Flying Dutchman
The FLYING DUTCHMAN is a legendary ghost ship from the 17th century that can never make port and is doomed to sail the oceans forever (see “History” below). Or, it’s a classic gin cocktail. This is a simple yet tasty...
Category: Gin
Father’s Day Cocktails
Recommendations for Father’s Day cocktails (pictured above) are mostly well-known, tried & true. Two or three are less known. But, they’re all delicious, depending on dad’s preferences, and deliver enough punch to make it count. Categorized by spirit, they are:...
Quarantine
The QUARANTINE is a nine-ingredient cocktail that I admit is worth the gathering of ingredients. Aside from separating egg-white in order to add into the drink, it really only takes ten minutes to prepare. And what better drink for our...
Negroni
The NEGRONI has a powerful taste that may not be for everyone, but has its devoted following. It’s part bitter (Campari), part sweet (vermouth) and part astringent (gin). It recently celebrated its 100-year anniversary. It’s believed to be named after...
Pink Peppercorn Botanical Gimlet
The PINK PEPPERCORN BOTANICAL GIMLET is a fancy name for a limey gin gimlet with some pink peppercorn accents. It’s surprisingly refreshing, tasty, and great for a summertime drink. The hardest part of the preparation is simply getting the pink...
Quarantine
Given the name of this cocktail and our current condition, I had to pass this recipe from Manila, Philippines along. It is a great expansion of the dry gin martini, transforming it into a complex white rum & citrus drink,...
Classic Gin Gimlet
For those with a taste for gin, the GIN GIMLET is a lighter alternative to a gin martini or Negroni. The taste and fragrance of cucumber make it particularly refreshing. Requirements: Gin, lime, cucumber, simple syrup 3 oz. (2 jiggers)...
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