by Merlene | Oct 28, 2010 | Gin based
Our Halloween version of the classic martini may get you a few puzzled looks around the party. The great thing about this cocktail is that your drink can stare right back at them. Create your mad eyeball with a peeled radish and an olive stuffed with pimento,...
by Merlene | Sep 20, 2010 | Gin based
The Kir cocktail is a popular appertif in France, it consists of 1/3 Creme de Cassis topped with 2/3 white wine. We found a recipe that uses Gin to create a Martini version of the traditional drink. This was our introduction to Creme de Cassis, the liqueur made from...
by Merlene | Sep 17, 2010 | Gin based
Ingredients 2 oz gin 1/2 oz simple syrup 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice basil leaves Preparation Muddle basil and simple syrup together in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, the gin and lemon juice and shake well. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a...
by Merlene | Sep 16, 2010 | Gin based
Ingredients 1 cucumber 3 shredded fresh basil leaves 1 1/2 oz of gin 1/4 oz of fresh lime juice 1/4 oz of agave nectar Preparation Slice 3 slices of cucumber. Muddle the cucumber slices, basil, lime juice and agave nectar in the cocktail shaker. Add ice, gin and shake...
by Merlene | Sep 15, 2010 | Gin based
Ingredients 1/4 cup of blueberries 3 shredded fresh basil leaves 1 1/2 oz of gin 1/4 oz of fresh lime juice 1/4 oz of simple syrup twist of lime Preparation Muddle the blueberries, basil, lime juice and simple syrup in the cocktail shaker. Add ice, gin and shake...
by Merlene | Sep 13, 2010 | Gin based
Ingredients 1 kiwi fruit 3 shredded fresh basil leaves 1 1/2 oz of gin 1/4 oz of fresh lime juice 1/4 oz of simple syrup Preparation Muddle the kiwi, basil, lime juice and simple syrup in the cocktail shaker. Add ice, gin and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled...
