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National Watermelon Day

Posted in Angostura, Aperol, Burlesque Bitters, Creme Yvette, Gin, Rye, St Germain, Tequila, Watermelon Juice on August 4, 2011 | Comments Off on National Watermelon Day

On Wednesday morning we learned that it was officially National Watermelon Day, and we just so happened to have a watermelon in the fridge, so it would have been unpatriotic to NOT make watermelon cocktails. Surprisingly, we tried three, and all three were pretty tasty. The watermelon juice was simple enough: Puree some watermelon in […]

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Citrus County

Posted in Egg White, Gin, Orange Bitters, Ramazzotti on July 28, 2011 | Comments Off on Citrus County

2 oz Bluecoat Gin 0.5 oz Ramazzotti Amaro 0.5 oz Lemon Juice 1 egg white 4 dashes West Indian Orange Bitters Shake everything but the bitters really hard for about 10 seconds without ice. Then add a couple cubes and shake for an additional 10 seconds. Strain carefully, making sure to get all of the […]

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Gravity’s Rainbow

Posted in Creme de Violette, Earl Grey Syrup, Gin, Grenadine, Rhubarb Bitters on July 18, 2011 | 3 Comments »

1.5 oz Bluecoat Gin 0.75 oz Earl Grey Syrup 0.5 oz Lime Juice 0.5 oz Grenadine 1 tsp Creme de Violette 2 dashes Rhubarb Bitters Shake ingredients with ice, strain into coupe. NOTES: Pretty much the same as the earlier version of this drink (possibly my favorite we’ve come up with so far), but slightly […]

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Gravity’s Rainbow

Posted in Creme de Violette, Earl Grey Syrup, Gin, Grenadine, Rhubarb Bitters on May 26, 2011 | Comments Off on Gravity’s Rainbow

1.5 oz Bluecoat Gin 0.5 oz Earl Grey syrup (recipe here) 0.5 oz lime juice 0.25 oz grenadine 1 tsp creme de violette 2 dashes Rhubarb bitters Combine all ingredients and shake with ice. Serve up. NOTES: maybe use slightly less violette. Pretty tasty overall, especially for a gin drink. Would also like to make […]

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Strawberry Basil Rickey

Posted in Gin, Strawberry Basil Syrup on April 26, 2011 | Comments Off on Strawberry Basil Rickey

2 oz Bluecoat gin 1 oz Homemade strawberry basil syrup (see here) 0.5 oz lime juice 1 diced strawberry Muddle ingredients in the bottom of a mason jar, fill glass with crushed ice, and top off with club soda. NOTES: not the most complex drink idea, but surprisingly refreshing, and I don’t generally like gin. […]

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