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Cocktail Recipes Gin

Dilly Bean Martini

dilly bean cocktail martini

If you like pickles, you will LOVE dilly beans. My mother-in-law gave us these beans over the holidays that she made from her garden. I’ve been storing them on top of the cupboard for a special occasion and then had the idea that they might make an interesting martini ingredient. It’s a bit like a subtle pickle-tini. ? Dirty Dilly Bean Martini ? ?1 part dry vermouth ?5…

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Mucked-Up Mai Tai

blue curacao mai tai

This Mai Tai variation is 100% inauthentic for two reasons. 1.) My rookie self a few years back I stupidly bought blue curaçao instead of orange. I am being blasphemous in my Mai Tai-making because I want to get rid of this blue stuff. 2.) I haven’t been able to find orgeat syrup (almond-based) yet in the city so I decided to use falernum liqueur (also has an…

Cocktail Recipes Gin

Meyer Lemon and Lavender Tom Collins

meyer lemon lavender cocktail

I always love when Meyer lemons come in season because they are so fun to play with in cocktails. Also a side note: Bonne Maman jam jars make great cocktail glasses, Tupperware, and water cups. ?? ?Meyer Lemon and Lavender Tom Collins ? ?2oz gin ?1oz lavender liqueur* ?1oz Meyer lemon juice ?Seltzer *To make lavender liqueur, fill a jar with 2/3 vodka, 1/3 simple syrup, and a…

Cocktail Recipes Rum White Rum

The Companion: Pear, Pepper, and Rum Cocktail

I received a nice message from Anya of Travelling Bartenders asking if I would make their drink for a Bacardi competition they’d entered. I said, “Yes, of course!” and the recipe is below. 🙂 ?The Companion ? (By @travellingbartenders :)) ?8 muddled black peppercorns ?2 spoons of pear puree ?20 ml lemon juice ?15 ml honey syrup (honey mixed with equal parts water) ?10ml dry vermouth ?50ml white…

Cocktail Recipes Mezcal

Tomate Fresca Cocktail

I made this cocktail last weekend when I was visiting family in Houston and I think it’s my favorite tomato cocktail yet. 🙂 Variation of a recipe from @bonappetitmag and @deadrabbitnyc. ?Tomate Fresca ? ?5+ grape tomatoes ?1.5 oz. Mezcal ?.75 oz. fresh lemon juice ?.5 oz. agave nectar ?3 dashes orange bitters First blend the tomatoes into the mezcal using an immersion/regular blender. Sieve the tomato pulp…