this time run by MONA's own cocktail wizard Adam (he's usually found lurking in the Void bar). Today's gin was in the form of a cleansing combination of West Winds … Continue reading Ginuary 18th: Master Cleanse @ MONA Market.
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 13th: Monkey 47, lime & soda.
Look, a good G & T is a true marvel. Even a bad G & T will get you through in a pinch. But there's something I find absolutely titillating about a gin that will embrace a simple splash of soda water and a squeeze of fresh lime. Screw you, vodka—my limes and soda belong … Continue reading Ginuary 13th: Monkey 47, lime & soda.
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