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Extra Fancy’s Frozen Gin & Tonic A frozen G&T made with cooling cucumber. The Lushy Machine Strawberries and red wine syrup make this gin slushy divine. Planter’s Punch A frozen, blended spin on the classic rum cocktail. Van Gogh Daiquiri A blended mix of of gin, ginger, jasmine, and mint.
Not So Late Night Tonic The botanical flavors of gin and tonic merge seamlessly with the bittersweetness of chocolate and coffee. The Whiskey Sea The warm notes of rum, banana, and chocolate contrast a bright pop of citrus. Rum Hot Chocolate Aged rum improves an already delicious apres-ski classic.
King Coffee Aged rum anchors this after-dinner drink. Honeyed Coffee Gin & Tonic Cold-brew and honey boost the classic G&T. Brewed Coffee Apapacho Café Apapacho, which translates to “a warm hug,” combines hot coffee with bourbon and vermouth rosso and is topped with freshly whipped cream.
Rather than ordering a classic like a Gin & Tonic or Old Fashioned and asking the bartender to make it strong , there are a few particularly powerful cocktails that pack a punch all on their own. The recipe calls for light rum, dark rum, and overproof rum, not to mention apricot brandy and grenadine.
Halil Salomón, bartender, Shinji’s , NYC Left Photo: VinePair / Right Photo: Tiffany Jae via Unsplash “I’m typically more of a wine drinker, but it’s hard to beat a 50/50 gin Martini and oysters. I do equal parts gin and dry vermouth , orange bitters , and both an olive and a twist. Drew Furlough, bartender, Amazonia , Washington, D.C.
Cucumber Gin & Tonic Popsicles Whip up a batch of these cucumber-studded Gin & Tonic popsicles for the coolest contribution to your next neighborhood BBQ. Piña Colada Popsicles Kick back and cool off with these boozy popsicles packed with a tropical trifecta of flavors—pineapple, coconut and rum.
The Torii, a favorite off the menu, trades the gin for sweet potato shochu and adds Amontillado sherry, imbuing the aperitivo with a nutty aroma. For the Aesthete, a rum variation, sherry and chestnut enrich the cocktail bringing nutty flavors and rich aromas. Mixed into a Negroni, it maximizes those vibrant orange notes.
Frozen Gin & Tonic What’s more refreshing on a summer day than a Gin & Tonic? A frozen Gin & Tonic, especially one made with cooling cucumber. Frozen Jungle Bird This recipe ups the ante of the classic Jungle Bird by splitting the rum base five ways and throwing it all in a blender.
Or “I’ll have a strong Rum and Coke.” While it might be easy to order a double Vodka Soda or Gin and Tonic — especially when out at a nightclub or dive bar — it’s not as simple when it comes to a bar’s signature cocktails. Adding an extra pour of rum or mezcal to the mix can lead to undesirable results.
Twelve Mile Limit This Prohibition-era recipe made with overproof rum, rye whiskey, and cognac is worth revisiting. Bijou This crisp and herbaceous classic from the late 1800s blends gin with a bouquet of herbs and spice from Chartreuse and vermouth. Saturn One of the most famous gin-based tropical cocktails.
Negroni Sbagliato While the Sbagliato is said to be the result of a busy bartender mistakenly using sparkling wine instead of gin in a Negroni , it turned out to be a pretty happy accident. The Lyndy Hop The Vesper gets dressed up for the holidays in The Violet Hour’s twist on the classic.
Mary Pickford and Daiquiri “I think of these two as quintessential drinks made with white rum smuggled into the country during Prohibition.” The Mary Pickford, a rum-forward sipper, is named for the famed silent movie actress and created by bartender Eddie Woelke who fled to Cuba during Prohibition.
Rum Walnut Alexander With aged rum, demerara syrup and walnut liqueur, this is a decadent, nutty take on the Brandy Alexander. Truss and Twine’s White Russian This take on the classic coffee cocktail gets twice the java via coffee liqueur and a coffee–infused gin.
Cask-strength bourbons , navy-strength rums , and still-strength tequilas all have a couple of characteristics in common. Meanwhile, navy-strength rums and gins are also high in proof, but theyre named as such for historical purposes. Cask-strength bourbons are pulled right from the barrel and bottled without dilution.
Bonded bourbons and navy-strength gins and rums have filled that need for years. There are plenty of days when the end of the work day is best celebrated with a crisp beer, a glass of wine, or something else light and refreshing. But some days demand a little more oomph in the glass.
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Islay rum create three core rums, a white, aged and peat spiced rum. Photo: Islay Rum How do you open a rum distillery in a region renowned for its peated whiskies? That was the question that was always in the back of my mind growing up in the scotch whisky hub of Islay, fascinated by distilling, but loving rum.
The Islay Rum distillery is the first, and currently only, rum distillery on Islay. So when I discovered that one of the newest distilleries on the island was actually producing rum, I was intrigued to say the least. Why Distill Rum Where Everyone Loves Whisky?
Whether were talking about navy-strength gin , cask-strength whiskey , still-strength tequilas , or overproof rums , there are more options to indulge in uncut versions of the spirits we love than ever before. For example, New York Distilling Company produces Perrys Tot Gin , a navy-strength expression that clocks in at 57 percent ABV.
