Holy moly, tonight was cold! We got snowed on as we walked from the subway home, so it made sense to stop in somewhere halfway there to defrost momentarily, and fortify ourselves for the last few blocks. Aita appeared like a shining beacon of light on the corner. At first I was nervous when I … Continue reading Ginuary 2nd: Casablanca @ Aita.
Ginuary 1st: Black Tie Affair @ Marietta Brooklyn
Hello from NYC! The first nine days of Ginuary this year are coming to you live from the Big Apple, with a broken ankle. Fun times. The first of Ginuary kicked off well with dinner at a restaurant just around the corner from where I'm staying for the next few days, Marietta. Dinner was delicious, … Continue reading Ginuary 1st: Black Tie Affair @ Marietta Brooklyn
Guest post: Muddling Through Ginuary (sans muddling stick)
And today, Jenn checks in on her Ginuary experience. I'm sorry I let you down and didn't post the full recipe for last year's tart, Jenn! I will take the blame for that traumatising experience. Thank you so much for taking on the Ginuary challenge with me, it was a blast! Readers, follow Jenn's exploits … Continue reading Guest post: Muddling Through Ginuary (sans muddling stick)
Guest post: I know it’s over.
I'll admit, I feel a little lost post-Ginuary. Who knew that an alcohol-themed month could give one such a sense of purpose? I spent my days sneaking peeks at the Internet while at work, looking for ginny inspiration (?ginspiration), and my nights shaking and muddling and then sinking into the couch in a lovely gin-haze. … Continue reading Guest post: I know it’s over.
Ginuary 31st: Dry Martini.
Could you see this one coming? If you follow me on twitter, maybe so. If I actively called you out on how you like your martini, maybe quite easily. It's finally time for me to come clean and admit to you that tonight I drank my first real martini. No stuffing around, no using the … Continue reading Ginuary 31st: Dry Martini.
Ginuary 30th: White Lady.
I'm here tonight to admit that my first proper accidental drunken night of Ginuary has occurred. I'm here to admit that it wasn't entirely accidental but perhaps ended up a little more accidental drunken than I first assumed. Anyway. You'll see why. The White Lady 60ml gin 30ml Cointreau 30ml lemon juice Shake all … Continue reading Ginuary 30th: White Lady.
Ginuary 29th: Bijou.
Time for something a little more classic. Bijou 30ml London dry gin 30ml green Chartreuse 30ml sweet vermouth dash orange bitters Combine ingredients in a mixing glass and fill with cracked ice. Stir well for 20 seconds and strain into chilled cocktail glass. Twist a piece of lemon peel over the drink and use … Continue reading Ginuary 29th: Bijou.
Ginuary 28th: Honey Beer.
Today I was inspired by guest poster Jenn's mad love for beer combining with her stellar Ginuary efforts, so I did some sniffing around for recipes and found a couple. I also finally made a solid connection between my love for gin and my love for wheat beer, because a number of the beer cocktail … Continue reading Ginuary 28th: Honey Beer.
Ginuary 27th: Juliet & Romeo.
I hope you're impressed that I managed to restrain myself and waited a whole five days before trying out the other drink I was excited for from the Violet Hour's cocktail recipes, after the killer success and joy felt when I had the Riviera back on the 22nd. Juliet & Romeo 60ml London Dry gin … Continue reading Ginuary 27th: Juliet & Romeo.
Ginuary 26th: Blackberry Gin Fizz at the 21st Amendment.
I returned to the Museum of Old and New Art today. Yes, even after yesterday's disappointment. Am I a glutton for punishment? No. (Well, this is arguable. But in this scenario, no.) Was the Mona Market on? Yes. Does the Mona Market have a regular stall that's actually a little gin bar? Yes. Did I … Continue reading Ginuary 26th: Blackberry Gin Fizz at the 21st Amendment.
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