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 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.
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 31st: sloe on the rocks.
And once again we've come to the end of the road! I marked the occasion today by heading to the end of another road, to drop into Nonesuch Distillery for my first visit. You'll find the distillery around half an hour out of Hobart, just past Sorell. Nonesuch currently exists as a humble wee thing … Continue reading Ginuary 31st: sloe on the rocks.
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