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Perfect Pimm’s Punch

February 15, 2015May 26, 2017 Gin, Pimm's No 1

One of the best parts of living in Florida is the ability to enjoy refreshing tall drinks all year long. So not surprisingly, I first encountered the classic summer drink, the Pimm's Cup, last winter. At its simplest, a Pimm's Cup is Pimm's No. 1 mixed with soda (lemon-lime, ginger-ale,... Read More

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The Caprice Cocktail

September 25, 2014October 2, 2016 Benedictine, dry vermouth, Gin

I was so excited when I heard about this cocktail. I've been playing with Bénédictine recently, mostly tinkering with the proportions of the Vieux Carré, and the idea of combining this spicy and sweet liqueur with clean and aromatic gin, made me giddy. This recipe comes directly from The PDT Cocktail... Read More

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Vieux Carré Cocktail

September 23, 2014October 2, 2016 Benedictine, Cognac, Rye, Sweet Vermouth, Whiskey, Whisky

Now that the weather is starting to change, days are getting shorter, nights are getting cooler, and I'm craving heavier drinks. Give me a stormy night, and I want to curl up on my couch, binge watch some tv, and have a bottle of red wine, or a good strong... Read More

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The Brooklyn Cocktail

August 29, 2014July 18, 2016 dry vermouth, Maraschino, Ramazzotti, Rye, Whiskey, Whisky

Ah, the Brooklyn. This cocktail was a very tricky sell for me and for a while I couldn't understand why. I love rye whisky, I love Manhattans, so why didn't I love my first ever Brooklyn? Because I made it wrong. Okay, not wrong, exactly, but not right. Making the... Read More

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It’s Always Sunny

August 20, 2014July 29, 2016

I was eating at the Ravenous Pig last weekend and had the most delicious cocktail. It was barrel aged and they called it "It's Always Sunny." The menu listed the ingredients as Smooth Ambler gin, Aperol, and St. Germain a so I at least knew where to start. I didn't have... Read More

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The Classic Manhattan Cocktail

August 18, 2014October 2, 2016 Rye, Sweet Vermouth, Whiskey, Whisky

Until a few months ago, I didn't believe I liked Manhattans. Give me a good Old Fashioned any day of the week, but Manhattans were out of my league.Truth be told, I hadn't had one since college, and that was using God only knows what whiskey, and probably no bitters... Read More

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Faux Negroni

August 9, 2014July 18, 2016 Aperol, Gin, Sweet Vermouth

For the past few months, I've been drinking Cheeky Negronis. Gin, Aperol and Lillet combine to make a light, refreshing drink that pays homage to the classic. But now, as school get back in session (yes, school starts in August here in Florida) I want to take it one step... Read More

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The Last Word

July 31, 2014July 29, 2016 Chartreuse, Gin, Maraschino

Friends of mine have the PDT Cocktail Book, a veritable treasure trove of cocktail recipes, and they introduced me to this drink just last week in Philadelphia. One sip and I was hooked. Equal parts gin, maraschino liqueur, lime juice and green Chartreuse, it's potent for sure, but somehow, these... Read More

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The Caorunn Martini

July 14, 2014July 19, 2016 dry vermouth, Gin

I've only recently become a serious gin drinker. For years I was turned off by the artificial Christmas tree odor that I associated with gin and wouldn't even touch the stuff. But over the past year, as I've fallen down the rabbit hole of cocktails, I knew that I'd need... Read More

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Cheeky Negroni

July 1, 2014July 19, 2016 Aperol, Gin, Lillet

I remember the first time I tried a negroni. I was so excited. I like medicinal flavored cocktails so I thought I was going to love it. Then I tasted it. And I just... couldn't. It was too strong. I know when I'm beat, and I have no interest in... Read More