Gin

  • Happy Thanksgiving

    It’s Turkey Day. I’m just about to go get my eat on, but wanted to wish you all a safe and Happy Turkey Day!

    Cheers!

    Here’s a few yummy Thanksgiving cocktails:

    Thanksgiving Toast Cocktail
    Pumpkin Pie
    Pumpkin Martini

    And a great recipe to make with that leftover turkey, Mixed Turkey Jambalaya. It’s made with Newcastle Brown Ale!… Read more

  • Fall Cocktails

    It’s the first day of autumn, so we thought we we would share a few Fall Cocktail recipes the folks over at Pernod-Ricard sent us. They did great job of making innovative cocktails that capture the season.

    Enjoy!

      Beefeater Thanksgiving Toast Elit Rosemary Martini Pumpkin Pie
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  • All-American Cocktails

    Time to take a midsummer pause to celebrate Independence Day. It may mark our struggle against tyranny and taxes, but for the majority of us it means fireworks, parades and food! This means drinks for all that celebrating and washing down those eats. We’ve assembled a fun collection of cocktails with an American theme.

    Here’s a few to get you started:

      All American American Sweetheart Americano Red White & Blue
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  • Save the Bartenders

    This post from Gothamist hits close to home. I started this site many years ago to get away from the dreaded Gin & Tonic. Not that there is any wrong with the simplicity of the gin, vodka, whiskey, tonic, soda combinations, they are efficient but let’s face it, boring.

    Yes, this is the year of the cocktail and there are quite a few gourmet bartenders popping up in upscale bars, but still the ease of … Read more

  • Mother’s Day Cocktails

    Stir up a delicious treat for your Mom this Mother’s Day. Our friends at Pernod Ricard whipped up a few recipes as a fun alternative to stalwart of the Mother’s Day Brunch – the Mimosa, not that I have anything against the classic combination of Champagne & Orange Juice.

    Mama’s Malibu Martini

    1 part Malibu Rum
    1 part Kahlúa
    1 part icy cold milk

    Shake well and serve up in a martini glass. Garnish with … Read more

  • Best Picture Inspired Cocktails

    Vote for your favorite picture of the year through cocktails.

    Enjoy watching the Academy Awards with one of these Best Picture Nominee-inspired cocktails. These drinks will sure to have you on your feet by the end of the night, declaring: “You like me, you really like me!”

    Royal-Tea

    (Created in honor of the Academy Award-nominated film The Queen)

    2 parts Beefeater Gin
    2 parts brewed and chilled Earl Gray Tea
    Squeeze of lemon juice… Read more