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And while we could easily write about the slew of easy-to-make classic drinks featuring whiskey, rum, tequila, and vodka, today is gins time to shine. This includes the Gin & Tonic, Negroni, Gimlet, and more. If you only learn how to make one gin cocktail perfectly, make it a Gin & Tonic.
Cafe Martini Give the trendy Espresso Martini more dimension and kick by swapping the vodka for a reposado tequila. Honeyed Coffee Gin & Tonic Cold-brew and honey boost the classic G&T. Espresso Bar Clacson’s Espresso Martini A minty-fresh take on the classic.
Sip on the Bombay Rose, a delicate mix of gin, lychee, and rose water thats as elegant as a bouquet of flowers. And for the chocolate lovers, Lovers Lane delivers pure decadence with vodka, chocolate liqueur, and fresh raspberries because whats Valentines Day without a little indulgence? Tequila The Dove Ingredients 2 oz.
The company is (thank God) not making whiskey or tequila but rather flavored white spirits, including vodka and gin. Origen Holistic Spirits Specialty Vodka – That’s the formal name, but it doesn’t really say “Specialty Vodka” on the label. We got them both and put them to the test.
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Gin , Liqueur Royal Pimm’s Cup by Beverage Director Marshall Minaya - Valerie Ingredients 1 oz. Mint washed Hendrick’s Gin 1 oz. Gin , Vodka Limelight Fizz by Zach Newsom, Food & Beverage Manager at Limelight Aspen Ingredients 2 oz. Belvedere Vodka or Ford’s Gin ¾ oz. Epazote Infused Boatyard Gin 1 oz.
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. Then, four ounces of ice-cold gin is poured directly into the glass, making the drink essentially straight gin.
Espanita Double Barrel Añejo Tequila Rich, elegantly executed, and decadently delicious double-barrel aged Añejo tequila that charms with tantalizing, aromatic Bourbon notes while expressing its grassy, fruit-driven Agave foundation. NOLET’S Silver Gin Time to raise your spirits!
Absolut Vodka Absolut is Swedish vodka brand appreciated for its purity and versatility, making it a great choice for a wide range of cocktails; everything from a Moscow Mule to a Martini. A bartender’s canvas for vibrant Margaritas, Tequila Sunrise, or other unexpected twists.
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Normindia Gin ½ oz. Excelia Tequila ½ oz. Nouaison Gin ½ oz. Gabriel Boudier London Dry Gin Club Soda Seaweed to garnish Preparation: Combine ingredients in rocks glass with ice. Gabriel Boudier London Dry Gin Club Soda Seaweed to garnish Preparation: Combine ingredients in rocks glass with ice. lime juice 1 oz.
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Day 1: A Partridge in a Pear Tree Gin , Liqueur A Partridge in a Pear Tree Ingredients 2 oz - Gin 1 oz - Pear Nectar.5oz It melds the sweet allure of vanilla vodka with the nutty complexity of amaretto, all elevated by the rich custardy texture and festive spices of eggnog. 5oz - Elderflower Liqueur.5oz Garnish and enjoy.
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One of the only bars where I regularly order a vodka cocktail (the Local Stranger, with vodka, Averna, ginger, yuzu, and honey), Achilles Heel continues to hit the mark more than a decade later. Bar Americano The raison d’être at Bar Americano is aperitivo hour.
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Black Rock Chiller In this simple batched cocktail, Branca Menta’s minty cooling power matches crisp tequila and earthy gentian liqueur. 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.
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Essential spirits include vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey, each offering a unique flavor profile. The Margarita: A refreshing blend of 2 oz tequila, 1 oz lime juice, and 1 oz triple sec, the Margarita is a crowd-pleaser perfect for warm evenings. This doesn't mean you need a vast collection of obscure liqueurs.
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