What a day I've had! I could have gotten away with using what I spent the majority of my day doing as my gin of the day, but I think I'll save it for the finished product. I'll probably post the work in progress to Instagram, though... On with today's gin! I did have to … Continue reading Ginuary 19th: Sloe & Sour @ Teatro Southbank.
Ginuary 18th: Sage Advice @ Boilermaker House.
Ah, Melbourne! I do love drinking in you but gosh, I don't have much time on this fly-by trip. I was grateful that my pal was happy to grab some dinner and a cheeky gin in town before we headed out to the Dandenongs! Dinner just happened to be right near a newish little bar … Continue reading Ginuary 18th: Sage Advice @ Boilermaker House.
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 7th: Spring Fling at Gramercy Bistro.
On the last full day of my Melbourne holiday, I decided to let my hotel's attached restaurant have the Ginuary honours. Gramercy Bistro is more than just a hotel restaurant, but you can't be too surprised when the hotel it's attached to is the Cullen (one of Melbourne's stunning Art Series hotels). Gramercy Bistro has … Continue reading Ginuary 7th: Spring Fling at Gramercy Bistro.
Ginuary 6th: Patricia.
There were a couple of options I could have chosen at the Woods of Windsor tonight. I'd never heard of Patricia before, but there was something about the old matron I couldn't resist. Laurent Perrier, gin, lemon and rose water. Sweet, tart, sassy, and served in a coupe glass. I'm in. Lets run away together, … Continue reading Ginuary 6th: Patricia.
Ginuary 5th: Kiwi Martini.
I love how when a bar comes up with a cocktail recipe, if they put it in a cocktail glass then it's like they can justify calling it a "[something] martini". Shockingly, the venue I chose for my birthday dinner and drinks this evening had removed their only gin-based cocktail from their menu book, so … Continue reading Ginuary 5th: Kiwi Martini.
Ginuary 31st: Whizz-Bang Finale.
Upfront disclaimer: this post is backdated a week. No, I haven't been in a coma. I've been interstate for a wedding and I made the last-minute packing-crazed decision to leave my laptop at home. Regret! Never mind; here we are now. Tom Collins 50ml Old Tom gin 30ml lemon juice 20ml sugar syrup Stir … Continue reading Ginuary 31st: Whizz-Bang Finale.
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