by Randy Matheson | Jul 28, 2011 | Tequila based
This variation on the traditional mint julep substitutes silver tequila for bourbon. The additional of basil syrup adds yet another level of herb flavor. Ingredients: 8 mint leaves 1 tbsp basil syrup 2 1/2 oz bourbon 2 1/2 oz lime juice mint sprig Preparation: Add 1/2...
by Randy Matheson | Jul 16, 2011 | Gin based
Red Peppers aren’t just for the veggie tray at your summer soiree. While no one is looking, sneak a few slices away and prepare this smooth cocktail for yourself. Ingredients: 3 oz Tanqueray Gin 5-6 basil leaves Jucie of 1 lime 1/3 of a red bell pepper sliced...
by Randy Matheson | Jul 9, 2011 | Gin based
The Gimlet is a classic cocktail that can be made with either gin or vodka and Lime Cordial. For this version of the Gimlet we’ve added aromatic basil leaves and went for fresh lime juice and the crisp, smooth taste of Hendrick’s Gin. Cheers! Ingredients 1...
by Merlene | Oct 19, 2010 | Vodka based
Halloween is still 13 days away according to our dicey math skills. We thought we’d get an obvious spooky cocktail out of the way first. We present the Boo-berry Vodka Martini. We brought home a bottle of the highly aromatic Smirnoff Blueberry flavoured vodka,...
by Merlene | Oct 18, 2010 | Champagne based
The name ‘The Dark & Gloomy’ is an inside joke between Madtini and a very good friend of ours who celebrated her birthday last weekend. Her favorite color is black and one of her favorite drinks is the Prosecco of her home country of Italy. We combined...
