Jasmine From Gin- The Manual by Dave BroomRecipe from Naren Young, Fork & Shaker NYC 45ml Gin-I used Bombay Sapphire20ml Triple Sec-I used Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao15ml Campari20ml fresh Lemon Juice15ml Simple Syrup 1:1 DestructionsShake all ingredients together and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a pansy, if available.It just happens that it…
Author: Mr. Cock & Tails
Gin Basil Smash
Recipe from Difford’s Guide Dinner tonight was fresh made pesto with pasta, so what better to go with that than a basil flavoured bevvie? 12 Basil leaves60ml Gin- Tanqueray recommended and used22.5ml Lemon Juice Fresh10ml 2:1 Simple Syrup Destroy those leaves with your muddler, then add the rest of the ingredients. Shake and fine strain…
Sakura Journey
Recipe from @ginza-berlin.com It’s just about spring time in downtown Amsterdam, the blossoms are just starting to bud. I could possibly have gone searching so I could use a bud or 2 as a garnish for extra pizazz. But I didn’t. This was last nights delight post seeing the Robin Nolan Trio at the Roode…
Jilo Old Fashioned
From Nixta site I first tasted this Whisky at @caneandgrain.nl. Bram gave me a sample taste when I just happened to be there at the same time as Dan, from @jdwilliamswhiskybar.com was there, so I kind of got to tag along on their tastings, and gleaned a heap, from their conversation about where whisky and…
The Selkie’s Tears
The Selkie’s Tears@proofcocktails.nl, Andy Aitken Well, he’s done it again, used an ingredient in a drink, that then I had to hunt down just so I could replicate it. I do hope he doesn’t find this kind of stalky, like in an ‘every breath you take’ kind of way. But appreciates that I think he…
One Eyed Willie
One Eyed Willie From Inside PassageSean Dumke from Inside Passage, Seattle in Imbibe Magazine Rob found this drink, then made the map, and the eye patch, and added the treasure. So. Went to work making the infused vanilla rum. Because, you know, I just had to make to it for him. He’s this man child…
Appetizer à l’Italienne
Adaptation courtesy of Frederic Yarm, Drink, BostonImbibe Magazine Also known as :-How a vintage cocktail was updated with its historic allure still intact. I follow Frederic on instagram and am always intrigued by his seemingly simple, yet complexed flavoured creations. Find him at @fredericyarm and also cocktailvirgin.com. I somehow doubt he is any virgin when…
Smoky night
It’s a Smoky Night in Downtown Amsterdam!Smoky nightRecipe from @wennekerdistilleries.nlWe have had some chilly but clear days the last few. And while there is no visible smoke, the smell of peoples wood fires is saturating the air, in a good, snuggly way. It’s very gezellig.Gezellig is a word that encompasses the heart of Dutch Culture….
Spring Street Swizzle
Warehouse Charleston This was the 3rd drink on the menu, as one of my friends likes fruity.It’s a very spice forward, in a good way, drink. And I’m sure depending on what kind of Falernum you used, that would change the drink a bit. I used a Falernum given to me by Judith de Bie,…
Refuge’s Greenhorn
Recipe by Bobby Hengelstraat, Refuse, Houston 2nd up was a repeat from last night. This is such a ‘wow’ drink to serve. The colour is vibrant. The drink deceiving in its promise of sweet greenness.and it appears a popular choice from the comments I received back from last nights post. 45ml Tequila Blanco- I used…
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