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 31st: the Dutchess.
WE MADE IT! Well, I made it. Did you make it? This drink's name isn't a typo. The Dutchess 45ml genever 15ml lemon juice 30ml strained pineapple juice 22ml orgeat syrup 15ml Angostura bitters Shake all ingredients with ice until very cold. Strain and serve immediately. This one comes from Theo Lieberman via … Continue reading Ginuary 31st: the Dutchess.
Ginuary 27th: Army Barrel.
WELP, this wasn't supposed to happen. But it was delicious, and that's always the end goal, so here's to wonderful mistakes. Army Barrel 60ml barrel aged gin (I used Four Pillars) 40ml fresh lemon juice 20ml orgeat syrup Shake all ingredients over ice, then strain and serve in a cocktail glass with a dash … Continue reading Ginuary 27th: Army Barrel.
Ginuary 23rd: Foolproof.
So excited that my orgeat syrup finally arrived today, after dreaming of it all month. Each year I seem to fixate on one particular ingredient: this year is the year of the orgeat. Orgeat (pronounced or-ZHAHt; it's French) is a non-alcoholic syrup made from almonds, sugar and either rose water or orange flower water. You … Continue reading Ginuary 23rd: Foolproof.
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