Beyond being a litmus test for balance, the drink only contains three ingredients: light rum , sugar, and lime juice. For consistency, we used VinePair’s house Daiquiri spec: a standard 1:1 simple syrup, Probitas White Blended Rum , one of the many forms of lime juice (or lime juice alternatives), and Kold Draft ice for each drink.
Stone Fruit Liqueurs Make liqueurs with cherries, peaches, or plums by adding the fruit to alcohol (vodka, gin, or rum) and letting them infuse. “You can add a little bit of ascorbic acid and it lasts a bit longer, too,” says Rodriguez. We’ll leave it in the sun for, like, seven days,“ says Rodriguez.
In the build, Maraschino liqueur shares the spotlight with gin , green Chartreuse , and freshly squeezed lime juice for a crisp, herbaceous, and endlessly refreshing sipper. See Recipe The Division Bell If you prefer mezcal over gin but still want to try a Last Word, perhaps the Division Bell will suit your fancy.
“The menus are based on common stops on old nautical routes of the 1800s, in which sherry and rum get a lot of use, while a large back bar of bourbon and rye gives opportunities for curious patrons to expand their palates.”
It works well with everything from gin or agave to whiskey or rum.” white rum 3/4 oz. “Pandan is strong and will stand out in cocktails, but also subtle enough that it can still let the spirit shine,” says Alex Law, lead bartender for Bar Podmore in Honolulu. “It fresh lime juice 3/4 oz. coconut syrup 1/2 oz.
“I love a gin Martini , wet with a lemon twist and a bit of homemade crème fraîche liqueur,” says Noirbusson, or “an Espresso Martini with rhum and cacao.” The vibrantly hued Limpid combines rum infused with dried mango, fino sherry, cranberry, and clarified lime juice. “Come early to get a spot outside.
From tequila to rum, there is something for every palate (even if you also treat yourself to the traditional chocolate advent calendar, I know I will). Fine Gins Of The World Advent Calendar By The Spirit Co. This gin advent calendar contains gin from 24 different countries for the 24-day countdown to Christmas Day.
Everything Nice Tea time gets an update in this refresher, as an Earl Grey syrup adds extra depth to a mix of gin, plum brandy and lemon juice. As an equal-parts drink, this recipe can be easily scaled up or down The Buck Hunter A simple combo of whiskey, lemon and ginger, this might just be the perfect pitcher cocktail.
Cocktails Banarasi Gold Inspired by traditional mango lassi, this creamy cocktail with mango puree and yogurt liqueur adds a kick of rum for extra flavor. Vietnamese Yogurt Coffee Mix up your coffee routine with this sweet and tangy Vietnamese yogurt coffee drink.
Jaywalk Rye and Hana Makgeolli (see below) in the Rye & Rice cocktail, and the Commitment Martini (my personal fave) with Guilder’s Red Oolong gin , Sakura gin, and blanc vermouth. If you’ve never tasted makgeolli before, opt for a flight of ferments that range from creamy and fizzy to rich and sherry-like.
Rum is one of the most complex, diverse spirit categories out there. In many of the world’s best cocktail bars, you’ll find bartenders borrowing a technique that’s been touted for almost a century: mixing multiple rums in a single drink. Why Do Bartenders Blend Rums?
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There’s this misconception that rum drinks are complicated and overly sweet, but a Mai Tai is simple and light. The sweetness from the orgeat balances the acidity from the lime, and the vanilla notes from the dry curaçao complement the rum exceptionally well.” The citrus and the orange liqueur tame the gin. It’s a great drink.”
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While the drink’s split base of Cognac , rum , and orange curaçao might be equal in quantity, there’s no question regarding the guiding North Star of this drink. Joining us today to discuss the classic is Ricky Ramirez, owner of The Mothership in Milwaukee and a certified rum savant. Shake until chilled.
Right on the line between quaffable and boozy is the house Bijou , made with tarragon gin, green Chartreuse , and sweet vermouth. A Soft Landing at Bar Kabawa Bar Kabawa is all about rum. This version features El Dorado 5-Year Rum, Cava, lemon, and brown butter, which adds a touch of richness to the otherwise light and airy drink.
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Like the Fog Cutter , Polynesian Spell, and Singapore Sling , the Saturn is a tiki classic made with gin. In a drinks genre more or less dominated by rum cocktails, gin plays a close second to the molasses and cane-based spirit, providing an unlikely but perfect botanical companion to any cast of fruit juices and syrups thrown its way.
While clear spirits like gin and tequila might feel like the most obvious choices for summertime sipping, rum and bourbon also have their place, as do lighter, low-ABV options like vermouth and Pimm’s. Their responses ranged from the classic rum Daiquiri to some less expected options. Basically, the cocktail is a Gin Mojito.
Monday : With whiskey and gin alternatives, you can recreate many classic cocktails with Monday’s non-alcoholic spirits. Amass : Although they are known for their alcoholic spirits, Amass also makes a zero-proof spirit using gin botanicals– although they say not to expect a gin proxy, per se. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
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Given vodka’s relatively neutral flavor profile, the cocktail takes on all the citrus flavor, so fresh-squeezed juice is a must here.You can also opt for gin at the base for an extra dose of herbaceousness. See Recipe The Best Gin Highballs for Summer The Gin & Tonic It doesn’t get much more classic than the Gin & Tonic.
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